MAS
3105-Linear Algebra (51343) Summer A 2010 MTWR
12:30-13:45 – GL 132
Instructor: Tedi Draghici
Office: DM
426 Phone: (305) 348‑2028 E-mail: draghici@fiu.edu
Office
Hours:
MTWR 11:00-12:15
Web: http://www.fiu.edu/~draghici
Textbook:
Linear Algebra with applications, 7th Edition, by Steven J. Leon. (Prentice
Hall, ISBN
0-13-185785-1) – We’ll cover most
of Chapters 1-6.
Other sources (optional): Understanding
Linear Algebra using MATLAB, By Kleinfeld. This book may be bundled
with the main text at the FIU bookstore, but this may not always work
out, and it is not required. Other supplementary materials such as the Student
Study Guide can be helpful. Also, see Leon's web site.
Note: You can access the
first chapter of the textbook on www.coursesmart.com
(make a search with "Leon, Steven" in the author category). Note,
however, that you'll get the 8th edition of the book, whereas we'll be
using the 7th edition.
Pre-requisite: MAC 2312 (Calculus
II). If you have written short
proofs in
a previous class (Discrete Math, Geometry, etc) you have a small
advantage. If
you have never multiplied two matrices, or solved a linear system of
equations, try to learn and practice those skills ASAP. Prior
knowledge of
MATLAB is not required, but you will need some basic computer skills
(Windows,
cut-and-paste, editing text files, etc). You'll probably spend a couple
of
hours a week in the FIU computer lab (DM 409A).
Method
of Evaluation: Your final
grade in the course is based on:
1.
Top
4 scores
out of 5 quizzes for a total of 100
points;
2.
Two
MATLAB
mini-projects for a total of 50
points;
3.
One
midterm
exam, Monday, May 24
100 points;
4.
Final Exam – Thursday, June 17 -
comprehensive exam –
150 points.
Grade-scale:
The following percentages
will guarantee the
associated grade:
> 90 :
A
80-85 : B 65-75 :
C < 50 : F
88-90 :
A- 78-80 : B-
55-65 : D
85-88 :
B+ 75-78 : C+
50-55 : D-
Your semester grade
will be
based on your average score - not on improvement, effort, etc.
Incompletes will
not be given, except in special cases such as last-minute medical
emergencies.
NO MAKEUP EXAMS
OR QUIZZES
WILL BE GIVEN. If you have a documented
medical or professional excuse for missing an exam, that percentage of
your
grade may be made up on the final.
Attendance:
Optional,
but I hope you will find it useful to be in class.
Drop
deadline: Wednesday,
May 26. Remember, if stop
attending classes and don't wish to get an F, you must drop by this
date.
Expectations: Suggested homework assignments will be recorded on the website after each class. You have to check the web page often for updates. You are expected to spend approx 20 hours a week outside of class, on homework and reading the corresponding sections of the text. Do NOT fall behind! You will be expected to write fairly simple proofs, with clear sentences and good explanations. I will try to help you learn to do this by giving examples in lectures. You will also need to learn very basic MATLAB (appendix of the book should be enough) to do the two mini-projects.
Tutoring:
available
in GL 120; but be sure to
talk to a tutor who knows and is able to explain Linear Algebra.
The
instructor reserves the right to make any changes
he considers academically advisable. These eventual changes would be
announced
in class and you are responsible to be aware of them.