MATH 322 SYLLABUS SUMMER
2000
Professor Sachs
COURSE
OVERVIEW: The main goals of this course are described in the
textbook’s preface:
to deepen
your understanding of linear algebra, especially with respect to proofs
and the role of
linear
algebra in mathematics and applications. This builds on the work
done in the prerequisite
courses,
Math 290 and Math 203.
TEXT:
LINEAR ALGEBRA by Friedberg, Insel and Spence
(Prentice Hall).
MEETING:
Monday and Wednesday, 7:20-10:00pm, Krug Hall room 5.
OFFICE
HOUR: Mon. and Wed., 6:30-7:15pm, Sci.&Tech I, rm 203C,
and by appt.
OFFICE
PHONE: 993-1462 (Ms. Morley)
E-MAIL:
rsachs@gmu.edu
WEB
PAGE: math.gmu.edu/~rsachs/math322
GRADING:
Grading will be fair and impartial. It is based on a mixture
of graded homework,
class
participation, exams and a final exam. Points used as the basis of
the grade will be:
Homework
(100 pts.); Class participation (50 pts.); Two exams (200 pts.); Final
exam (150 pts.).
POLICIES:
The GMU Honor code is in effect at all times and students are expected
to be fully
aware
of its requirements. Group work may be part of the course, in which
case group members
will
truthfully report on non-contributing members. Absence from exams
must be for a valid reason
and
requires prior notification except in extreme circumstances. DO NOT
ARRANGE TO
LEAVE
BEFORE THE FINAL AND EXPECT TO TAKE IT EARLY.
IMPORTANT DATES: Last day to drop – no tuition liability – June
6
Last
day to drop without dean’s signature – June 13
EXAM
DATES
Exam
1 – Tentative – Monday, June 16
Exam
2 – Tentative – Wednesday, July 5
Final
Exam – Monday, July 24, 7:30-10:15pm.