Instructor
Prof. Marco Varisco,
[email protected]
(how to email a professor),
albany.edu/~mv312143/
Office: ES-120C,
Office Hours: MWF 10:25–11:20, or by appointment.
Schedule
MWF 9:20–10:15 in ES-143.
Description
Introduction to linear algebra (see the University Bulletin).
Main topics
- Systems of linear equations
- Vectors and matrices
- Vector spaces
- Determinants
- Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
- Linear transformations
- Orthogonality
Textbook
You have the option to buy the textbook together with access to MyMathLab — the online homework and grading system used for this course — or to buy only the access to MyMathLab. Access to MyMathLab includes access to an electronic version of the textbook.
Prerequisites
AMAT 113: Calculus II (see the University Bulletin).
Grading & Examinations
- 10% — Homework.
- 20% — Quizzes.
- 20% — First Exam, Wednesday, October 11, 9:20–10:15 in ES-143.
- 20% — Second Exam, Monday, November 13, 9:20–10:15 in ES-143.
- 30% — Final Exam, Wednesday, December 13, 3:30–5:30 in ES-143.
Homework will be assigned regularly on MyMathLab from the exercises in the textbook. Beginning on Monday, August 28, you may enroll in our course on MyMathLab here. The course ID is varisco10103. You may then enter or purchase (for $103.95, including also the ebook) an access code, or start a free trial until Sunday, September 10. Before September 10 you will need to obtain an access code to continue using MyMathLab. Be sure to check MyMathLab regularly for homework assignments as well as for all course announcements. Do all the homework, and then some — mathematics is not a spectator sport!
There will be at least twelve quizzes, mostly consisting of questions from the homework and statements of definitions/theorems. The two lowest scores will be dropped, and no make-up quizzes will ever be given.
Please contact me as soon as possible if you cannot make one of the exams. Retroactive or last-minute requests for a make-up exam or a reweighing of the examination grades will be ignored.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical, sensory, systemic, medical, cognitive, learning, and mental health (psychiatric) disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation in this class, please notify the Disability Resource Center ([email protected]). Upon verification and after the registration process is complete, the DRC will provide you with a letter that informs me that you are a student with a disability registered with the DRC and lists the recommended reasonable accommodations.
Of course, you are expected to follow the University’s Standards of Academic Integrity and Medical Excuse Policies. We refer to the University Bulletin for the policies on incomplete grades.