Spring 2016: Math 312 (Linear algebra)
at the University of Pennsylvania
This course covers basic Linear Algebra material, such as Gauss-Jordan elimination, abstract vector spaces and linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and ends with an introduction to canonical forms and dynamical systems.
Textbook:
Linear Algebra with Applications, by Otto Bretscher
Pearson, 5th Edition
Classes:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, DRL A8
Graders:
Yuhang Liu (Office: DRL 3E6A, e-mail: )
Xuran Wang (Office: DRL 1N1-C2, e-mail: )
Office hours:
Renato Bettiol (DRL 4E3), Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00pm-4:00pm
Yuhang Liu (DRL 3E6A), Wednesdays and Fridays 1:00pm-2:00pm
Xuran Wang (DRL 1N1-C2), Mondays 4:30pm-5:30pm, Thursdays 3:30pm-4:30pm
Exams:
Midterm 1, February 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (in class)
Midterm 2, March 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (in class)
Final, May 2, 9:00am - 11:00am, DRL A1
Grades:
Final grades will be determined based on weekly homework (15%), Midterm 1 (20%), Midterm 2 (25%), and Final (40%).
Academic integrity and class policies:
The highest levels of academic integrity, as detailed in the Pennbook, must be upheld in all activities related to this course. Students are encouraged to discuss homework problems with each other, but are required to write their solutions independently. The university-wide policies and procedures that are in effect regarding academic integrity, attendance, student conduct, secular and religious holidays, students with disabilities, etc are clearly stated in the Pennbook, and will be followed strictly. Absence from an exam will result in a zero grade for that exam, except in extraordinarily unusual circumstances, with both a valid written excuse and instructor approval. Any requests for grade revision must be submitted in writing.