Math 237A-Math for the Phys Sci I SYLLABUSFall 2007
CLASSTime:12:00-12:50 MF
LOCATION: MU 204
LECTURER: Dr. Zhang
OFFICE: A407AdministrationBuilding
EMAIL:
TELEPHONE NO.: 570-208-5900 ext 5739
OFFICE HOURS: MF 9:30-10:30; TTH 1:00-2:00; W 11:00-12:00 or by appointment
TEXT: Linear Algebra by Fraleigh Beauregard (3rd edition)
ClASS PAGE:
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING VERY CAREFULLY:
Catalog Description: Topics include calculus beyond Math 125, an introduction to linear algebra, including:
systems of linear equations, matrices, and determinants; differential equations; and use of multivariable functions. The emphasis is on the applications to physical systems.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 or the approval of the department chairperson. Offered Fall semesters.
Homework(100pts):Homework will be assigned daily and will be collected every two weeks. The assignments and the due day will be posted on the class page. No late homework will be accepted. Homework will not be graded unless it is written in order and labeled appropriately. An answer alone will get 0 points. Make sure to justify every answer. Your lowest homework score will be dropped and the remaining homework will be averaged to get a score out of 100.
Quizzes(100 points):There will be five short quizzes given during the lecture time. Quizzes will last 20 minutes. There are no make up quizzess.A missed quiz will receive the score 0.
Exams (200 points): I will give one midterm (100 points) and a final (100 points). The Midterm is tentatively scheduled on Monday, October 8. The Final will be announced later.If an exam is missed, notify me as soon as possibleon the day of the exam. Any student failing to follow this procedure on a test day will not be given a makeup test. A missed exam will receive the score 0.
Attendance:Ordinarily students will not miss any classes. If for some reason a student must miss a class, that student will contact the instructor prior to the absence. There will be 20% of the course grade come from the class participation or attendance.
Miscellaneous:Remember to shut down your cell phone before entering the classroom.
Students are expected to do all of the homework. If you don’t have time to do the homework, you don’t have time to take the course.
You can discuss your homework in group or with a tutor. But you must finalize it alone. If there is evidence that you have copied it from others, this may negatively affect your grade.
Quickly read the section of the text to be covered before coming to class each day in order to have an idea of the material to be covered in class. After class, read (if possible rewrite) your class notes. Then read the text material thoroughly before attempting the assigned exercises. Read the text material to be covered on each exam again when you begin studying for the exam. Read it one more time before the final exam.
Outline (tentative): Topics will be covered:
Chapter 1: 1 - 6
Chapter 2: 1 – 3
Chapter 3: 1 – 4
Chapter 4: 2, 3
Chapter 5: 1, 2
Tips for Success: * Come to class! It is amazing how much you can learn by being attentive in class. * Collaborative learning is encouraged but remember only YOU will be taking the quizzes and exams... *Like all mathematics, linear algebra is not a spectator sport; you will learn only by doing! You will find that a consistent effort will be rewarded. * Be organized. Have a notebook or binder for Linear Algebra alone to keep your class notes, homework, quizzes and exams in order. * No question you have should be left unanswered. Ask your questions in class, discussion session or take advantage of office hours.
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