Section 0101 MTH B0421 M-F 11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. June 1-July 24.
Instructor: Dr. Peter Wolfe
This course will present the main concepts and terminology of linear algebra that play an essential role in mathematics and in many technical areas of modern society, such as computer science, engineering, physics, environmental science, economics, statistics, business management, and social sciences.
Texts:
Lay, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 3rd ed., Addison-Wesley,
2003, ISBN 0-201-70970-8, (Required)
Lay, Study Guide, 3rd ed. (for Linear Algebra
and Its Applications), ISBN 0-201-77013-X, (Recommended)
Exams and Quizzes : There will be three hour exams; on June 16 , June 30 and July 17 and a Final Exam on July 24 In addition there will be 11 ten minute quizzes. (the dates are noted on the syllabus.) Make-ups for hour exams will be given only upon presentation of an acceptable excuse. No make-ups for quizzes will be given. > Computer Work: We will be using the software system MATLAB .
MATLAB Assignments
Introduction to MATLAB: Here is a short introduction to
MATLAB that can be downloaded in either pdf or postscript format
Click here for
postscript . Click here for pdf
Homework: There is a homework assignment for each day (given on the syllabus). The first 15 minutes of each class is set aside for the discussion of homework. Students will be responsible for all assigned problems. There also will be five MATLAB asignments to be handed in.
Grading: The three lowest quiz grades will be dropped and the rest will count as one hour exam. The final will count as 1.5 hour exams. The MATLAB assignments will count as .5 hour exam. Therefore the final grade will be based on 600 points. Grading is on the scale 90-100 = A, 80-89=B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, < 60 = F. However, grades may be adjusted upwards on the basis of (a) improvement over the semester, or (b) an exceptionally good final examination.
Academic Integrity: The University of Maryland, College Park has a nationally recognized Code of Academic Integrity, administered by the Student Honor Council.This Code sets standards for academic integrity at Maryland for all undergraduate and graduate students. As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this course. It is very important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication,facilitation, and plagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the Student Honor Council, please go to Honor Code Info.