Math 270 – Linear Algebra
Section 0547– Spring 2015
Pierce College
Class location:
Class time:
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Email:
Web page:
EB 1201
T, Th 9:35 to 11:00 am
David Soto
1409-A
M, W 9:15 to 10:30 am; Th. 12:30 to 2:00 pm; F 12:15 to 2:00 pm
[email protected]
http://faculty.piercecollege.edu/sotode/
Book: Linear Algebra and its applications; David C. Lay fourth edition with
MyMathLab access code.
Homework: Graded homework is assigned online using MyMathLab. Additional
problems might be assigned in class.
Information to sign in to MyMathLab:
Online Assignments: Each online assignment has a due date. Any technical issue such as internet
access, computer malfunction, etc. is responsibility of the student to address and it will not be
considered a reason to change the due dates of the assignments.
Calculator:
A graphing calculator is required for this class. A TI-84 is the suggested model.
The following types of calculators are prohibited during quizzes or tests:
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Calculators with built-in or downloaded computer algebra system functionality.
Prohibited calculators in this category include:
• Texas Instruments:
• All model numbers that begin with TI-89 or TI-92
• TI-Nspire CAS—Note: The TI-Nspire (non-CAS) is permitted.
• Hewlett-Packard:
• HP Prime
• HP 48GII
• All model numbers that begin with HP 40G, HP 49G, or HP 50G
• Casio:
• fx-CP400 (ClassPad 400)
• ClassPad 300
• ClassPad 330
• Algebra fx 2.0
• All model numbers that begin with CFX-9970G
Handheld, tablet, or laptop computers, including PDAs
Electronic writing pads or pen-input devices—Note: The Sharp EL 9600 is permitted.
Calculators built into cell phones or any other electronic communication devices
Calculators with a typewriter keypad (letter keys in QWERTY format)—Note: Letter keys
not in QWERTY format are permitted.
Test: There are 3 tests scheduled. No makeup for missed tests. In the event of a documented
medical emergency the grade of the final exam will substitute the grade of the missed test.
Knowledge of previous sections might be assumed for some tests.
Final Exam: Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The final exam is mandatory and if
you miss the exam you automatically fail the class.
Attendance: You may be dropped from the class if you miss the equivalent of one week of
classes. However, it is your responsibility to drop the class if you decide not to finish the course.
If your name appears on the grade roster at the end of the semester and you did not attended
during the semester, you will be assigned a Fail grade. Therefore, be sure to drop the class if you
do not intend to finish the course.
Grading:
Tests (3)
Online homework
Final Exam
60 % (20% each)
10 %
30 %
Grading is on a straight scale:
90 – 100%
A,
80 – 89% B,
70 – 79% C,
60 – 69% D,
< 60 % F.
Zero tolerance cheating policy: I assume that all students in this class will pursue their education
with integrity and honesty. Any cheating or dishonest behavior shall be reported to the Vice
President of student Services for disciplinary action.
Math 270 – Linear Algebra: Upon completion of the course the student will be able to perform
a real-world task requiring Linear Algebra mathematics that demonstrates meaningful
application of essential knowledge and skills. Examples of essential knowledge and skills at the
Linear Algebra level may include but are not limited to: a) Performing elementary matrix and
vector operations in Euclidean n-space and using them in applications, b) Solving a system of
linear equations using matrix methods.
Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that
they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact Special Services as
soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
Authorization, based on verification of disability, is required before any accommodation can be
made. The phone number for Special Services is (818) 719-6430 and they are located in the
new Student Services Building, #4800.
Math 270
Section 0547
Spring 2015 Tentative Schedule
Monday
Thursday
Friday
Section 1.1
Section 1.2
Section 1.3
College
Closed
Section 1.3
Section 1.4
Section 1.5
Section 1.6
Week 3
2/23
Section 1.6
Section 1.7
Section 1.8
Week 4
3/2
Section 1.9
Section 2.1
Week 5
3/9
Test 1
Section 2.2
Week 6
3/16
Section 2.3
Section 3.1
Section 3.2
Week 7
3/23
Section 3.2
Section 3.3
Section 4.1
Section 4.2
Cesar Chavez Day
College Closed
Test 2
Week 1
2/9
Week 2
2/16
Presidents Day
College Closed
Week 8
3/30
Spring
Break
4/6-4/10
College Closed
Tuesday
College Closed
Wednesday
College Closed
College Closed
Week 9
4/13
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Section 4.4
Section 4.5
Week 10
4/20
Section 4.5
Section 4.6
Section 4.7
Week 11
4/27
Section 5.1
Section 5.2
Section 5.2
Section 5.3
Week 12
5/4
Test 3
Section 6.1
Section 6.2
Week 13
5/11
Section 6.2
Section 6.3
Section 6.4
Section 6.5
Week 14
5/18
Section 6.5
Section 6.7
Section 6.8
Section 7.1
Section 7.2
Week 15
5/25
Memorial Day
College Closed
Final Exam: Thursday, June 4 from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
College
Closed