Math 304-100Linear AlgebraFirst Summer Session 2008The courseThis course, an introduction to linear algebra, is intended primarily for ma-jors in the fields of engineering, computer science, and mathematics edu-cation. Topics to be covered include systems of linear equations, matrices,determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, orthogonality, and eigen-values.Textbook The textbook is Linear Algebra with Applications, seventh edi-tion, by Steven J. Leon, 2006, ISBN 9780131857858. The course coversmost of Chapters 1–5 and the first three sections of Chapter 6.Prerequisite The prerequisite for this course is Math 152 (second-semestercalculus).Venue Section 100 meets 12:00–13:35 in BLOC 163 on Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.Home page The home page for this section of the course is http://www.math.tamu.edu/~harold.boas/courses/304-2008b/.The instructorThe instructor is Dr. Harold P. Boas. The email address is [email protected] the telephone number is 979-845-7269. The instructor holds office hoursin 202 Milner Hall from 10:30 to 11:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, and Friday; and also by appointment.Exams and gradesThere will be a short quiz almost every day. The average of the best ten quizscores will have the same weight as one exam score.There will be examinations in class on June 6 (Friday of the second weekof classes) and on June 27 (Friday of the last week of classes). The registrarhas reserved June 30 for final examinations for the first summer session, butthis class will not have a final examination on that day.The three grades (the two exams and the quiz average) will be averagedto determine the course grade according to the standard scale: you need anaverage of 90% for an A, 80% for a B, 70% for a C, and 60% for a D.May 27, 2008 Page 1 of 2 Dr. BoasMath 304-100Linear AlgebraFirst Summer Session 2008Other informationAmericans with Disabilities ActStatement from the Department of Student LifeThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discriminationstatute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons withdisabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all studentswith disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for rea-sonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disabil-ity requiring an accommodation, please contact the office of Disability Ser-vices in Cain Hall (telephone 979-845-1637, web site http://disability.tamu.edu/).Academic IntegrityStatement from the Aggie Honor System OfficeThe Aggie Honor Code states: “An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, or tol-erate those who do.” Information about the Honor Council Rules and Pro-cedures may be found at the web site http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor/.May 27, 2008 Page 2 of 2 Dr.
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