MATH 520 - Spring 2008

MATH 520
Information concerning the course will be posted here throughout the semester.



Class meets 11:45 - 1:00 TuTh in HA 335.

Text: We will use the text, Linear Algebra, Second Edition, by Hoffman and Kunze. Prentice Hall.



Office Hours:
2:00-3:00 pm (Tu Th) and by appointment
Office Phone: 515-3300 (Can leave message)
email: slc@math.ncsu.edu



Prerequisites: This course assumes that you have an undergraduate course dealing with matrices, vectors, and systems of equations. Our presentation will be complete and pretty self contained but it is assumed that you know how to multiply and add matrices and vectors from R^n or C^n. It is also supposed that you have seen row and column operations before and have solved at least small sets of algebraic equations.

Exams and Grading:There will be one or two exams turning the semester, probably two. (100pts each). There will be a final (200pts). Considerable homework will be assigned. Most is for your own practice and class discussion. You are free to work on this with others. Some homework is designated as to be turned in. This is to be your own work. You may ask me if you have any questions. It is due the second class after it is assigned. The graded homework will be summed into a grade equal to one test (100pts). There may be "large homework" or mini-projects later in the course. If so, they will be added into the homework grade. Final course grades will use plus/minus grading.


Test 1: Feb. 12.
Test 2: April 17 (probably)

Final: Tues. April 29, 8:00-11:00.

Syllabus: Content in individual chapters will be described and added to this syllabus as we progress through the semester.

Other Stuff:

Official University Statements

1. Determination of grades: +/- system is used


If there are two tests the grading will be each exam 18% for a total of 36%, homework 34%, final 30%. If there is one test, then the grading will be exam 25%, homework 40% final 35%. See statements below.

In addition,the following clarifications are used in this course:
 

2. Policy on incomplete grades and late assignments:
Incomplete grades will not be given, you must complete the assignments for the course as the semester progresses.

Late assignments: will not be accepted without prior permission of the instructor.

Missed Tests: There are no scheduled make up tests. If you must miss an exam, you must notify the instructor as soon as is possible. Note there is both email and a message recorder in his office. Make up exams will be scheduled when there is a valid reason and when prompt notification is given. For example, if your car breaks down on the way to school that may explain why you would need to take the exam later that same day. It would not be an acceptable excuse two days later.


3. Policy on absences (excused and unexcused) and scheduling makeup work:

The attendance policy is consistent with the Academic Regulations which can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_regulations/attend/reg.htm (link)

In addition, the following clarifications are used in this course:

Attendance is required.

Class Absences: if you miss class for any reason, you are responsible for the material covered.  Except in very special circumstances, Prof. Campbell will not provide extra help when you miss the class. Every student is expected to have someone in the class whom they can get missed material or assignments from.

Exam Absence:  NCSU policy is strictly enforced.  Documentation is required for all absences.

Final Exam: The exam will be given at the date and time specified by NCSU Reg & Records. It is your responsibility to arrange travel around this date.  The only exceptions are (1) a documented excused absence, or (2) 3 exams in 24 hours (the student is responsible for the paperwork, as indicated in the Handbook for Advising and Teaching)


4. Course Prerequisites / Restrictive Statements:

The prerequisites are listed at http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/reg_records/crs_cat/MA.html (link).

In addition,the following clarifications are used in this course:

If you are unsure about the prerequistes, please contact Prof. Campbell.

5. Academic Integrity Statement:
Students are expected to follow university guidelines available at http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_regulations/integrity/reg.htm (link)

In addition, the following clarifications are used in this course:

All graded assignments are to be the work of the individual student. General discussions with others are permitted. Ie., asking what is the MATLAB comamnd for eigenvalues and what is its syntax is ok to ask a fellow student. Essentially copying some one elses work, or letting them copy yours is not. The same goes for analytical assignments. When in doubt check with the instructor.
 Students failing to following these guidelines will receive no credit for the assignment.


6. Students with Disabilities:

Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accomodations, students must register with Disability Services for Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653. For more information on NC State's policy on working with students with disabilities, please see the Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Regulation (REG02.20.1). NC State policy on working with students with disabilities:
Information can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/stud_affairs/counseling_center/dss/ (link)


7. Statement on laboratory safety or risk assumption in courses requiring physical activity or field trips:

Students have no special physical activity or field trips for this course.
8. Statement on "pass-through" charges e.g. , lane rental at bowling alley, field trip costs, etc.:
There are no such charges for this course.
Further Information: