Math
2700 (Linear Algebra & Vector Geometry)
Fall 2012, UNT
Lecture: LANG 317, TR 11:00-12:20pm
Instructor: Professor
Olav Richter
Course Description: In Math 2700, we will
cover linear
equations in linear
algebra, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues
and eigenvectors, and orthogonality.
Prerequisites for Math 2700:
Math 1720.
Textbook:
Homework: Here
is a
complete list of homework for this course. I will announce homework
assignments
in class. The assignments are usually
due on Tuesdays at the
beginning of
each class period. Late homework will NOT
be accepted for any
reason.
Your
lowest homework score will be
dropped.
Need
extra help? You may want to
check out the UNT Math Lab
(in GAB 440) to get extra
help with the homework. Hours (Sep 4-Dec 6): Mo-Th
7am-8pm; Fr 7am-4pm; Sa 12pm-4pm (closed
Sundays and
Holidays). Furthermore, the Linear
Algebra Toolkit
is a useful website. It can solve many linear algebra problems and show
you
step-by-step how to solve them.
Exams & Grading
Policy: Your final grade
will be
based on homework
(your lowest homework score will be dropped), two midterms,
and a
comprehensive
final. The midterms will be on Oct
4th and
on Nov 8th.
The final exam will be on Dec 11th.
Please make sure that
you are
available at those dates, since there
will be NO make up exams!
The grade is comprised of
You are
encouraged to study
together and help each other throughout the semester. If everyone does
well,
everyone will receive a good grade.
Expectations: A fair amount of work is
involved in
learning linear
algebra. You are expected to come to lecture on time. Plan ahead so you
are not
late. You should come to every lecture, and come prepared. It is your
responsibility to obtain notes from another student if you miss class.
You are
expected to read the assigned sections and work on the homework
problems
immediately after they are assigned. You should be prepared to ask
questions,
take notes, and look alive in class. Please bring your text book to
class and
leave the cell phone at home. Repeat: NO CELL PHONES OR PAGERS!!! In
addition
to attending lecture, you should spend at least 6 hours per week on my
course.
Extra Credit: Do NOT expect to be able
to do some extra
work to help
your grade either before or after the final exam. There will be NO
extra credit
other than perhaps an extra problem on an exam.
Disabilities: It is the responsibility
of students with
certified
disabilities to provide the instructor with appropriate documentation
from the
Dean of Students Office.
Cheating: No cheating will be
tolerated. Anyone
caught cheating will receive an F
in the course. Furthermore, a letter will be sent to the appropriate
dean.
Lecture schedule: The following Tentative
Lecture Schedule
gives
you an idea what material
I intend
to cover in
this class, but note that the schedule might
change often. You
are
responsible for all announcements/assignments made in class!
Tentative Lecture Schedule
Th Aug 30 1.1 |
Tu Sep 4 1.2 |
Th Sep 6 1.3+1.4 |
Tu Sep 11 1.4+HW |
Th Sep 13 1.5 |
Tu Sep 18 1.7+HW |
Th Sep 20 1.8 |
Tu Sep 25 2.1+HW |
Th Sep 27 2.2 |
Tu Oct 2 Review |
Th Oct 4 Midterm |
Tu Oct 9 2.3+3.1 |
Th Oct 11 3.2 |
Tu Oct 16 3.3+HW |
Th
Oct 18 |
Tu Oct
23 |
Th Oct 25 4.3 |
Tu Oct 30 4.5+HW |
Th Nov
1 |
Tu Nov 6 Review |
Th Nov 8 Midterm |
Tu Nov 13 |
Th Nov 15 5.2 |
Tu Nov
20 |
Tu Nov 27 6.1+HW |
Th Nov 29 6.2 |
Tu Dec
4 |
Th Dec 6 Review |
|
|
Tu Dec 11 FINAL |