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Course Information
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Course Description:
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Introduction to Linear Algebra is a first course in matrix theory. Students will learn about basic matrix operations and definitions. The course will be problem-oriented with tests and quizzes measuring understanding of vocabulary as well as applications.
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Course Objectives:
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The course objective is to understand how matrices can be used to simplify and solve problems.
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Prerequisites and Corequisites:
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The prerequisites for this course are Math 1910 and Math 1920.
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Course Topics:
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This course covers systems of linear equations, matrices, matrix algebra, elementary row operations, column operations, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, and linear transformations between vector spaces. Students should follow the units from 1 to 12 in numerical order.
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Specific Course Requirements:
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Students should have a basic knowledge of using a graphing calculator like the TI-83.
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Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements
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Required Textbooks:
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Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain current textbook information for this course: http://rodp.bkstr.com
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Supplementary Materials:
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The Study Guide, by David Lay. ISBN 0 - 201 - 77013 - X
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Hardware Requirements:
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Software Requirements:
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Instructor Information
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Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.
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Assessment and Grading
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Testing Procedures:
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There will be 10 on-line quizzes given at regular intervals throughout the course. Students will access the multiple choice quizzes using WebCT. The quizzes are open book and require the students to use their WebCT passwords. The quizzes are not timed, but students will have one attempt to answer the quiz questions and submit the answers. Students should not confer with other students or teachers on the quizzes or tests. There will also be two tests: the midterm exam and the final exam, given by proctors approved by the teacher of the course. Students will have to arrange the proctors and times for testing in advance. The tests will be sent to the proctors by email, administered by the proctors, and mailed back to the teacher of the course in a timely manner. These two tests will be closed book.
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Grading Procedure:
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The quizzes are each worth 10 points and each test is worth 100 points. Grades will be based on total points according to the scale below:
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Grading Scale:
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270 - 300---A
240 - 269---B
210 - 239---C
180 - 210---D Below 180 --F
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Assignments and Participation
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Assignments and Projects:
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There are 12 Modules for this course. Each Module consists of readings, practice problems, leading up to a quiz or a test. Students should read the textbood prior to working the practice problems. Email the teacher with any questions on the practice problems. These problems will not be graded. Then the student should take the online quiz which will cover the material in the practice problems. There is a week by week timetable for completing the modules. Module 1 - 6 will precede the midterm test. Modules 7 - 12 will culminate with the final exam. See the Module Link on the homepage for more information.
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Punctuality:
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Quizzes and tests must be completed during the scheduled week. Mailed exams will be graded and returned promptly.
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Course Ground Rules
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Students must learn how to use WebCT in order to read weekly units and take quizzes. Students are expected to email or call the teacher with any questions. Students may communicated with each other about homework problems, but should not communicate about quizzes or tests prior to the grading of the quiz or test.
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Guidelines for Communications
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Email:
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- Always include a subject line.
- Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
- Use standard fonts.
- Do not send large attachments without permission.
- Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
- Respect the privacy of other class members
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Discussion Groups:
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- Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker then a discussant.
- Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.
- Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other’s ideas.
- Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks.
- Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks.
- Be positive and constructive in group discussions.
- Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.
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Chat:
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- Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session.
- Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.
- Be concise in responding to others in the chat session.
- Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time.
- Be constructive in your comments and suggestion.
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Web Resources:
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Library
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The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses.
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Students With Disabilities
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Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.
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Syllabus Changes
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The instructor reserves the left to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.
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Technical Support
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Telephone Support:
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If you are having problems logging into your course,
timing out of your course, using your course web site tools, or other technical problems, please contact the RODP Help Desk by calling:
1-866-550-7637 (toll free)
or go to their website at:
http://help.rodp.org
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