This course is an introduction to linear algebra, a well-develpoped theory that has many theorems, tools, and applications of which we will only scratch the surface. The prerequisite for this class is TQS 126 (Calculus 3), but the material in 308 is of a different character altogether. Derivative, integrals, and lim its will be set aside as we ponder the theory behind two motivating equations:

the linear system Ax=b and the eigenvalue problem Ax=lx.

This semester we will be finding out just how much there is to learn about these two equations. We will be tackling chapters 1-5 and 7 in David Poole's book Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction. Topics: vectors; matrices and systems of linear equations; linear independence, span, basis, dimension, vector space; linear transformations; eigenvectors and eigenvalues; orthogonality.

David Poole, Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction (2nd edition), Thompson Brooks/Cole, 2006.

This course requires weekly written homework, 3 extended quizzes (45 minutes in length), a group project due at the end of the semester, and one final exam.

Quizzes are 45 minutes in length and are scheduled for the last part of class on Wednesday October 15, Wednesday November 5, and Wednesday November 26. The Final Exam is cumulative.

A course average will be determined for each student with the following proportions:

• 25% - Homework
• 10%- Quiz 1
• 10%- Quiz 2
• 10% - Quiz 3
• 15% - Group Project
• 30% - Final Exam

There are no make-up quizzes or exams, except for emergency situations. In which case, you must contact me prior to the end of the test period. If you miss a quiz, the final exam grade will be substituted. If your final exam grade is better than any of your quiz grades, the final exam grade will replace your lowest quiz grade.

Late homeworks are not accepted. Homework is due Friday by 1 pm.

Challenge Problems. Occasionally a challenge problem will be suggested. This is a way to receive extra credit as the class unfolds. Do not hand your solution in. To receive credit for a challenge problem, you must come and visit me during office hours (or at a mutually agreeable time) and present your solution to me. I will hear solutions for two weeks after a challenge problem is assigned.

Inclement Weather

Call (253) 383-INFO to determine whether campus operations have been suspended. If not, but driving conditions remain problematic, call the professor's office number. This number should provide information on whether a particular class will be held or not, and/or the status of pending assignments. If the first two numbers have been contacted and the student is still unable to determine whether a class(es) will be held, or the student has a part-time instructor who does not have an office phone or contact number, call the program office number for updated information.

Disability Support Services (DSS)

If you would like to request academic accommodations due to a temporary or permanent disability, contact Lisa Tice (or the Interim Disability Support Services Manager, Susan McPhee mcphees@u.washington.edu), Manager for Disability Support Services in the Mattress Factory Bldg, Suite 206. An appointment can be made through the front desk of Student Affairs (692-4501), or by e-mail ltice@u.washington.edu. Appropriate accommodations are arranged after you've conferred with the DSS Manager and presented the required documentation of your disability to DSS.

Teaching & Learning Center (TLC)

The Teaching & Learning Center offers academic and technical support for students at all levels of expertise - review, upper division, graduate and TA. For your writing, reading, study skills, and public speaking needs, please make an appointment online at http://moodle.tacoma.washington.edu/signup/index.shtml or visit KEY 202. For your math needs, assistance is available on a drop-in basis, Monday to Friday, hours are posted at http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/ctlt/about_us/mathhours.cfm.

Escort Service

Safety Escorts are available Monday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:30pm. They can be reached either through the duty officer or by dialing #300 from a campus phone.

In case of a fire alarm

Take your valuables and leave the building. Plan to return to class once the alarm has stopped. Do not return until you have received an all-clear from somebody "official," the web or email.

In case of an earthquake

DROP, COVER, and HOLD. Once the shaking stops, take your valuables and leave the building. Do not plan to return for the rest of the day. Do not return to the building until you have received an all-clear from somebody "official," the web or email.

For more information, please refer to the Emergency and Safety Plan prepared by the UWT Safety Committee: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/safety/emergency/Emergency_plan.pdf

Incomplete

http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/front/Grading_Sys.html#I

An Incomplete is given only when the student has been in attendance and has done satisfactory work until within two weeks of the end of the quarter and has furnished proof satisfactory to the instructor that the work cannot be completed because of illness or other circumstances beyond the student's control. A written statement of the reason for the giving of the Incomplete, listing the work which the student will need to do to remove it, must be filed by the instructor with the head of the department or the dean of the college in which the course is given.

Plagiarism

A major part of your experience in the class will be reading, synthesizing, and using the knowledge and ideas of others. It is the responsibility of the faculty to help you in this process and to be certain you learn to credit the work of others upon which you draw. To plagiarize is to appropriate and to pass off, as one's own ideas, writing or works of another. Plagiarism is no less of a misconduct violation than vandalism or assault. Ignorance of proper documentation procedures is the usual cause of plagiarism. This ignorance does not excuse the act. Students are responsible for learning how and when to document and attribute resources used in preparing a written or oral presentation.

For more information, please refer to the Academic Honesty: Cheating and Plagiarism document prepared by the Committee on Academic Conduct in the College of Arts and Sciences, UW Seattle: http://depts.washington.edu/grading/issue1/honesty.htm

Student Counseling Services

To schedule an appointment with a counselor, please call the front desk in Student Affairs at 692-4501. Appointments are available as soon as the next day. We are open for appointments Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. If crisis services are needed outside of these hours, call Emergency Services at 911 (9-911 on campus). Services are currently free, with the exception of any assessment or testing fees or outside consultations that may be necessary.

For more information, please refer to the Student Counseling Center web page: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/student_affairs/counseling/

E-mail Policy

http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/policies_procedures/E-mail_Policy.pdf

Electronic Devices

Electronic devices (including, but not limited to, cell phones, pagers, laptops, and personal digital assistants) may only be used in the classroom with the permission of the instructor. Activities that are non-relevant to the course, such as checking/ sending email, playing games, and surfing the web, are considered disruptive activities when class is in session.