MA+318


 * MA318: Linear Algebra ****Course Syllabus, 2015 Term III ****Central Methodist University **

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 * Meeting Times: ** Monday & Wednesday 7:30–9:00pm
 * Instructor: ** Kevin Gillespie
 * Email address: **gillespie.kp@gmail.com
 * Website: **__http://kpgillespie.wikispaces.com/MA318 __
 * Phone: 636-208-3759 **
 * Required Textbook: **

Course Schedule (UPDATED 1/14/15)

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 * Central Methodist University Mission: **

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 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Non-Discrimination Policy: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">This is a 3 hour course on matrix theory and linear algebra. Emphasis is given to topics that will be useful in other disciplines, including systems of equations, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues, similarity, and positive definite matrices.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Course Description: **

This course will: 1. Present basic concepts of matrices and matrix algebra 2. Present methods of solving systems of linear equations 3. Present basic concepts of vector spaces 4. Present concepts of linear transformations 5. Present the concept of and methods of computing determinants 6. Present methods of computing and using eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Student Learning Outcomes: Students in this course will: 1. Demonstrate ability to manipulate matrices and to do matrix algebra. 2. Demonstrate ability to solve systems of linear equations. 3. Demonstrate ability to work within vector spaces and to distill vector space properties. 4. Demonstrate ability to manipulate linear transformations and to distill mapping properties 5. Demonstrate ability to manipulate and compute determinants. 6. Demonstrate ability to compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Objectives: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">MA318 meets the competency requirements for Foundations in Mathematical Literacy [I.5-6]
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Common Core Competencies: **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">This course will move very rapidly. For every hour spent in class, you are expected to spend an hour or so outside of class reading the book, doing homework problems, and studying the material. If you fall behind, it will be very difficult to catch up. You are responsible for all material in assigned chapters and all material covered in lecture, even if you are absent. See the <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; text-decoration: none;">homework page
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Pace of Course: **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Regular attendance is necessary for this class. Late arrival or early departure from class may be counted as an absence. In the event of an absence, you are responsible for all of the material covered in class that day and any schedule changes or class announcements. Please refer to the attendance policies listed on pages 34 and 35 of the CLAS catalog for additional information.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Attendance: **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">All work that you complete for a grade in this course should be your own. Anyone caught cheating on a test or assignment will receive a grade of “0” on that assignment. Further consequences of cheating are possible and are stated in the CLAS catalog on pages 41 and 42. Any conduct that disrupts the class or hinders the learning process will not be tolerated. Please turn off cell phones during class.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Academic Dishonesty and Classroom Conduct: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">There will be four unit tests, four take-home quizzes and daily homework. The unit tests will be closed book and closed notes, but I will supply some key information to you. You will be allowed to use your calculator on all tests and quizzes.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Grading Policies: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">4 tests (100 points each) .............................400 points <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">4 quizzes (~25 points each) ........................100 points <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">10 homework (~10 points each) ..................100 points <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Total Points Possible ...................................600 points

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Your course grade will be based on your end-of-semester point total and the following scale: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">A = 540 - 600 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">B = 480 - 539 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">C = 420 - 479 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">D = 360 - 419 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">F = below 360

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">NOTE: Make-ups for missed tests will be granted only in cases of medical or job-related emergencies that are documented by the physician or employer. Homework assignments are due at the start of the next class. Late homework will be penalized. Daily quizzes cannot be made up.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Homework problems from the textbook for each section covered in class will be assigned, collected and graded. The problems on the exams will closely resemble the homework problems. Some exam and/or quiz problems will be actual homework problems. As a result, there is a very strong correlation between completing the homework and passing the class. Make an effort to work all of the homework problems and get help when needed.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Homework: **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">This syllabus is subject to change, without notice, at the digression of the instructor **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">.