COURSE:  LINear ALGebra and Its Applications  (MATH 289)
TIME/PLACE: Winter 2012 M  W  F 8 a.m. KRH 347
TEXT: Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 4th ed., by D. C. Lay
INSTRUCTOR: T. M. Thompson KRH 332 ph: 2181
OFFICE HOURS: TBA
BULLETIN COPY:
 Study of matrices and determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigen values and eigen vectors, with applications. Prerequisite: MATH 123 or 181.
OBJECTIVES:
 After finishing this course, the student should be able to solve systems of linear equations efficiently, understand and be proficient in the arithmetic of matrices and determinants including applications to systems of equations and linear transformations, and be able to compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors. In addition, the student should understand the concept of a vector space and its structure.
EXAMINATIONS: 2 one-hour exams: 25 Jan (Wed) 17 Feb (Fri)

1 two-hour final: 12 Mar (10 a.m. Mon)
HOMEWORK (computer):
 Each WeBWorK assignment is worth 10 points. 

HOMEWORK (handwritten):
 Each handwritten assignment is worth 10 points and is due on Monday  unless otherwise stated.
TOPICS &
ASSIGNMENTS
 

SUGGESTIONS
ON WRITING
UP SOLUTIONS
 

Late handwritten homework (MORE THAN ONE CLASS DAY LATE) is deducted at the rate of two points per class day late --- see me about late work due to illness.
Paper should be approximately 8.5 by 11; one or both sides may be used.
Must be neat.
Must be done in pencil to be accepted.
Due at the beginning of the class period.
Papers are to be folded as a book with name and assignment number on the outside as illustrated.
GRADING: Homework: 20% of grade (lowest score is deleted).

Hour Exams: 24% + 24% = 48% of grade.

Final: 32% of grade.


A: 
A-: 
B+:		 92-100% 
90-91 
88-89
B: 
B-: 
C+:		 82-87% 
80-81 
78-79
C: 
C-: 
D+:		 67-77% 
65-66 
63-64
D: 
D-: 
F:		 57-62% 
55-56 
0-54

Appropriate (to me) modification of these percentages may be made in individual cases for progress, unusual circumstances, etc.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES Cell phones, computers, personal organizers, etc.* are NOT to be used by students during class.  Doing so may affect your grade.
DISABILITIES: If you have a physical and/or learning disability and need accommodations, please contact Sue Huett in the Teaching Learning Center, Village Hall, or call 527-2366. This syllabus and course materials are available in alternative format as appropriate to the disability.
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*Contact the instructor for possible exceptions.