Numerical Methods & Linear Algebra
College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
MATH 2890-003
Syllabus for Fall 2016
- Instructor
- Charlie Odenthal
- charles.odenthal@utoledo.edu
- http://www.math.utoledo.edu/~codenth
- Office
- UH 4080-B
- 419.530.2297
- Office Hours
- 1:00 - 1:50 TR
- 4:30 - 5:30 TR
- (and by appointment)
- Class Room
- ST-S 0107
- Class Times
- 2:00 - 3:15 TR
- 3 credit hours
- Text
- Linear Algebra and its applications (4/e or 5/e) by David C. Lay
- We won't be using MyMathLab so you won't need an "access code".
- Course Grading
- Recommended problems (0%)
- Assigned problems (15%)
- Midterm Exams (50%)
- Final Exam (35%)
- Grading will be no stricter than a standard 90/80/70/60 curve. You may check your current score at any time on Blackboard in the "Weighted Total" column, although this might not mean much until the end of the term.
- Midterm Grades
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Sometime in October the University will ask me to provide midterm grades for you.
At that point you will have turned in the first two homework assignments and taken
the first midterm exam. These assignments amount to 31.15% of the total course
points. Your midterm grade will be determined using a strict 90/80/70/60 curve applied
to the score found in the "Weighted Total" column in Blackboard at this time.
This boils down to:
- A > 27.9%
- B > 24.8%
- C > 21.7%
- D > 18.6%
- Exams
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- Exam 1:
- R September 29
- Sections 1.1-2.9
- Exam 2:
- R November 10
- Sections 3.1-5.2, 6.1-6.6
- Final Exam:
- F December 16 (12:30 - 2:30)
- Sections 5.3-5.8, 7.1-7.4 (plus extras from rest of course)
- Exam Calculator Rules
- Only non-graphing calculators will be permitted.
- Online Resources
- Interactive sample exam problems.
- Interactive calculators.
- Linear Algebra software.
- Summary of matrix factorizations.
- Tutoring
- The Learning and Resources Center provides free tutoring for UT students.
- Important Deadlines
- Classes begin: Monday, August 22
- 100% refund ends: Sunday, August 28
- Last day to add/drop: Monday, September 5
- Last day to withdraw: Friday, October 28
- Class Schedule
- A detailed, but tentative, schedule
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Chapter Sections Classes 1 1 - 5, 7, 8 5 2 1 - 5, 8 - 9 5 6 1 - 6 5 3 1 - 3 2 4 8, 9 2 5 1 - 3, 5 - 8 5 7 1 - 4 4 - Catalog Description
- Matrices, numerical solution of linear systems and eigensystems, with various examples of interest.
- Prerequisites
- Passing grade in Math 1830, Math 1850, or Math 1920. Students who enroll in Math 2890 but have not passed any of these prerequisites may be administratively dropped from the class.
- Learning Objectives
- The student will learn algorithms for computing matrix factorizations and methods for using these factorizations to solve linear systems and eigensystems.
- Missed Classes
- If circumstances occur that are in accordance with The University of Toledo Missed Class Policy and result in a student missing a quiz, test, exam or other graded item, the student must contact the instructor in advance by phone, e-mail or in person, provide official documentation to back up his or her absence, and arrange to make up the missed item as soon as possible.
- Academic Dishonesty
- Any act of academic dishonesty as defined by the University of Toledo Policy on Academic Dishonesty will result in an F in the course or an F on the item in question, subject to the determination of the instructor.
- Student Privacy
- Federal law and university policy prohibits instructors from discussing a student's grades or class performance with anyone outside of university faculty/staff without the student's written and signed consent. This includes parents and spouses. For details, see the Confidentiality of student records (FERPA) section of the University Policy Page.
- The Department of Mathematics & Statistics has interpreted this policy to mean that I am not able to discuss grades with you via email.
- Non-Discrimination Policy
- The University of Toledo is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education and affirms the values and goals of diversity.
- Policy Statement on Non‐Discrimination on the basis of Disability (ADA)
- The University is an equal opportunity educational institution. Please read The University’s Policy Statement on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability Americans with Disability Act Compliance on the University's Internal Audit and Compliance page.
- Academic Accommodations
- The University of Toledo is committed to providing equal access to education for all students. If you have a documented disability or you believe you have a disability and would like information regarding academic accommodations/adjustments in this course please contact the Student Disability Services Office.
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