Math 256
Section 1
Introduction to Linear Mathematics
Spring 2007
3:00 – 4:30 T R
Room: S. Halsey 309
Instructor: Dr. Steve Winters
E-mail: winters@uwosh.edu
Office Hours:
Phone: 424 – 7344
Office: Swart 202
11:00 – 11:30 T R
12:00 – 3:00 W
by appointment
4:30 – 5:30 T R
and other times by appointment.
Talk to me after class, email or call to set up an appointment.
You can always stop by my office and I will help you if I have time.
Text: Introduction to Linear Algebra, Third Edition, by Gilbert Strang.
Required Calculator: TI-86.
Topics: We will cover most of the topics in the first seven chapters of the book.
Goals and Objectives: The concepts of linear algebra are useful in many courses
such as multivariable calculus, differential equations, statistics and economics.
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the concepts and
theories from linear algebra. After completing this course, students should be
able to communicate problem solutions and techniques of linear algebra in a
clear and well written form.
Exams: There will be three exams worth 100 points each given in class or at the
testing service. An optional final exam will be given on the last day of class.
If your final exam score is higher than your lowest exam score, then your final
exam score will replace your lowest exam score. Also, the final exam will be
used as a make-up exam.
Group Work: We will be solving problems by working in small groups each class
period. Some of this work will be turned in for grading and some will be
presented in class by your group. You must present at least two problems in
class. If you miss a class, you can present an extra problem in class for the
points missed. Class participation is expected.
Grades: Your course grade will be based on 350 total points:
Exams
Group Work &
300
-2Class Participation
322 – 350 A
287 – 303 B
234 – 268 C
50
304 – 321 AB
269 – 286 BC
199 – 233 D
0 – 198 F