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Prerequisites. Credit for Calculus II (MAC 2312 or equivalent)
with a grade of C- or better.
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Text. Linear Algebra and Its Applications by
David C. Lay. Addison-Wesley, 4th edition.
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Course Content. Most of chapters 1, 2, 5, and 6, and parts of
chapters 4 and 7, if time permits.
The course will cover basic elements of linear algebra from
both theoretical and computational perspectives. The material
includes the study of systems of linear equations, matrix
algebra, vector spaces, inner-product spaces, linear transformations,
and quadratic forms.
Selected applications to problems involving data analysis
will be explored to illustrate the power and usefulness of the
methods discussed.
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Course Objectives. Linear algebra provides fundamental
methods and tools for modeling and analysing data in a vast array of
problems arising in the sciences and engineering. Data mining, image
analysis, and computer graphics are some examples of modern applications where
the methodology of linear algebra has played an important role. The
main goal of the course is to introduce students to the theoretical
and computational components of the discipline, emphasizing the
applicability of the methods and techniques discussed. The key
algebraic notions in linear algebra have geometric
counterparts that allow us to visualize various concepts, so both aspects
of the subject will be explored. The interplay
between geometry and algebra leads to a deeper understanding of
the concepts discussed and opens new perspectives.
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Grading. There will be two unit tests, several short quizzes and a
final exam. The dates for the quizzes will be announced in class about a week
ahead of each quiz. The dates for the tests are tentatively
Oct 4 and Nov 8 (both Thursdays), to be held during the lecture time (the dates
and times will be finalized by the end of the first week of classes).
The final exam date and time will be discussed in class.
Your work will be weighed as follows: quizzes (total) --
12%; first unit test - 25%; second unit test - 30%;
final exam - 33%.
You will get to drop one (your worst) quiz grade.
A grade of I
will not be given to avoid a D or an F, or to provide additional study time.
Failure to process a course drop will result in a course grade of F.
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Exam Policy. No makeup exams will be given. An absence from
a quiz or test may be excused if the student presents sufficient evidence
of extenuating circumstances and gets permission BEFORE the quiz/test
(unless it is an emergency).
Absences from tests or quizzes due to family
social events will not be excused. If a test absence is excused, the
final exam grade will be used in its place. For an excused quiz absence,
the average of the rest of the quiz grades will be used.
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University Attendance Policy.
Excused absences include documented illness, deaths in the family and other documented crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and official University activities. These absences will be accommodated in a way that does not arbitrarily penalize students who have a valid excuse. Consideration will also be given to students whose dependent children experience serious illness.
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Academic Honor Policy.
The Florida State University Academic Honor Policy outlines the University's
expectations for the integrity of students' academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty members throughout the process. Students are responsible for reading the Academic Honor Policy and for living up to their pledge to
". . . be honest and truthful and . . . [to] strive for personal and institutional integrity at Florida State University." (Florida State University Academic Honor Policy, found at http://dof.fsu.edu/honorpolicy.htm.)
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Americans With Disabilities Act.
Students with disabilities needing academic accommodation should:
(1) register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center; and
(2) bring a letter to the instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type. This should be done during the first week of class.
This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon request.
For more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities, contact the:
Student Disability Resource Center,
874 Traditions Way,
108 Student Services Building,
Florida State University,
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167;
(850) 644-9566 (voice),
(850) 644-8504 (TDD),
sdrc@admin.fsu.edu,
http://www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/
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Syllabus Change Policy.
Except for changes that substantially affect implementation of the evaluation (grading) statement, this syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advance notice.
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