Course : Math 290, Elementary Linear Algebra
Time and Place : MW 12:00 - 12:50, Learned Hall 2111
Description: In this course we will study elementary linear algebra. Topics to be covered include systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigen values and eigen vectors.
Text : Elementary Linear Algebra, by Larson and Falvo
Instructor : Professor D. Katz
Office : Snow Hall 501
Office Hours : MWF 2:00 - 3:00, and by appointment
Phone : 864-5159
E-mail : dlk AT math dot ku dot edu
Homework : Homework will be assigned each class period. A number of problems will assigned each class period, but only a few problems from each assignment are to be turned in. You are encouraged to work as many of the assigned problems as you can. Check here for the daily assignments : Math 290 Homework.
Course Grading : Homework 100 pts, two mid-term (in class) exams 100 pts each, comprehensive final exam 200 pts. Total course points : 500. Your final grade will be determined by dividing your total number of points by 500.
Mid-term Exam Dates : September 30 and November 11
Final Exam : The final exam is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, from 10:30am to 1:00pm. The final exam will be comprehensive.
Students with disability
The KU Office of Disability Resources (DR) coordinates accommodations and services for all eligible students with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to request accommodations and have not contacted DR, please do so as soon as possible. Their office is located in 22 Strong Hall; their phone number is 785-864-2620 (V/TTY). Information about their services can be found at www.disability.ku.edu. Please also contact me privately in regard to your needs in this course.
Policy on religious observances
Any student who has a conflict between the course schedule and a religous holiday
should contact the instructor as soon as possible.