Math 221
Linear Algebra
How to get in touch with me
Professor Tom LoFaro
Office: Olin 314
Office Hours: see schedule
Phone: 933-7463
Email: tlofaro@gustavus.edu
Text
Linear Algebra, third edition, Friedberg, Insel, and Spence,
Prentice Hall.
Objective
This course will be an introduction to linear algebra including both theory
and application. Linear algebra provides an ideal introduction to
the construction of proofs and much of our time will be spent on this activity.
We will cover the theory of vector spaces and linear transformations.
Chapters Covered
We will be covering chapters 1 through 5 and a brief look at chapter
7. Here is the tentative
schedule for the semester
Grading
| Homework Assignments |
100 points |
| 3 Exams |
300 points |
| 1 Final Exam |
150 points |
Homework assignments will be given daily at the beginning of each class
period and will be posted on the Math 221 homework
page. Explain your work clearly and concisely in complete sentences
when appropriate. Each set is worth 10 points. Homework will
be collected every Friday in class.
No
late homework is accepted for any reason. The
lowest three homework scores will be dropped. Staple each homework
set separately.
Exams
Exam Schedule
| Midterm I |
10/1 |
| Midterm II |
10/31 |
| Midterm III |
11/21 |
| Final Exam |
12/17 @ 1:00PM |
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