Math 15A - Section 2

Applied Linear Algebra
Fall 2010

Instructor:

Luke Cherveny

Lectures:

MW 3:40-5:00 in Goldsmith 317

Office:

Goldsmith 303

Office Hours:

W 12:15-1:30 and R 12:30-1:45 or by appointment

TA Office Hours:

Tynan Kelly: T 4:30-5:30 in Goldsmith 106

Shaunak Deo: F 11:00-12:00 in Goldsmith 306

Email:   

cherveny@brandeis.edu

Textbook:

O. Bretscher, Linear Algebra With Applications, 4^th Ed.

Grading:   

Final grade is determined by the following scheme:

• Final Exam 30%
• First Midterm 20%
• Second Midterm 20%
• Homework: 15%
• Quizzes 15%

In order to pass this course, you must take the final exam!

Exams:

First Midterm	Monday, October 4, 3:40-5:00pm, Location: Goldsmith 317
Second Midterm	Monday, November 8, 3:40-5:00pm, Location: Goldsmith 317
Final Exam	Thursday, December 9, 6:00-9:00pm, Location: Goldsmith 317

No make-ups are allowed for the midterms or for the final examination. Bring a photo ID card to every midterm and to the final. No calculators, books, or notes will be permitted on the midterm or the final.

Homework:

Homework is due at the beginning of lecture. Label each homework clearly with your name and class (Math 15A sec. 2), and staple the pages together. Enumerate your problems and box or circle your answers.

Late homework will not be accepted. The lowest two homework grades will be dropped.

Quizzes:

There will be four short (15-20 minute) quizzes. There are no make-up quizzes, although the lowest score will be dropped. The quizzes are tentatively scheduled for Sept. 13th, Sept. 22nd, Oct. 27th, and Dec. 1st.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE SYLLABUS