Bronx Community College of the

City University of New York

 

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Linear Algebra (MTH 42)

 

Instructor:  Dr. Quanlei Fang

Office:         CPH 301

Phone:        (718) 289-5100 Ext. 3208

Email:         Quanlei.Fang@bcc.cuny.edu (preferred way of contact)

Office hours:  Mon 12:00 – 1:00pm Th 3:00pm – 4:00pm, and by appointment

 

Prerequisite: Math 32 or equivalent

 

Text: A free linear algebra textbook and online resource written by David Cherney, Tom Denton and Andrew Waldron. The book can be downloaded at https://www.math.ucdavis.edu/~linear/linear-guest.pdf

Other references:

1.Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 4th Edition. David C. Lay, Addison Wesley 2012

2. Elementary Linear Algebra (Applications Version), 10th Edition. H. Anton, C. Rorres, Wiley 2010

3. MIT OpenCourseWare, Professor Gilbert Strang

Course Grade: Your course grade will be based on three evaluations, with point values outlined below:

 

                        COURSE EVALUATIONS AND WEIGHTS

           

           Midterm Exam:                                         20%

           Final Exam:                                               40%

           Final Project:                                             10%

           Classwork  (Quizzes or group work):       10%

           Homework (See below):                           20%

 

 

                        TOTAL                                     100%

 

 Grading Scale:

 

            A                     90%

            B                     80%

            C                     70%

            D                     60%

 

 

Homework: We will be using Webwork for homework. Expect homework to be due most Tuesdays. HW assignments will be posted a couple days ahead each due date.

 

Classwork: In-class group work or quizzes. The date and the material for each quiz will be announced in class.

 

Make-up Policy:  Make-up tests or in-class assignment will not be given.  Late work will not be accepted. (Exceptions to the late-work policy may be made for individuals in the event of serious illness or personal emergency at the instructorÕs discretion. Exceptions generally will be made only if the instructor is notified about any emergency prior to the due date of any affected graded work.) If a student misses a test for any other reason, the Final Exam grade will count for the missed test grade.

 

Honor System:     

á      You are encouraged to seek help from any available resource on homework or other assigned work, but each individual (or group, when applicable) must do an individual write-up. 

á      Copying another group or individual's work is strictly prohibited. 

á      You are encouraged to work together on in-class assignments.  However, the completed work signifies your knowledge and understanding of a topic.

 

Accommodation: Any student with special needs or disabilities should schedule a time to come see me as soon as possible.

 

If you need help: You are encouraged to come to my office hours for help. Moreover, extra help (tutoring) is available in CP 303.