Syllabus for Linear Algebra

OFFICE:  Robinson Hall, Mathematics Department  Room  324
                   Phone:        256-4500 ext. 3888
                    e-mail:        hassen@rowan.edu
                    Web site:    http://www.rowan.edu/math/hassen

PREREQUISITE: Calculus II

TEXT:  Anton, H. and Rorres, C.   Elementary  Linear Algebra: Applications Version, 9th ed., John Wiley and Sons

CALCULATOR: A graphing calculator is required for this class and the TI-89 is highly recommended.  For some help on TI 89 click here 

SYLLABUS:   We will cover the following section from the text.

Chapter 1.        Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices

                                All sections will be covered.

Chapter 2.        Determinants

                                 All sections will be covered.

Chapter 3.       Vectors in 2-Space and 3-Space

                                All sections will be covered.

Chapter 4.       Euclidean Vector Spaces

                                All sections will be covered.

Chapter  5.       General Vector Spaces

                                All sections will be covered.
 
Chapter 7.        Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors

                               All sections will be covered.

 Chapter 8.        Linear Transformation and Matrices

                                All sections will be covered.

Chapter 11.       Applications of Linear Algebra
 
                                Sections will be assigned as projects.

GRADING POLICY: Students will be graded based on three tests (90% of the total grade) and three Mathematica assignments (10% of the total grade). The dates for the tests will be announced in class at least a week in advance. The three tests will cover the following sections from the textbook.

Test 1:  (30% of total grades) covers Chapters  1 and 2

Test 2:  (30% of total grades) covers Chapters  3,  4, and  5.

Test 3:  (30% of total grades) covers Chapters  7 and 8.

Numerical grades will be converted to letter grades by the following scale.

A(A-) = 90 to 100, B(-,+)= 80 to 89, C(-,+)= 70 to 79, D(-,+)= 60 to 69, F= 0 to 59

ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend all classes and be on time. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to study the section(s) covered and do the homework. If you are absent the day of a regularly scheduled test, a grade of zero is automatically recorded as your test score. You will be permitted to make up this zero only when you can confirm that you were absent for reasons beyond your control. In such cases, you must phone 256 - 4500 extension 3888 and leave a message for me including your name and phone number, the reason for your absence and the date you anticipate returning. Students who fail to leave the above information will be assigned the grade of zero for that test.

PASS NO CREDIT OPTION: There is no such option for this course. The grades I assign are A, B , C, D, F.

Cheating: Cheating on a test or assignment seriously undermines the integrity of the academic system and will not be tolerated. If I determine that a student has cheated, I will assign the grade of F for this course and send a letter to this effect to his advisor. Even though a student is not cheating, he or she is expected to refrain from actions which could be suspicious. Using common sense on your part should avoid unnecessary embarrassment.

Questions and Answers: The best time to ask questions is during class. Many times students fear that their questions will seem foolish, while in fact, many others also have the same question. I urge you to ask your questions during class. If you have questions that were not answered in class, you may stop by my office during the following office hours.

OFFICE HOURS. By appointment.
 

HOMEWORK:  Click here for the exercises for each sections. Homework problems are due two days after the section is covered.

MATHEMATICA ASSIGNMENT: You can access Mathematica  handout form the Rowan Network Mathematica Notes

Assignment I    (Due the second week of classes)
Assignment II   (Due the third week of classes)
Assignment III  (Due the last week of classes)