MATH 320 Syllabus

This course introduces students to linear algebra. The topics of the course are: matrices, Gaussian elimination, vector spaces, linear transformations, orthogonality, Gram-Schmidt process, determinants, inner products, eigenvalue problems, and applications to differential equations. The department expects students to be able to give definitions, prove theorems presented in class, and solve both computational problems and problems involving students' own proofs.

Prerequisite

Linear algebra by Jim Hefferon. The book and the solutions are freely available here:
http://joshua.smcvt.edu/linearalgebra/
ftp://joshua.smcvt.edu/pub/hefferon/book/book.pdf
ftp://joshua.smcvt.edu/pub/hefferon/book/jhanswer.pdf
You are expected to do the homework given here and read the course text before the classroom discussion of each topic as indicated in homework.

The grade will be given on the basis of quizzes (20%) (some given in class with or without prior announcement, some "take home quizzes"), two written tests during the semester (20% per each), and written final exam (40%).

Academic Integrity Statement

Academic Honesty: Students are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the University's policy on academic integrity. See: http://www.uic.edu/u cat/catalog/GR.shtml#qa The University has instituted serious penalties for academic dishonesty. I encourage you to work with your classmates on homework, but you must write your own solutions to be handed in. Regarding homework, quizzes, hour exams, and the final examination:
Copying work to be submitted for a grade, or allowing your work to be submitted for a grade to be copied, is considered academic dishonesty.

Students are also required to follow UIC policy available here. The Student Affairs web site has more information.

The UIC policy on working with students with disabilities can be found here.