Text: Andrilli & Hecker, Elementary Linear Algebra, 3rd edition.

Schedule: Lectures MTWThF 10:00 - 11:30 AM in RLM 6.116

Instructor: Hossein Namazi

                       hossein at math dot utexas dot edu        

                       RLM 12.156

Office Hours:   M 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

                        Th 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Prerequisite and degree relevance: Either M408D or M408L.

Course description: This course has three purposes: an overview of elementary linear algebra, introduction to proofs and developing proof skills and finally an introduction to mathematical abstraction and provide a necessary prerequisite for a number of upper division courses.

The course will be based on the first five chapters in the text, although some of the sections will be omitted.

Final Grade:     Homework: 20%

                             Midterm: 35%

                             Final exam: 45% 

Homework: Every week by Friday a list of homework will be posted here and on blackboard. These will be collected the next Thursday.

Midterms: There will be a midterm on Jun 16th conducted during the class. Note that there will be no makeup midterm and you need to make sure to leave your schedule empty for that time slot.

Questions and Complains: If you need help or you have a concern about the course, you should contact the Instructor during the office hours and in rare cases when you cannot attend the office hours, you can arrange an appointment via e-mail.

If you have a question about the grading of exams or homework, you must submit a written explanation within a week of the time the grade is posted. Note that all your grades will be posted on blackboard.

You can also get help from the Learning Skills Center in Jester. They provide a variety of material to assist students.

Students with 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, 471-6441 TTY.

Mathematics M341: Summer 2009

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in a penalty of at least an “F” in the course.