Gilbert Strang, Introduction to Linear Algebra, 4th Edition
We will cover Chapters 1--4, as well as selected topics from Chapters 5--8.
Lecture time and place:
Lec 001 (MWF 12:20-1:10 PM): 224 Mallot Hall
Lec 002 (MWF 1:25-2:15 PM): 253 Mallot Hall
Homework:
Homework will be assigned once a week, and will be due at the
beginning of class each Friday. Late homework will not be
accepted. There will be short quizzes in class. Problems
will be chosen from the turned in homework.
I strongly encourage you to work extra problems from the book on your own.
Collaboration:
On the homework sets, collaboration is both allowed and
encouraged. However, you must write up yourself and understand your
own homework solutions. You should give credit to any outside sources or collaborations.
Exams:
There will be 2 in-class midterm exams during the semester plus a cumulative final exam at the end of the course. The (tentative) dates are:
Midterm 1: Monday, October 7 (in class)
Midterm 2: Friday, November 15 (in class)
Final Exam: Friday, December 13, 9:00 -- 11:30 AM (location)
The use of calculators or notes is not permitted during the exams.
Grading:
The two midterm exams, final exam, and homework will each make up 25%
of your class grade. If it helps your grade, I will drop one exam, and
give 37.5% weight to the other two exams.