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Syllabus Math 2160 Summer 2011 MTWRF 10:20-12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Joshua K. Lambert Email: [email protected] Webpage: math.armstrong.edu/faculty/lambert Office: University Hall 290 Office Hours: By appointment

Course Description: Standard course for an introduction to linear algebra. Topics include linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues, and orthogonality. Textbook: The text is Linear Algebra and Its Applications by David C. Lay. Homework: Mathematics is one place where the saying “practice makes perfect” can be applied. That is why it is imperative that you do as many homework problems as possible. This is the only way one will learn, so if you have problems with the homework see me immediately. Homework assignments will be given on the online program WebWork. Late homework will not be accepted. Quizzes: You will have quizzes periodically throughout the semester. I strongly encourage you to use these quizzes to prepare you for upcoming exams. There will be no makeup quizzes. CAS: While learning the material for this course, the assistance of a Computer Algebra System (CAS) can help in a basic understanding. Although many forms of computer algebra systems are in existence (Maple, Mathematica, Sage, etc.), Mathematica will be the CAS used for instruction. For further information about Mathematica, please go to http://www.math.armstrong.edu/resources and click on Mathematica. Since AASU has a Mathematica license, students can obtain a student copy of Mathematica. You are strongly encouraged to download Mathematica as soon as possible. Exams: There will be a midterm and final exam. The midterm exam will take place during class on Wednesday, July 13. Makeup midterm exams will be given only in extreme circumstances, and must be completed within one week of the actual exam date. The final exam will take place on Friday, July 29. There will be no makeup final exam. Grades: Here is a breakdown of the homework, quizzes, exams, and final:

Homework and Quizzes 50% Midterm 20% Final 30%

If you get the following scores (out of 100) you will receive:

90-100 A 80-89.99 B 70-79.99 C 60-69.99 D

Special Needs: Any students with disabilities or other special needs, who need special accommodations in the course, are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible. Academic Honesty: All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with the University’s Honor Code and Code of Conduct (see catalog p. 350). Any student caught cheating will receive an F in the course and may be subject to further disciplinary actions.