This page contains specific information for the honors section.
TuTh 10:00-11:15 AM, LGRT 143
University of Massachusetts AmherstCourse description and textbook
This is an introductory course on linear algebra. Topics include: systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations,
determinants, vector spaces, linear independence, eigenvalues, diagonalization and orthogonalization.
Prerequisites: Math 131 and 132 (Calculus 1 and 2) or consent of the instructor.
Textbook: "Linear Algebra and its Applications" (6th edition) by David C. Lay, Steven R. Lay and Judi J. McDonald.
MyMathLab is required for this course. An electronic copy of the textbook is included in your purchase of MyMathLab for no extra fee. Go to www.mymathlab.com and use the ourse ID:baykur14460. Online homework (and quizzes) will be assigned through MyMathLab.
Contact and office hours
The best way to contact me is via e-mail -- my last name AT math.umass.edu. Please make sure to include "Math 235H" in the subject
line of each one of your class related e-mails, and do not rely on e-mail correspondence over night or on weekends.
Office hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-3:15 PM ET at LGRT 1326. Or by appointment (contact me one day advance) Thursdays 3:15-4 PM ET.
Teaching assistant:
Arthur Wang
TA office hours: Mondays 2-3 pm at LGRT 1337
Grading
40% homework, quizzes and class participation, 30% in-class midterm, 30% in-class final. See the general 235 page for the grade scale for letter grades. You are allowed ONE 8.5" x 11" sheet of notes (both sides, in your own handwriting, NOT PRINTED) for the in-class exams.
Online homework and quizzes will be assigned with a due date after the corresponding section of the text is covered in class. Please check your MyMathLab account regularly for due dates, which might be modified during the semester. Late homework (any part you complete after the due date) will be graded with 50% deduction -- no matter what the reasons are.
Important notes
I would like to strongly discourage you to use laptops, ipads, smart phones, cell phones, etc. during our class, which not only distract yourself, but also anyone sitting around you. (Except of course if I run an activity in class where you are explicitly told that you can use online sources.)
Make-up exams will not be given to accommodate travel plans.
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