Course Guide

Math 312 Lecture 2 - Fall 1998

• Lectures MWF 10-11, DRL A7.
• Office: DRL 4E2A, Ext. 8-9594.
• Office hours (fall 1998): Mon. and Fri., 11:30am-12:30pm; and by appointment.
• E-mail: harbater@mail.sas.upenn.edu

Math. Dept. Office: DRL 4W1, Ext. 8-8178.

Math. Dept. Undergraduate Program Information

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The course: Math 312 -- Linear Algebra: This is a one-semester course concerning linear equations, vectors, matrices, and vector spaces. It is intended for students in engineering, physics, and other subjects in which a linear algebra is used. Math 141 (or 151) is a prerequisite, and Math 240 is recommended. Math 312 does not count toward the Mathematics major, but it does count toward the Mathematics minor. Math 370 is another course that covers related material in greater depth; it counts toward the Mathematics Major requirement.

Lectures: MWF 10-11, DRL A7.

Text: Strang, Introduction to Linear Algebra, 2nd edition.

Homework: Weekly problem sets. Lowest one dropped.

Exams: Two in-class exams, and a final exam after the end of classes.

E-mail and web: Email accounts are required. Send your email address to Dr. Harbater. Use the web to obtain homework assignments and to see course announcements.

Semester calendar:

• First day of class: Wednesday, Sept. 9.
• First in-class exam: Friday, Oct. 16.
• Last date to drop: Friday, Oct. 16.
• Fall break: Sat.-Mon., Oct. 17-19.
• Second in-class exam: Friday, Nov. 20.
• Withdrawal deadline: Friday, Nov. 20.
• Last class: Friday, Dec. 11.
• Final exam: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 4-6pm, DRL A8.

Grade:

• 200 points ...... Homework (lowest problem set dropped)
• 100 points ...... First in-class exam
• 100 points ...... Second in-class exam
• 200 points ...... Final exam
• 600 points ...... TOTAL

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