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CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This is a course of linear algebra that is designed to introduce students to the matrix theory and systems of linear equations, elementary vector-space concepts, subspaces, linear independence, bases, linear transformations, matrix representation for linear transformations, change of basis to the orthogonal type and the eigenvalue problem.

The topical outline of course objectives is the following:

PREREQUISITE: Math 182 and CS 117 or CS 135.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of the course, students will be able to

1. Solve system of linear equations, perform matrix operations, find the inverse of a matrix, check for linear independence.
2. Work with vectors in the plane and space, find the dot product and cross product, find lines and planes in space.
3. List the vector space properties for Rⁿ, give examples of subpaces, find bases for subspaces, find its dimension, find orthogonal bases for subspaces, identify linear transformations.
4. Find eigenvalues and eigenvectors, determinants, characteristic polynomial, perform diagonalization of a matrix.
5. Give examples of vector spaces, check for linear independence, find bases and coordinates, dimension, identify linear transformations and find matrix representation for linear transformations.

TEST AND GRADING POLICY: There will be six (50 minutes) quizzes, one (1 hour and 15 minutes) midterm exam, and one (2-hour) final exam. The lowest two quizzes will be dropped. Each quiz is worth 10% and covers recently learned sections in the past two weeks. Each exam is worth 25%, where the midterm exam will test Chapters 1-3, and the remaining chapters/sections will be covered by the final exam.

Grades will be assigned on the basis of total 100 points, distributed as follows:

Final course letter grades will be assigned as follows:

NOTE: Your grade will be based EXCLUSIVELY on the homework, quizzes and examinations.

CLASS POLICIES:

HOMEWORK:

The homework problems that you should work on after each lecture class are given on the assignment list https://sun.faculty.unlv.edu/Teaching/Math330/hw.html. You can access homework assignments through your account of Canvas. You are required to do the homework outside of class. Homework are collected on Monday by uploading your pictured homework through Canvas, and are checked and graded by the TA. During your discussion session on Friday, homework problems will be reviewed by the TA.

 

QUIZZES & EXAMS:

The scheduled quizzes are designed on the biweekly basis, will be given in the discussion class on every other Friday. The midterm exam will be given in the discussion class on Friday too in the 8th week. No textbook, notebook, cell phone or formula sheets are allowed in any test, but scientific (non-programmable and non-graphing) calculators are allowed during the test. You will receive your tests and grades back in the discussion class on the following Friday, additionally, tests will be reviewed by the TA during the discussion class.

 

ATTENDANCE:

You are required to attend lecture and discussion classes regularly. If you miss a class for any reason, you are responsible for all materials covered, tests taken and announcements made in your absence.

 

MISSED TESTS:

You have one chance to make up a missed quiz or midterm exam on the coming Monday (before the class) if you can provide an officially documented reason to excuse yourself for missing the regular test at least two days before the scheduled testing day. Note that the instructor is the only one who can judge and grant you to make up a missed test.

CLASS COURTESY:

Please use basic common courtesy and mute or turn off your cell phone before class. Private conversations cannot be allowed in class. Cell phone must be turned off during any tests.

ASSISTANCE:

If you have a documented disability that Dec require accommodations, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for the coordination of services. The DRC is located in the Student Services Complex (SSC), Room 137, and the contact numbers are: VOICE (702) 895-0866, TTY (702) 895-0652, FAX (702) 895-0651. For additional information, please visit: http://studentlife.unlv.edu/disability/.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner. Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and all members of the University community are expected to act in accordance with this principle. Consistent with this expectation, the University's Code of Conduct states that all students should act with personal integrity, respect other students' dignity, rights and property, and help create and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts.
Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others. Based on the University's Student Academic Misconduct Policy, a range of academic sanctions Dec be taken against a student who engages in academic dishonesty.

COPYRIGHT:

The University requires all members of the University Community to familiarize themselves and to follow copyright and fair use requirements. You are individually and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair use laws. The University will neither protect nor defend you nor assume any responsibility for employee or student violations of fair use laws. Violations of copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability, as well as disciplinary action under University policies. To familiarize yourself with copyright and fair use policies, you are encouraged to visit the following website: http://provost.unlv.edu/copyright/.

TUTORING:

(1) UNLV Math Tutoring Clinic is located at CRC 231. Call 895-0366 or visit the main office of CDC-8 for more information.

(2) The Academic Success Center (ASC) provides tutoring and academic assistance for all UNLV students taking UNLV courses. Students are encouraged to stop by the ASC to learn more about subjects offered, tutoring times and other academic resources. The ASC is located across from the Student Services Complex, #22 on the current UNLV map. Students Dec learn more about tutoring services by calling (702) 895-3177 or visiting the tutoring web site at http://academicsuccess.unlv.edu/learningsupport/Tutoring/Tutoring.html.

UNLV WRITING CENTER:

One-on-one or small group assistance with writing is available free of charge to UNLV students at the Writing Center, located in CDC-3-301. Although walk-in consultations are sometimes available, students with appointments will receive priority assistance. Appointments Dec be made in person or by calling 895-3908. The student’s Rebel ID Card, a copy of the assignment (if possible), and two copies of any writing to be reviewed are requested for the consultation. More information can be found at: http://writingcenter.unlv.edu/.

LECTURE-BY-LECTURE BREAKDOWN (Tentatively)