1 Sec. 1.1 – The Geometry and Algebra of Vectors #1,5,7,9,11,14,21
Sec. 1.2 – Length and Angle: The Dot Product #1,4,5,7,10,13,15,19,21,30,35,39,42,43
2 Sec. 1.3 – Lines and Planes #1,3,6,8,9,11,13,16,19,23,27,29,31,37,39,40
Sec. 2.0 – Introduction: Triviality #
Sec. 2.1 – Introduction to Systems of Linear Equations #11,13,15,17,18,21,27,28,29,33,35
3 Sec. 2.2 – Direct Methods for Solving Linear Systems #1,5,7,9,10,12,13,16,18,19,25,28,33
Sec. 2.3 – Spanning Sets & Linear Independence #1,5,6,8,9,11,23,24,26,29,30
4 Sec. 2.4 – Applications #
Sec. 2.5 – Iterative Methods for Solving Linear Systems (opt.) #
Exam 1
5 Sec. 3.1 – Matrix Operations #2,5,7,8,13,17,21,22,31,33,37,38
Sec. 3.2 – Matrix Algebra #1,3,5,6,,13,14,16,,23,26
Sec. 3.3 – The Inverse of an 
Matrix #1,4,6,11,13,17,18,19,31,52,54,57,59
7 Sec. 3.4 – The LU Factorization #
Sec. 3.5 – Subspaces, Basis, Dimension, and Rank #3,4,6,7,10,11,15,17,19,20,21,27,39,45,46,48
8 Sec. 3.6 – Introduction to Linear Transformations #2,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,15,16,17,20,21,23,31,33,44
Exam 2
9 Sec. 3.7 – Applications (opt.) #
Sec. 5.1 – Orthogonality in 
#1,5,7,9,12,13,17,18,19,
10 Sec. 5.2 – Orthogonal complements & Orthogonal Projections #11,13,15,17,21
Sec. 5.3 – The Gram-Schmidt Process and the QR Factorization #2,3,4,5,10
11 Exam 3
Sec. 4.1 – Intro. Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors #1,3,5,7,9,11,13,14,15,16
12 Sec. 4.2 – Determinants #1,5,6,7,10,13,14
Sec. 4.3 – Eigenvalue &
Eigenvectors of 
Matrices #1,3,4,5,7,15,
Sec. 4.4 – Similarity and Diagonalization #
13 Sec. 4.5 – Iterative Methods for Eigenvalues (Opt.) #
Sec. 6.1 – Vector Spaces and Subspaces #
14 Sec. 6.2 – Linear Independence, Basis, & Dimension #
Exam 4
Sec. 6.3 – Change of Basis #
Sec. 6.4 – Linear Transformation #
Sec. 6.5 – The Kernel & Range of Linear Transformation #
Sec. 6.6 – The Matrix of a Linear Transformation #
15 Review
RELATED UNIVERSITY-WIDE AND COURSE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Writing: The student has to learn to write the logical steps of solving a mathematical problem. Logical explanation needs to be written properly for open-ended questions.
- Information Technology Literacy: The student will explore various websites to gain a better understanding of math concepts and problems. Students are encouraged to communicate (outside class) with the professor or classmates through electronic means. On-line assignment using iLrn will be adopted.
- Quantitative Reasoning: Most of the math concepts have applications that require quantitative reasoning.
- Scientific Reasoning: Most of the math applications require the use of scientific reasoning.
- Oral Communication: The student demonstrates this through classroom discussions and explanations at the board.
- Critical Thinking: Most of the math concepts and applications require critical thinking.
- Other Requirements: The student is required to do the Math Lab assignments project for the course.
EVALUATION / ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Evaluation: Each student must take all required tests/quizzes when scheduled and complete all assignments to receive grading points. The final grade for the course comprises the following:
20% all homework/on line assignments
20% 10 Weekly Quizzes at 2% each
40% 4 Tests at 10% each,
20% final exam.
Exam Schedule:
Test #1: Chapter 1,2 February 1-2
Test #2: Chapter 3 February 27-28
Test #3: Chapter 3,5 April 4-5
Test #4: Chapter 4,6 April 24-25
Final Exam: Comprehensive Tuesday, 5/1, 8:00 – 10:00 for Sec.02
10:30 – 12:30 for Sec.01
Make-up Policy: Make-up of tests/quizzes can be made only with a valid excuse and prior to the return of the test/quiz papers (usually before the next class period).
Incomplete: An incomplete grade can only be considered under extreme extenuating circumstances, such as missing long period of classes due to illness or military deployment, and having a passing grade (C or higher).
Grading Standard:
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0-59 |
60-62 |
63-66 |
67-69 |
70-72 |
73-76 |
77-79 |
80-82 |
83-86 |
87-89 |
90-92 |
93-100 |
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F |
D- |
D |
D+ |
C- |
C |
C+ |
B- |
B |
B+ |
A- |
A |
The instructor reserves the right to revise the grading criteria as appropriate and will make reasonable attempts to notify students.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STANDARDS:
Information regarding academic misconduct, disciplinary procedures, and sanctions regarding such misconduct may be obtained by consulting the NSU Student Handbook.
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend each class. Attendance is taken in the beginning of the class. If tardy, please notify the instructor at the end of the class period. Any absence from class doesn’t relieve any student of the responsibility for completing all class work and assignments. With satisfactory explanation, an absence may be considered excused. In general, an excused absence will include any kind of illness, participation in university sponsored activities, recognized emergencies, etc., verified and supported by a written statement from the proper authority.
NOTE: No-shows by the third week will be deleted from the roster.
Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic grade of “F” for the semester (Further disciplinary actions may be taken by the university).
ON-LINE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTION:
· Open a web browser and go to the ThomsonNow Welcome page at http://www.ilrn.com.
· Under New Users, click Create an Account.
· On the Registering page, click Instructor.
· Follow the on-screen instructions to submit your request.
· Once your account has been set up with your e-mail address and password, you will be able to sign in as a Returning User when you first use ThomsonNow.
POLICY ON DISABILITIES: In accordance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, we ask if you have a disability or think you have a disability please call Ms. Marian E. Sheppard, coordinator at 823-2014 or make contact with the Supporting Students through Disability Services (SSDS) office located in Rm. 240 (2nd Floor) - Lyman Beecher Brooks Library.
SUCCESS TIPS:
Your success in this course relies on your understanding and comprehension of the lecture and book. However, like any other profession, practice makes it perfect. It is your responsibility to properly reinforce the new knowledge by working similar problems assigned as homework. To ensure that you can use your new knowledge, it is a good idea to do first a few homework problems “open book” to become more familiar with the setup. When feeling sufficiently comfortable with the material, work more problems “closed book” to ensure that you did not merely transfer information from one piece of paper to another.
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
January 12: Last day for late registration/adding courses
January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No classes)
February 26–March 3: Mid-semester advisory exam period
March 5 - 11: Spring Break
March 23: Last day to drop a course
April 27: Last day of class