MAT 2233.901
Spring 2006

Linear Algebra  

Course:             MAT 2233.901, Linear Algebra
Call Number:   21528
Prerequisite:     MAT 2213 (Calculus III, or EGR 2323)
Room:               FS 3.406  
Time:                Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:00 – 11:50am
Text:                 Linear Algebra by David C. Lay, 3^rd edition, Addison Wesley

Instructor:       Dr. Gregory P. Wene
                         Office: FS 4.412                      458-2927
                         Hours: MWF 9:00 - 9:45 am and 1:00 - 1:50 pm
                          e-mail: gwene@utsa.edu

Attendance:    Your regular attendance is desired.

Grade:           Midterm exams:        60%
                         Homework:                   20%
                         Final:                            20%

Midterm exams will be given on Friday, February 24 and Friday, March 31. There is NO make up for any missed quizzes or midterm exams. If a midterm exam is missed for medical reason or other reason beyond the student's control (verifiable), then the final exam score may be used as a substitute to replace the missing grade.

Homework:         A list of exercises is attached; once I have lectured upon the material you will be responsible for the homework. I will collect homework each Monday.

Final:             Monday, May 8, 2006, 1:30 – 4:15 pm.

Drop Date:     Tuesday, March 28, is the last day to drop a course
                       and receive an automatic grade of` ``W”.

Purpose:         This course provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques of linear algebra which are needed in advanced courses in mathematics, science, engineering and other areas.

Scope:            We will cover systems of linear equations, lineary transformations, spaces and subspaces, matrices and matrix algebra, determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. The student is expected to do all assigned homework exercises. Mathematics is not a spectator sport.