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Numerical Methods & Linear Algebra

College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

MATH 2890-001

Syllabus for Spring 2018

Instructor

Charlie Odenthal

charles.odenthal@utoledo.edu

http://www.math.utoledo.edu/~codenth

Office

UH 4080-B

419.530.2297

Office Hours

12:35 - 2:10pm MWF

Class Room

FH 2920

Class Times

11:30am - 12:25pm MWF

3 credit hours

Text

Linear Algebra and its applications 5/e by David C. Lay

We won't be using MyMathLab.

Course Grading

Recommended problems (0%)

Assigned problems (16%)

Midterm Exams (56%)

Final Exam (28%)

Course grades may be curved; but, in any case, 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 may not mean much to you until near the end of the term.

Midterm Grades

Sometime in March, or thereabouts, 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 about one third of the total course points. Since these "midterm grades" don't really matter (except in the case of failing grades and financial support), your 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. Since there will still be nearly two thirds of the course points outstanding, this midterm grade is a guarantee of neither success nor failure. Treat it as a friendly reminder that you are, in fact, being graded.

Exams

All three exams have equal weight. Note that the Final Exam is not comprehensive. This is good news in that it won't be a brutal exam. On the other hand, it also means that a good score on the final won't be enough to absolve you of any sins commited on the first two exams. You have been warned.

First Exam:: M February 19; Sections 1.1-2.4
Second Exam:: M March 26; Sections 2.5, 2.8, 2.9; 6.1-6.6; Wedderburn Rank Reduction
Final Exam:: W May 02 (10:15am - 12:15pm); Sections 4.9, 5.1-5.8, 7.1-7.4

Exam Calculator Rules

No calculators will be permitted.

Online Resources

Some notes from class.

Interactive sample exam problems.

Interactive calculators.

Linear Algebra software.

Summary of matrix factorizations.

Tutoring

Free math tutoring on a walk-in basis for UT students is available in the Math Learning and Resources Center located in Rm B0200 in the lower level of Carlson Library (phone ext 2176). Follow the above link to find the MLRC hours.

Important Deadlines

Classes begin: Tuesday, January 16

100% refund ends: Monday, January 22

Last day to add/drop: Tuesday, January 30

Last day to withdraw: Friday, March 30

Class Schedule

A detailed, but tentative, schedule is here.

Chapter	Sections	Classes
1	1 - 5, 7, 8	7
2	1 - 5, 8 - 9	8
6	1 - 6	7
4	9	2
5	1 - 8	8
7	1 - 4	4

Catalog Description

Matrices, numerical solution of linear systems and eigensystems, with various examples of interest.

Prerequisites

Grade of C- or better 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.

University Policies

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 (Rocket Hall 1820; 419.530.4981; studentdisabilitysvs@utoledo.edu) as soon as possible for more information and/or to initiate the process for accessing academic accommodations.

Academic Policies

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.

Missed Class Policy

If circumstances occurring in accordance with The University of Toledo Missed Class Policy 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.

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