Transcription of Math 240: Linear Algebra, Spring 2017
1 math 240: Linear algebra , Spring 2017 Instructor:Brian Tower 2840 Office Hours:Monday 12:15-1:15 PM, Tuesday 10:30-11:30 AM, and by Times:Section 1: TuTh 12:00 - 1:15 PM and Section 2: TuTh 1:30 - 2:45 PMClass Location:Both sections are in Ojai Hall 1964 Prerequisites: math 151 with a grade of C or better, or : Linear algebra , 3rd Editionby : Website: may be also directly accessed through CI Description from the Course Catalog:Topics include matrices, linearsystems of equations, determinants, vectors in 2 and 3 dimensions, eigenvalues, the vectorspaceRn, Linear transformations, introduction to general vector spaces, and : Grades will be determined as follows:Attendance (10%), Homework (15%), Two Exams (20% each), Final Exam (35%).Attendance:Since we meet only twice a week, attendance is essential.
2 After 3 absences,you will loseonepercentage point from your attendance grade for each subsequent :We will be using Webwork for the routine exercises, but I will also assignwritten homework weekly (check the course webpage) to be turned in on every Tuesday(unless otherwise stated).The latest you can turn in any assignment is two days after theofficial due date, no exceptions!Make sure that your presentations are well-organised. Ifyou use more than one sheet of paper, please write your name at the top of each sheet, andbe sure to staple them all together. This will make my job to grade them much :The two exams will be given around the6thand12thweeks of lecture. Accordingto the course schedule, the final exam will take place on Tuesday 16 May at 10:30 AMforSection 1, and Tuesday 16 May at 1:00 PMfor Section 2.
3 Unless you have a genuinedoctor s note, you have to take the exams when they are 399:Please sign up for math 399 Section 3 (MW 3:00-4:15 PM) or 8 (TuTh3:00-4:15 PM) for math Further instructions will be given in the Help:In addition to myself and your fellow classmates, please check out theLearning Resource Center (in the Broome Library). Besides that, there is also free tutoringfor all introductory math and science courses in the STEM Center (in El Dorado Hall).Learning Outcomes:Through this course, students will be able to Solve general Linear systems of equations. Compute determinants. Analyze invertibility of matrices and compute inverses. Use vector techniques in geometric problems. Compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors and use them in a variety of problems. Use Linear transformations in 2 or 3 dimensions.
4 Discuss the general concept of vector spaces, Linear independence and spanning sets. Apply Linear algebra to a variety of mathematical and non-mathematical disciplines. Express ideas of Linear algebra in oral and written Honesty:Cheatingwill not be toleratedin this class. For information onthe University s policy, read the University Catalog ( Policies and Regulations ).Disability Statement:Cal State Channel Islands is committed to equal educationalopportunities for qualified students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of theFederal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of mission of Disability Accommodation Services is to assist students with disabilities torealize their academic and personal potential. Students with physical, learning, or otherdisabilities are encouraged to contact the Disability Accommodation Services office at (805)437-8510 for personal assistance and Statement:Information contained within this syllabus, other than thatmandated by the University, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemedappropriate by the instructor.
