Math 343 Linear Algebra II, Fall 2000
Section 31     4:15-5:30 am TR Sci 144

Instructor:      Dr. Z. Zeng,   Office: Sci 204H,   Phone: 773-794-6518
email:           zzeng@neiu.edu
Web site:        http://www.neiu.edu/~zzeng  and go to Teaching Materials

Office hours:    3:00-4:00, 5:45-6:35 pm, TR., 10:00-12:00am Wed. 
                 No appointment needed in regular office hours.

Prereq:          Math 243 with grade A, B, or C

Text:            The Keys to Linear Algebra, by D. Solov

Software:        It is recommended that you purchase the Maple V.5 
                 (student edition) if you have a computer at home. 
                 otherwise you'll have to use the computing labs on campus.

Course           A continuation of Math 243 with emphasis on computational
Description      methods, LU, QR and SVD factorizations

Method           Lectures, question and answer sessions, moderated individ- 
of Instruction   ual and group problem solving sessions, hand-in problem 
                 assignments, regular use of technology in and out of the
                 classroom.

Homework:        There will be homework assignments at end of every class.  These
                 assignments will be graded on the basis of mathematical 
                 correctness and presentation. Assignments must be in final
                 form - no scratch work please. Homework is due at the beginning 
                 of the next class unless otherwise announced. 
                 No late homework will be accepted but 3 worst scores will 
                 be dropped. I reserve the right to deduct 50% or more for 
                 poorly presented assignments.  You are encouraged to discuss 
                 with each other but may not copy works. If you miss a class, 
                 please check the web site for the assignment.

Exams:           There will be a midterm exam on Tuesday, Oct. 31  and a 
                 comprehensive Final Exam on 
                             Tue., Dec. 12, 4:00-5:50 pm

Method           Evaluation of your performance in the course is based on
of Evaluation    the mid-term exams (100 points), homework (200 points),
                 and the Final Exam (200 points). The total number of points 
                 is 500. The scale of grading:

                 90-100% (450-500 pts): A, 80-89%(400-449 pts): B, 
                 65-79% (325-399 pts): C, 55-64%(275-324 pts): D

Department secretaries will not give out final grades. Please do not ask.

Friday, Nov. 10 is the last day to drop this class