Math
2700 (Linear Algebra & Vector Geometry)
Spring 2010, UNT
Lecture: LANG 113, 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 Thursdays at the
beginning
of each class period. Late homework will NOT be accepted for
any reason.
Your two lowest homework scores 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 (Jan 25-May 8): Mo-Th 7am-9pm; Fr
7am-4pm; Sa 12pm-5pm (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 two
lowest homework scores will be dropped), two midterms, and a
comprehensive
final. The midterms will be on March 9th and on April 20th. The final
exam will
be on May 13th. 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
|
Tu Jan 19 1.1 |
Th Jan 21 1.2 |
Tu Jan 26 1.3 |
Th Jan 28 1.4+HW |
Tu Feb 2 1.5 |
Th Feb 4 1.7+HW |
Tu Feb 9 1.8 |
Th Feb 11 2.1+HW |
|
Tu Feb 16 2.2 |
Th Feb 18 2.3+HW |
Tu Feb 23 3.1 |
Th Feb 25 3.2+HW |
Tu Mar 2 3.2+3.3 |
Th Mar 4 Review |
Tu
Mar 9 Midterm |
Th Mar 11 Discussion |
|
Tu Mar 23 4.1+4.2 |
Th Mar 25 4.2+4.3 |
Tu Mar 30 4.3+4.5 |
Th Apr 1 4.6+HW |
Tu Apr 6 5.1 |
Th Apr 8 5.2+HW |
Tu Apr 13 5.3 |
Th Apr 15 Review |
|
Tu Apr 20 Midterm |
Th Apr 22 6.1 |
Tu Apr 27 6.2 |
Th Apr 29 6.3+HW |
Tu May 4 Review |
Th May 6 Review+HW |
|
Th May 13 FINAL |