Time: Tuesday , Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM      

Classroom:  PKH 309 

Instructor:  Prof. Shipman, PKH 437 

Office Hours  : Tues., Wed. 4:15–5:15 PM, Thur. 10-10:45 AM and by appt.   

Phone:  (817) 272-2606   

E-mail:  bshipman@uta.edu  

Text :   Linear Algebra with Applications, 4th edition  

          Otto Bretscher, ISBN: 0-13-600926-3

Prerequistite: Math 1426 (Calculus I)

After completing Math 3330, students should be able to think critically to solve systems of linear equations and interpret the results geometrically, give the geometric meaning of linear transformations and express them in different coordinate systems, calculate and describe geometrically the kernel, range, determinant, eigenvectors, and eigenvalues of a linear map, and solve problems involving orthogonal projection and orthonormal bases.  Students should also be able to synthesize and apply these concepts in solving practical problems.

  Weekly Schedule

  Linear Equations – Chapter 1 

  Linear Transformations – Chapter 2 

  Subspaces, Bases, and Coordinate Systems - Chapter 3 

  Introduction to Linear Spaces – Section 4.1 

  Orthogonality – Sections 5.1 – 5.3 

  The Determinant – Chapter 6 

Questions for next class
Previous questions
After each class, I will post five true/false or multiple choice questions to help you practice your comprehension of the material. Think about these questions and come prepared to discuss your answers at the beginning of the next class!

Homework
With each section, you will be given a set of homework problems. Some will be worked on in class, others during office hours when you come by with questions, and the rest on your own or with classmates outside of class. The homework will not be collected; it is given to help you learn the material and prepare for the three tests and the final exam.   The tests will be designed to determine whether you have mastered the ideas in the homework. A missed test or final exam cannot be made up. One lowest test score will be dropped.

Each week your instructor will hold office hours where you may find help on the assigned problems and discuss your work with other students. Come to office hours often, discuss your work with your peers and keep a neatly-written folder of your solutions to all the problems so that you will be well-prepared for the exams.

Your work on the tests and the final exam will be graded on correctness, completeness, and clarity.     

      Two Best (out of three) Test Scores:              60% (30% each)   

     Final Exam:                                                    40% 

A cumulative score of 90% or above guarantees an A, 80% or above, at least a B, 

70% or above, at least a C, and 60% or above, at least a D.

Drop Policy:
The last day to drop the course is Friday, April 2. Please refer to the University drop policy for details on withdrawing from a class. I will give a grade of W to anyone who withdraws by the drop date.

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The instructor will provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. It is the student’s responsibility to informing the instructor of his or her need for accommodation by providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels.  Information regarding specific diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining academic accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability.   Also, you may visit the Office for Students with Disabilities in room 102 of University Hall or call them at (817) 272-3364.

Academic Integrity:
It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.

"Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." (Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Series 50101, Section 2.2)

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