Introduction to Linear Mathematics – FALL 2006:
67-256-001 TuTh 1:20 - 2:50 N. Halsey 175
Instructor: Dr. Kandasamy Muthuvel
Office: Swart 243
Phone: 424-0301
Email: muthuvel<at>uwosh.edu
Office Hours: MTuWTh F 11:30 - 12:30
MW: 12:40-1:40 (Other times by appointment)
Required Introduction to Linear Algebra (3rd edition) by Gilbert Strang
Materials: TI 86 GRAPHICS PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATOR.
(If you already have a TI 85, TI-83 or TI83 Plus, you do not need to buy a TI-86.)
TI-89 and TI-92 will not be allowed on exams and quizzes.
Software: MATLAB (not required) is an excellent software package for solving problems in
linear algebra. The computer lab has MATLAB on some machines.
Course Most of the topics from first six chapters and first two sections of Chapter 7
Coverage:
Prerequisite: Math 172 with a grade of C or better
Exams: There will be three one-hour exams and a final exam. Final exam will cover
selected topics from Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and sections 7.1, 7.2.
Exam dates will be announced at least one week in advance.
Homework: Homework will be assigned each class. It will be posted on D2L. Students are
expected to come to class with the assignment completed and the next section read. Homework will not be collected.
Quizzes: Every week when there is no exam, there will be a quiz. It is important that you keep up with the homework. Most of the problems on the quizzes are very similar to the homework problems.
Grading: Exam I: 19%, Exam II: 19%, Exam III: 19%,
Quizzes 19%, Class Participation: 3%(This will be discussed in class.),
Final Exam: 21%
[90, 100) A, [87, 90) AB, [79, 87) B, [77, 79) BC, [69, 77) C, [57, 69) D,
Below 57 F
Attendance: Regular attendance is required.
I will be taking attendance daily.
Those having 3 or more unexcused absences will be penalized.
Class attendance and effort will be considered to decide borderline cases.
Remarks: Success in using this book will depend on reading, questioning, thinking hard
about the ideas presented.
Often you will have to read the same section two or three times to understand all of what is being discussed.
If you have any concerns or questions, please see me during my office hours
(scheduled or arranged) right away.
Tutors are available free of charge in S113.
Students are subject to disciplinary action for academic misconduct, which is in UWS14.03, Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Objectives: Linear algebra concepts are useful in many courses, including multivariable
calculus, differential equations, statistics, and economics. The purpose of this
course is to provide an introduction to the concepts and theories from linear
algebra.
Goals: On completion of the course students should be able to:
Communicate problem solutions and techniques of Linear Algebra in clear and
well-organized written form, including the proper use of notation.
Provide convincing arguments to show that your solutions are correct.
Argue your solutions using multiple routes of explanation. More information will
be posted on D2L.