Math 35, Spring 2009 - Syllabus
| Instructor: Dr. Kimberly R. Elce | ||
| Office: Brighton Hall 142 | ||
| Email: kelce@csus.edu | ||
| Webpage: http://www.csus.edu/indiv/e/elcek | ||
Office Hours: Monday 2:00-3:00, Wednesday 9:00-9:50 & 2:00-3:00, Friday 9:20-9:50 or by appointment |
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Welcome to Math 35 -- Linear Algebra is a transition course. There are aspects of the course that are very computational, which is the type of mathematics you are familar with up to this point. However, in this course you will also be introduced to the more abstract side of higher mathematics. This combination of computation and abstraction is both the difficulty and beauty of the subject.
| PREREQUISITE | C- or better in Math 30 | |||||||||||||
| TEXT | Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications , Ninth Edition, by Bernard Kolman and David R. Hill | |||||||||||||
| TOPICS | Chapters 1-7 | |||||||||||||
| HOMEWORK |
When assigned, homework will be due at the beginning of class. Only the problems that are listed as "hand-in" problems will be collected and graded. However, for you to be successful and to be able to participate fully in class you will need to complete all problems by the due date. Homework is assigned to give you an opportunity to practice the material you are learning, so it is your responsibility to come see me if you are unsure whether or not you are doing the problems correctly.
The correct answer with incorrect or insufficient supporting work will receive no credit. The write up of each and every problem should be clear, logical and complete. Be sure to comply with the homework guidelines. Late homework will not be accepted. However, I will drop your three lowest homework scores. |
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| QUIZZES | At the end of class every Monday you will be given a quiz on the topics from the previous week. Problems will be chosen from the homework exercises that were not collected. Make up quizzes will not be given, but I will drop your three lowest quiz scores | |||||||||||||
| EXAMS | There will be three midterm exams and a cumulative final. Make up exams will not be given. The tentative dates for these are: |
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| Exam 1 | Friday, February 27 | |||||||||||||
| Exam 2 | Friday, March 27 | |||||||||||||
| Exam 3 | Friday, May 1 | |||||||||||||
| Final Exam | Monday, May 18, 10:15-12:15 | |||||||||||||
| GRADING |
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- Use standard size paper (8 1/2 in x 11 in) -- No ragged edges.
- SHOW ALL WORK.
- If your writing shows through the paper, only write on one side of the paper.
- Staple your homework in the upper left corner.
- Don't let your work spill over into the left hand margin -- I will often use the margin for scoring.
- Don't cramp your work. Leave at least one line between questions so that it is easier for me to see each problem.
- NEATNESS COUNTS! If it's too sloppy to read, it won't be graded.
