Math 343 Linear Algebra II, Spring 2009
Section 01 7:05-8:20 am TR Sci 102
Instructor: Dr. Z. Zeng, Office: Sci 218D, Phone: 773-442-5763
email: zzeng@neiu.edu
Web site: http://www.neiu.edu/~zzeng
Office hours: 11:00-1:30, Tuesday and Thursday
No appointment needed in regular office hours.
Prereq: Math 243 with grade A, B, or C
Text: Matrices and Linear Algebra, H. Schneider and G.P. Barker
Software: It is recommended that you purchase Maple 12 if you have a
computer at home. Maplesoft offers substantial discount to students
in this class (Promotion code: AP46924). Click [here] for details.
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 first class each week unless otherwise announced.
No late homework will be accepted but 2 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: Exam 1: Tuesday, March 10
Exam 2: Tuesday, April 28
Final Exam (take-home) Due Tue. May 5.
Method Evaluation of your performance in the course is based on
of Evaluation the exams (200 points), homework (200 points) and the
the final exam (100 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, April 3 is the last day to drop this class