Math 401
Textbook
Lay David C., Lay Steven R., McDonald Judi J.,
Linear Algebra and its Applications, 6th ed.
Prerequisite Math 461 or Math 240 or Math 341 or equivalent.
Contact
Room: Math 3317. Phone: (301)405-5152. email: mvy@math.umd.edu and jakobson@umd.edu
Office hours: Tu,Th 11:00 - 11:30, Tu after class, and by appointment.
In this course we study topics in Linear Algebra with applications to
calculus, differential equations, dynamical systems,
image processing,geometry, computer graphics, optimization,
finite state Markov chains
and other topics.
Grading
There will be a total of 610 points available in the course,
allocated as follows.
Three exams each worth 70 points,
see tentative dates below.
Several HW assignments and quizzes,each worth 20 points,
with 10 best counting 200 points.
Cumulative final exam worth 200 points.
The grades will be awarded by 90+ A, 80+ B, 70+ C, 60+ D, 0-59 F.
Missed exams, quizzes
Please note that for a missed exam a written explanation from a doctor
will need to be
provided. With a proper explanation
a makeup is given within a week after recovery.
For a missed HW with a proper explanation the next test will be prorated as a makeup.
Final Exam
ATTENTION. FINAL EXAM. May 18 1:30-3:30
Please arrive at 1:20. Bring photo ID.
Tentative exam days
Test 1. Feb 28
Test 2. March 30
Test 3. May 2
For updated info about exams, HW and quizzes, see Canvas
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