Applications of Linear
algebra Office hours: Please feel free to stop by my office whenever you have a
question, or if you just want to chat. If my posted hours are inconvenient, I
will be happy to schedule an appointment. Tell me if you are having trouble.
Catching up can be very difficult once you get behind, so let me know as soon as
you think there is a problem. Prerequisite: MATH 201 or MATH 300
Midterms: The midterms are closed-book and closed-notes. We'll have the first midterm after we finish chapters 1, 2, and 3. This will probably be around February 15th (I'll give you an exact date closer to that time). We'll have the second midterm after we finish chapters 4, 5, and 6. This will probably be around April 5th (again, I'll give you an exact date closer to that time). Note that the second midterm will definitely be after the drop deadline. Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive, covering material from chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7. It is closed-book and closed-notes. Times and dates are set by the university. The final is scheduled for Thursday, April 30. The 9:30-10:45 class has their final 8:00-10:50am. The 2:00-3:15 class has their final 12:30-3:20pm. |
Grade cut-offs will be no higher than shown above. Missed quizzes or exam: I do not give makeup quizzes. I will drop 2 of your lowest quiz grades. If you miss a quiz, then that counts as one of the dropped grades. Attendance: I do not take attendance, but I do notice if you are not attending class. If your grades are high, I do not mind if you miss class occasionally; otherwise excessive absences may reduce your participation score. You are responsible for all material covered in class. I make no distinction between excused and unexcused absences. Any kind of absence may potentially affect your grade. As a matter of courtesy, you should arrive punctually and stay for the entire duration of each class you attend. Please inform me ahead of time if you must leave early. Internet:
All information for this course is at:
http://www.people.vcu.edu/~dcranston/310 |