Class
meets: MWF(2:00--2:50pm),MSB-315.
Text:
David C. Lay,
Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 3rd edition; (ISBN# 0-321-28713-4).
Instructor:
Dr. Biao Yin
Office Hour:
Mon. 10:00am-12:00pm, Wed. 3:00-4:00pm,MSB-232.
Email:yin@math.uconn.edu
Syllabus:You may find a copy of our section's syllabus here. It is subject to adjustment. Any updated information should be posted on this web page. However, the most accurate information will be from the lectures.
Softwares and Internet: Students are encouraged to use math softwares such as Matlab and Maple for assistance in this course. Students can get more knowledge about linear algebra online. An essay on some interesting applications of linear algebra is recommended to submit at the end of this semester. Depending on the qualities of the essays, students will get extra credits for their final grades.
Homework and Quizzes: Homework problems will be assigned
at each lecture from the list in the syllabus.
You are responsible for
completing all assigned problems in a timely fashion.
Although homework problems will not be graded, there will be
weekly short quizzes based on the homework problems. The quizzes will
usually be given at the end of the class period. There will be no make-up
for quizzes.
Attendance and Make-up Policy: Class attendance is expected.
Poor attendance will be used to decide borderline grade situations.
Any changes to the syllabus, homework assignment and any announcement
for the midterms and final exam will be made in the lectures.
There will be no make-ups for quizzes.
A make-up midterm will be given only if you have a valid reason
such as serious illness (not a slight cold) or a family emergency,
and provide an acceptable, written excuse (not an email message),
or you will receive a grade of zero.
If possible (particularly if you want to be sure that your excuse
is an acceptable one), contact me before missing an exam.
Updated Announcement and Material: The second quiz will be given next Monday (10/12), Please prepare for it.
Here are solutions to quiz 1.
Your grade will be determined on the following 500-point basis: