MAT 342
Summer 2006
SLN: 74652
*Important Note: All items on this syllabus are subject to change.
Any in-class announcement, verbal or written, is considered
official addendum to this syllabus.
Time and place:
11:20-1:00 (Daily) PSA 203
Instructor:
Paul Vaz
Phone:
480 - 965 - 2254
E-Mail:
paul.vaz@asu.edu
Office:
PSA 443
Office Hours: By appointment
Web Page:
http://math.asu.edu/~pvaz
Textbook:
:Principles of Linear Algebra, by Harvey A. Smith, ASU
Pre- or corequisite:
MAT 272 or equivalent.
Course Withdrawal: 7/7 - 7/21
Complete Withdrawal: 7/7 - 8/4
Grading: The semester grade will be computed from the final exam (40%), and 3 tests/quizzes/assignments (60%).
Grading Scale:
Exam:
A
B
C
D
E
(90% and above)
(80%–89.99%)
(70%–79.99%)
(60%–69.99%)
( < 60% )
Three tests will be given. The best possible preparation for the exams is regular attendance and
completion of suggested homework problems. All three exams will be given in the Testing Center
(PSA - 21) on the dates indicated on the exam schedule. In order to be admitted to the testing center
each student must have a valid ASU "Sun Card" and an official testing label. Labels will be handed
out in class by the instructor prior to each exam. Your calculator program memory may be
randomly viewed during any exam and will be cleared if anything suspicious is written therein.
Retain all graded tests up to the end of the semester.
Makeup Tests:Will be given at the discretion of the instructor and only in the case of verified medical or other
emergency. The instructor must be notified before the exam is given. Call the instructor's office
(480-965-2254) or the Mathematics Department Office (480-965-3951) and leave a message.
Calculators:
A graphing calculator is required. A TI–83 or a TI-86 is recommended. An internet and e-mail account
is required for all students. TI-89s and TI-92s cannot be used in class or during exams.
Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive and will be administered in class during the last class day and time.
Final Exam Policy: According to ASU policy, final exams can be rescheduled only under the following
circumstances:
1. religious conflict;
2. the student has more than three exams scheduled on the same day;
3. two finals are scheduled to occur at the same time;
If there is a last-minute personal or medical emergency, the student may receive a grade of Incomplete
and makeup the final within one calendar year. The student must provide written documentation and
be passing the class at the time to receive an Incomplete.
In particular, final exams cannot be rescheduled because of non-refundable airline tickets, family
gatherings, weddings, work schedules, or college convocation ceremonies associated with graduation.
Any exceptions to these rules must be approved by the Dean of the student's college.
Grade of Incomplete: A grade of incomplete, I, will be given only in the event that a documented emergency or
illness prevents a student who is otherwise doing acceptable work from completing a small
percentage of the course requirements.
Exam Schedule:
Exam #1
Exam #2
Exam #3
Final Exam
Friday 7/14
Friday 7/21
Friday 7/28
Friday 8/4
Chapter 0
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Cumulative
Tentative Schedule
Monday
7-3
Tuesday
7-4
Wednesday
7-5
Thursday
7-6
7-7
0.1
7-10
7-11
0.4
7-17
1.9, 1.10
7-24
2A.3
7-31
3.4
7-12
1.1, 1.2
7-18
1.11, 1.12
7-25
2A.4
8-1
3.5
0.2
7-13
1.3, 1.4
7-19
1.12, 1.13
(EXAM 2)
7-26
2)2)3.5
3.1
8-2
3.6
Friday
0.3
7-14
1.5, 1.6
7-20
1.7, 1.8
7-21
2A.1
7-27
2A.2
7-28
3.2
8-3
REVIEW
3.3
8-4
Final Exam