MATH 1554

Linear Algebra

Fall 2017

TR 3:00-4:15 Boggs B9


INSTRUCTOR


TEACHING ASSISTANTS

PLUS recitation instructor Ilieva, Guergana Ilieva, Guergana M W 1500 1550 TBA

MYMATHLAB

We will be using MyMathLab (MML) for homework through a joint code for the text. In order to register, you will need our course id listed below. Important notes on MML:

TEXTBOOK

COURSE DESCRIPTION/SYLLABUS

I promise you lots of examples, colorful drawings and a lively discussion of the important topics of this class. For more details, see here.

PREREQUISITES

SAT Math score 600 or MATH 1113 Precalculus. MATH 1553, MATH 1554, MATH 1564 and MATH 4305 are equivalent and only one can be taken for credit.

MIDTERM-EXAMS

There are two in-class (during recitation) midterm exams on Wednesday October 4 and Wednesday November 15. I do not accept make-up exams unless there is a serious documented reason. You may not use calculators, notes or any powered devices during the exam. Please note that you can only take your midterm exam in the section that you have been assigned. If you take a midterm in another section, you will receive a 0/100. You can find which section you are assigned to from t-square.

FINAL EXAM

Calculators or notes or powered devices are not allowed in the final exam. Conflict in final exams means having 3 final exams in the same day. In that case, you can reschedule the one in the middle. In case of a final exam conflict, I need a two week advance notice to accomodate your request. The final exam is where I lecture, and not where your recitations meet.

IS YOUR GRADE FAIR?

Please keep in mind that:

ATTENDANCE

Although attendance is not mandatory for the lectures and the recitations, you are strongly encouraged to attend. Students who do not attend the lectures statistically do below average--and usually end up with a C, D or F. Attendance is a very important part of your learning experience. During the lectures, you should turn all powered devices (and especially phones, laptops, music players) off.

GRADES

The final course grade will be calculated according to the following scheme: If the average course grade (out of 100) is

ACADEMIC HONOR CODE

All students are required to review and accept the Honor Code of Georgia Tech, which may be found here.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

HOMEWORK ASSIGNEMENTS

Homework is posted, collected and graded on mymathlab . You cannot receive any credit for missed homework. Homework which is past due, is not available for you to view in mymathlab.