| Instructor | Dr. Stefania Tracogna | |
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| Office: | PSA 208 | |
| Phone: | Office: 965-9703, Math. Dept. 965-3951 | |
| Office Hours | 4:00-5:00 daily | |
| E-mail: | tracogna@math.la.asu.edu | |
| web-address: | math.la.asu.edu/~tracogna | |
| Prerequisites or corequisites | MAT272 (Calculus III) or equivalent. | |
| Textbook | Linear Algebra with Applications by Steven J. Leon, Fifth Edition. |
Course description
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The course covers basic linear algebra concepts such as
linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, bases,
linear transformations and similarity, inner product spaces,
eigenvectors, orthogonal bases, diagonalization.
Compared to previous linear algebra courses such as MAT242, this
course has a more rigorous approach that emphasizes more
theoretical aspects including proofs.
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Tests/Quizzes
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200 pts
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Quizzes, Homework | Quizzes are given randomly. No make up. Homework will be collected on a regular basis and selected problems will be graded. Homework problems are listed on the syllabus. Possible changes in the homework will be announced in class and posted on the web page. Because of the fast pace of the class no late homework will be accepted.
| Extra Credit | Extra credit assignments may be given from time to time. Check the MAT342 web page.
2 x 100 pts
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2 one-hour in-class tests | Make-up exams may be given only in case of a documented emergency (provided the instructor is promptly notified).
150 pts
| Final Exam | 550 pts
Cut-offs
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A: 90%, B: 80%, C: 70%, D: 60%.
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Suggestions for study:
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Although the course is maybe conceptually less
difficult than calculus it most certainly requires a lot of work.
The most effective way
to study is in a study group of members from class.
Working on assigned problems and class attendance are essential
to survive .
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Note:
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Graphing calculators are not allowed on quizzes and tests unless
otherwise specified by the instructor.
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| Week | Sections |
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| 7/6-7/10 | Chapter 1: Sections 1,2,3,4. Chapter 2: Sections 1,2,3 July 7, drop-add deadline |
| 7/13-7/17 | Test 1 Chapter 3: Sections 1,2,3,4 July 13: unrestricted withdrawal deadline |
| 7/20-7/24 | Chapter 3: Sections 5,6. Chapter 4: Section 1,2 July 24, restricted withdrawal deadline |
| 7/27-7/31 | Chapter 4: Section 3 Test 2 Chapter 5: Sections 1,2,3,5,6 |
| 8/3-8/7 |
Chapter 6: Sections 1,3,4,5. Final |
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
| Section | Problems | Section | Problems |
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| 1 Ch. 1 | 1(b),3,4,5,6(e),9,11 | 1 Ch. 4 | 1,4,5,7,16,17,23 |
| 2 Ch. 1 | 1,2,3,4,5(b)-(d),6(b),7,8,14 | 2 Ch. 4 | 1,2,3,4,5,9,10,16 |
| 3 Ch.1 | 1,2,4(c),7(b),8(b),10,14,17,28 | 3 Ch. 4 | 2,4,7,11,12,13,15 |
| 4 Ch.1 | 8,9(d),(e),10 | 1 Ch. 5 | 1(a)-(c),3(a)-(c),4,6,7,8,12,13 |
| 1 Ch.2 | 3(d)-(g),4,6,9,11 | 2 Ch. 5 | 1(a)-(c),3,5,6 |
| 2 Ch. 2 | 1,2,3(c)-(f),4,5,6,7,12 | 3 Ch. 5 | 1,2,3,4(b),5,12,13,14,15,17,28 |
| 3 Ch. 2 | 1(b)-(d),2(c),3,14 | 5 Ch. 5 | 1,2,3,13,14 |
| 1 Ch. 3 | 1,4,6,10,11,12,13 | 6 Ch. 5 | 1,2,3,5(a)-(b),7 |
| 2 Ch. 3 | 1,2,3,4(b)-(c),5,10(a)-(b)-(d),11 | 1 Ch. 6 | 1(a)-(c)-(e)-(f)-(g)-(h)-(l),2,4,5,8,11 |
| 3 Ch. 3 | 2,3,4,11,12,16 | 3 Ch. 6 | 1(a)-(d)-(e),2(a)-(d)-(e), 3(a)-(d)-(e),7,8,19 |
| 4 Ch. 3 | 2,3,4,5,9,10 | 4 Ch. 6 | 5(a)-(d)-(e)-(f)-(g) |
| 5 Ch. 3 | 1(b),2(b),3(b),5,6,8 | 5 Ch. 6 | 1,2,3,6 |
| 6 Ch.3 | 1,2(b)-(c),3,4(a)-(c),5(a)-(c),6 |
NOTE: This syllabus is tentative and should not be considered definitive. The instructor reserves the right to modify it (including the dates of the tests) to meet the needs of the class. It is the student responsibility to attend class regularly and to make note of any change.