Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory

M341 - Section 57240, Spring 2005

Instructor TA grader
Erxiao Wang
Office: RLM 10.124
Phone: 471-5139
Email: ewang@math.utexas.edu Nancy Lin
Office: RLM 11.134
Phone: 475-8825
Email: nlin@math.utexas.edu

Instructor	TA grader
Erxiao Wang Office: RLM 10.124 Phone: 471-5139 Email: ewang@math.utexas.edu	Nancy Lin Office: RLM 11.134 Phone: 475-8825 Email: nlin@math.utexas.edu

May 11's Final Exam: It will cover everything we have learned. Here is a sample test. Please practice before learning the solutions in class.

April 7's Midterm: It will cover Chapter 3 and the sections 4.1 ~ 4.3. Here is a sample test. Please practice before learning the solutions in class.

Class Website: http://www.math.utexas.edu/~ewang
Class Times: Section 57240, TTH, 11:00-12:30P RLM 6.126
Office Hours: TTh 9:20-10:50am or by appointment
Text: Elementary Linear Algebra, Andrilli & Hecker, 3rd edition. We'll cover most of chapters 1-5.
Grades:

Homework 20%: There will be weekly problem sets. These will be collected at the beginning of Tuesday's class. It will be graded by the TA grader. Late homework will not be accepted. Homework will be listed in http://www.math.utexas.edu/~ewang/S05/M341hw.html.
Exams 50%: There will be two 70-minute in-class exams, on February 24 and April 7. Each exam counts 25%. No makeup except under extreme situation.
Final 30%: It will be scheduled by the University. (*ID is required for all exams.)

Prerequisite and degree relevance: M408D or the equivalent or consent of instructor. (Credit may not be received for both M341 and M340L. M341 is required for math majors; furthermore, math majors must make a grade of at least C in M341.)
Course description: This course has three purposes: to learn some linear algebra, to develop some proof skills, and to appreciate mathematical abstraction. For details please visit http://www.ma.utexas.edu/text/syllabi/syllabi41.html
Disabilities: The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 471-6259, 471-4641 TTY.
Policy on Scholastic Dishonesty: Students who violate university rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failing in the course and/or dismissal from the University. Since such dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. For further infomation, please visit the Student Judicial Services web site at http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/.