Math 343-7 Fall 2002

Elementary Linear Algebra

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(Sept 9)

Reminder: There will be class on Wednesday.

I am having problem uploading the Chapter 1 file to Blackboard. You can get it from the Wiley site.

Classroom Hours:
MWF 12-12:50pm
Classroom Location:
136 TMCB

Instructor:
Sum Chow (http://www.math.byu.edu/~schow)
Email/ Phone
schow@math.byu.edu (801) 422-9088

Class Web Page:
http://www.math.byu.edu/~schow/math343.html
Office Hours:
MWF 9:00--10:00 am and by appointment.

Textbook:

Elementary Linear Algebra, Howard Anton and Chris Rorres, 8th ed., John Wiley, NY, 2000.

Pre-requisite:

Pre-requisite: Math 112 or Math 119. Computer literacy is helpful. Please note that proficiency in basic calculus skill such as integration by parts and by partial fraction and basic linear algebra skill such as evaluation of determinants is an important factor in the successful completion of the course.

Course Objective:

To familiarize the students with the fundamental concepts and techniques in linear algebra. To provide proofs of important results to enable students to gain a deeper understanding of essential ideas in linear algebra and an opportunity to develop analytical, logical, critical and rigorous thinking.

Syllabus:

From Catalog: Linear systems, matrices, vectors and vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, inner product spaces, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.

In this course we will be covering most of Chapters 1 through 8, section 9.2 and selected topics from chapter 11 in the textbook. Some related topics and mathematical software tools will also be discussed.

Fall 2002 Syllabus

Homework:

Homework will be collected weekly, usually on Monday. Homework handed in more than one week late will not be graded. Occasionally, students will be asked to present homework solutions in class.

Reminder: assigned homework is representative of the minimal set of problems that you should attempt. In general you should also work on as many unassigned problems as possible.

Collaborative discussion is encouraged when completing homework and project assignments. However, plagiarism is not acceptable (see Honor Code.)

Homework list may be found in Fall 2002 Syllabus .

Quizzes and Projects:

Quizzes or projects will be given weekly (usually on Wednesday.) Quizzes are based on uncollected homework problems and projects are based on textbook technology exercises that require extensive computation.

Projects assigned are usually due in two days (i.e., projects will be collected on Friday during class.)

Tests:

Three tests are currently scheduled. The tests will be given at the testing center. There is no time limit for the tests but students are advised not to spend more than TWO hours on each test. Books and notes are not allowed but you may bring a single page note to each test. Made up tests may not be arranged except in case of emergency or absence due to official university business. If you want to attend special events, e.g., your sister's wedding or your nephew's baptism, you may arrange to take the test up to a week prior to but not after the set test date.

Final:

Section 7: Wednesday, December 18, 2002, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The final will be comprehensive. Location: 136 TMCB.

Course Grade:

Course grade will be calculated from the following distribution

Homework	20 %
Quizzes/Projects	20 %
Test (3)	30 %
Final	30 %

Total score (max 100) 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 <60

Course Grade A-,A B-,B,B+ C-,C,C+ D-,D,D+ E

Please keep track of your homework, quizzes, and examination scores so that you will be able to determine your grade during the course. Grades will not be posted at the end of the semester.

Grades will NOT be curved. If I make any mistake in test or final problems, appropriate adjustment will be made.

Resources

Supplements listed in Wiley Higher Education Website, including

	Student Solutions Manual.
	The Linear Algebra Applications Software listed in the textbook seems no longer available.

Professor Gil Strang's 1999 MIT Linear Algebra class videos

Miscellaneous

Preventing Sexual Harassment

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any participant in an education program or activity that receives federal funds. The act is intended to eliminate sex discrimination in education. Title IX covers discrimination in programs, admissions, activities, and student-to-student sexual harassment. BYU's policy against sexual harassment extends not only to employees of the university but to students as well. If you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender based discrimination, please talk to your professor; contact the campus Equal Employment Office at 378-5895 or 367-5689 (24-hours); or contact the Honor Code Office at 378-2847.

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have any disability, which may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, please contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office at 378-2767. Please also inform the instructor about your situation during the first week of class. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the students and the instructor in consultation by the SSD Office. If you need assistance or if you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, you may seek resolution through established grievance policy and procedures. You should contact the Equal Employment Office at 378-5895, D-282 ASB.

Dress and Grooming Standards

The dress and grooming of both men and women should always be modest, neat, and clean, consistent with the dignity adherent to representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and any of its institutions of higher learning. Modesty and cleanliness are important values that reflect personal dignity and integrity, through which students, staff, and faculty of BYU represent the principles and standards of the Church.

Honor Code

As a reminder, students are expect to adhere to the Honor Code. In particular, academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.