| Outline of Content (tentative)
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Sections |
| Linear Transformations |
4.1-4.3 |
| Orthogonality |
5.1-5.6 |
| Eigenvalues |
6.1, 6.3-6.5, 6.7 |
Administrative Drop Policy: During the first two weeks of the semester the Department of Mathematics and Statistics checks the computer records to determine whether or not each student has met the prerequisites for the course. If you do not have the prerequisites, please so inform your instructor and change to another course right away. If our computer search finds that you do not have the prerequisite, you must drop this course or you will be dropped automatically. If you do not attend the class during the first two weeks you will be administratively dropped.
Attendance policy: A student is considered present only if he/she has arrived on time and remains until the class is dismissed. Coming to class late or leaving early is disruptive and thus discouraged. The instructor may drop a student from the roll for exceeding four class absences. Students are responsible for all material covered in the book and in class. Those who have excellent attendance but are on a grade borderline will get extra consideration at the end of the class.
Examinations: Two midterm tests, on Feb 23 Apr 11, and will be given this semester, the dates of each of these tests will be announced about one week in advance. There will also be a final exam, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 2 at 13:30-16:00. There will be no make-up exams except in an extreme verifiable emergency. Absence from the final exam will result in a grade of F for the course unless arrangements are made prior to its administration.
Grading: Grades will be determined on the basis of the tests, quizzes and home taken projects. The final grade will be awarded as follows.
97%-100% of the maximum = A+
90%-96% = A
87%-89% = B+
80%-86% = B
77%-79% = C+
70%-76% = C
60%-69% = D
0%-59% = F
I will then go over each person's work
individually and modify the tentative grades
slightly, taking into account factors that are
hard to quantify such as improvement, an outstanding
final exam, etc. There is no preordained median
for this course. It could be higher or lower in any
given year, depending on how the class does. However,
I would not hesitate to give 90% of the class an A
if they earned it.
For the Math 6435 students -- additional
problems will be assigned and the tests will be modified.
Withdrawal: February, 21 is the last day to withdraw and receive a possible grade of W except for hardship withdrawal. A grade of W will only be assigned to a withdrawing student, if the student is passing at the time of withdrawal.
Procedures: Class meets twice a week. Taking good notes during the class is of significant importance. Homework will be assigned in each class. After the class, read the book, read your notes and do as many of the homework problems as you can prior to the next class. Try to get the remaining problems explained in the next class. You are responsible for all material covered in class, whether or not you attended this class.
Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on the exam. Repeated cheating will result in a grade F for the course.
Homework: Working on the homework assignments is an essential part of the course. It is critical for your success on the exams.
This course syllabus provides a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary. |
