Math 462 Syllabus
Spring, 2013 

 

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Textbook:        Linear Algebra Done Right, 2nd edition, by Sheldon Axler

 

Coverage:         Chapters 1—7

 

Practice Problems:      Assigned every time in class

                                            No late papers accepted

  

Required Written Test/Homework Format

· · Be neat

· · Plenty space for margin

· · Double space

· · Single column

· · Start every sentence with a new line and proper indent

· · Reasoning is more important than answer

· · Every line of work must be justified by adequate reasoning

 

Monthly Tests:    2/13, 3/13, 4/17
                              100 points each
                              Closed-book
                              The worst test score is to be dropped
                              Absolutely no make-up test

 

Final exam:       3 - 5 pm, Wednesday, 5/15
                          200 points
                          Cumulative
                          Closed-book

 

Grading:           homework       150 points                    A:      85% or better
                          2 best tests      200 points                     B:      70% or better
                          final exam        200 points                      C:      60% or better
                               Total          550 points                       D:      50% or better