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Elementary Linear Algebra        Interactive Linear Algebra web site
Author: W. Keith Nicholson
Editor: McGraw Hill, Ryerson

Make sure the book comes with a code to register in the Interactive Linear Algebra web site. If it doesn't, you need to purchase the code on line at the address above. That site has the book on line as well.

This course will cover the basics of matrices and their applications: solving systems of equations, finding inverse matrices, determinants, applications to vector spaces, eigenvalues and more. We will use interactive webbased companion activities that come with the book. You may purchase the hard copy book which inclusedes the access code, or order just the access code and use the book on line.

There will be four exams, one per week, as well as daily labs and quizes in the interactive linear algebra website. Your grade for the course will be the sum of all these exams plus the grade from your assignments. There will be no cumulative final exam.

Attendance is optional, but it is your responsibility to be aware of the dates of the exams and the content and due date of assignments. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to be aware of the topics discussed during that class, the assigned homework and the possibly given assignment. There is no reason to miss an exam other than getting sick (bring note from doctor), being on a team that has a game at the same time an exam is given (bring a note from your coach), or a death or serious illness in your family. In the event you can not attend an exam, you need to notify me IN ADVANCE. You can call me (2-4641), e-mail me ([email protected]), or leave a message under my door or with the secretaries.
 
 

The schedule for the exams is subject to change. Please, keep abreast of any possible changes. The current plan is as follows:
Exam 1:   May 28      Chapters 1 & 2
                 Mon May 31: no classes
Exam 2:   June 7       Chapters 2 & 3   
Exam 3:   June 14      Chapters 4 & 5
Exam 4:   June 18      Chapter 5