COURSE INFO

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HOMEWORK

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Course description: This course will introduce the basic concepts of Linear Algebra, to include vector spaces, linear transformations, matrix algebra, determinants, diagonalization, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, inner product spaces, and canonical forms.

Instructor: Barry Balof

Office: 1T Bradley Hall

Location: Bradley 103 Time: MWF 10:00-11:05 Th 12:00-12:50

Textbook: Linear Algebra, 4^th Ed., by Friedberg, Insel, and Spence

Homework: Homework will be posted here
As a courtesy to the grader, please staple your homework.

LATE HOMEWORK IS NOT PERMITTED FOR ANY REASON.

Your two lowest daily assignment grades will be dropped in figuring your final grade.

Tests: This class will have three exams.

First exam: April 17th^th

Second exam: May 15th^th

Grading: Grading will be done on a 600 point scale, with points accumulated throughout the term as follows:

Midterm Examination  1	150 points
Midterm Examination 2	150 points
Final Examination	200 points
Homework Assignments	100 points
Total	600 points

Honor Principle: Dartmouth students are expected to adhere to the honor principle. In this course that means that while homework can and should be worked on and discussed with others, the work you hand in must be your own. No copying from any source! Tests will be closed book and closed notes. No collaboration is allowed on these tests.

Special Needs: Any student with a disability for whom special accommodations would be helpful is encouraged to discuss this with the instructor as soon as possible.