Math 1314 Syllabus

Welcome to Collin College - Linear Algebra
http://faculty.collin.edu/rkhoury/
Fall 2018 - CRN 10877

Course: Math 2318.S01 Credit hours: 3	Instructor: Dr. R. Khoury
Math Lab: J228 972-881-5921	Office: D226
Class Time: 11:30 - 2:45 PM TR	Office hours: 8:30 - 11:30 AM TR
Classroom: D103	E-mail: rkhoury@collin.edu
Final Exam: Dec 13, 11:30 - 1:30 PM in D103	Phone: 972-881-5909
Last day to withdraw this class is October 19	Census Day: September 10
Required Graphing Calculators are: TI 83, TI 84 Series	Suggested Daily Calendar

Chat room and announcements are posted in Canvas

Catalog Description: Introduces and provides models for application of the concepts of vector algebra. Topics include finite dimensional vector spaces and their geometric significance; representing and solving systems of linear equations using multiple methods, including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion; matrices; determinants; linear transformations; quadratic forms; eigenvalues and eigenvector; and applications in science and engineering.

Required Textbook and Supplements: Elementary Linear Algebra, 8th edition, by Ron Larson 2017, Cengage Learning

Course Measurable Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Be able to solve systems of linear equations using multiple methods, including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion. (EQ)
2. Be able to carry out matrix operations, including inverses and determinants. (EQ)
3. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of vector space and subspace. (CS)
4. Demonstrate understanding of linear independence, span, and basis. (CT/CS)
5. Be able to determine eigenvalues and eigenvectors and solve problems involving eigenvalues. (EQ)
6. Apply principles of matrix algebra to linear transformations. (CT)
7. Demonstrate application of inner products and associated norms. (CS)

Course Requirements: It is highly recommended to read each section before I cover it in class. You are expected to copy the lecture notes and use them to study for each exam. Also, you are expected to work all homework problems as assigned in the calendar for each section; and most of all, it is highly recommended to completely finish your lab before taking each exam, All exams are similar to the homework problems, and lectures. You are expected to use the Math Lab located in D203 while working your homework problems and labs. Homework problems are not grades.

Grading Policy: Students will receive a zero grade on every missed exam. No makeup is allowed under any circumstances. Otherwise, grades will be assigned based on the average of the following tasks.

25% Three Online homework in WebAssign.
50% 3our Exams (Drop one lowest exam grade) to be taken in class
25% Comprehensive Final Exam to be taken in class

90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 0-59 = F

You are only allowed a TI-84 graphing calculator on the exam. Nothing else.

Makeup Policy: Every student is responsible for any assignment given during his/her absence. Students are required to participate in class and take all exams. No makeup is allowed without proper written documentation prior to the exam date and a zero grade will be assigned to every missed exam or lab. Students cannot retake any of the exams or the final. Your grade will be assigned based on the average of the above tasks.

Homework Assignment Policy: Students who do not turn in their Homework on time will lose a 25% daily deduction of their Homework grades.

Withdrawal policy: Under section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, students may not withdraw from more than six courses including any course a transfer student has withdrawn from at another Texas institute of higher education. For exemptions, visit http://www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/register/withdrawal.html. Please see your instructor before you withdraw and the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdrawal.

Course Withdrawal: To drop this class, you need to do the following:

1. Attain a Drop/Add sheet from the registrar’s office;
2. Turn in the completed form to the office of Admission and Records 972-881-5710 on or prior to the drop deadline date;
3. All students will receive an F if they do not finish this class and do not withdraw on or prior to the drop deadline date.
4. Make sure your course withdrawal satisfies the college withdrawal policy.

Resource Material: Any student enrolled in Math 2318 has access to the Math Lab located in D203, 972-881-5921. The Lab is staffed with faculty and tutors; in addition, it offers free tutorial help, graphing calculators, and computer assistance. Collin students may arrange for tutoring with the ACCESS office (D140). Please call 972-881-5898 for scheduling and availability.

Religious Holy Days: In accordance with section 51.911 of the Texas Education Code, the college will allow a student who is absent from class for the observance of a religious holy day to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time. Please refer to the current Collin Student Handbook.

ADA Statement: It is the policy of Collin College to provide accommodations for qualified individuals who are students with disabilities. This college will adhere to all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact me and the ACCESS office, located at the Spring Creek Campus in D140, in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations. (972-881-5898 or TDD- 972-881-5950).

Evaluation of Instructions: Collin College seeks to improve the learning experience of all students. To assist in evaluating courses, students will be requested to complete an evaluation of instruction online in Canvas near the end of the semester.

Academic Ethics: The college may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission of material as one’s own work that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and/or falsifying academic records. Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination, illicitly obtaining examination questions in advance, using someone else’s work for assignments as if it were one’s own, copying computer disks or files, and any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course. Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’ s own without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation. Contact the Dean of Students at 972-881-5604 for the student disciplinary process and procedures or consult the Collin College Student Handbook.

Academic penalty for scholastic dishonesty: Students will receive a zero on those assignments where they were found guilty by the Dean of Students for scholastic dishonesty, i.e., cheating, collusion, etc. as stated above; also, for repeated occurrences of these incidences, students will receive a failing grade in this class section.

I reserve the right to change any term on this syllabus at any time during the semester.