The course covers basics of elementary linear algebra. It is not just computation but the intent is that some concepts and understanding give and gain significance from the computation. It is meant to be at the level of a Second year mathematically competent student.

The text is book written by Matthew Brin and Gerald Marchesi ;Linear Algebra 16-th edition. We will cover the first 6 chapters fairly thoroughly and if time provides delve into Chapter 7. A weekly schedule plan is laid out below.

Final exam date and location to be announced.

Tests 1 and 2, and the Quiz at the end will be prepared for the individual sections and graded by the instructor(some sharing of writing and grading may occur). The Midterm is scheduled Oct. 21 in the evening. Please plan accordingly for class conflicts and extreme hardship we will schedule a make-up date. The time and location of the Final exam will be determined by the University during the scheduled times for final exams.

The exams will be pretty detailed and will require your mastery of the material to do well. Typically the percentage score expectation for the various grades are: A 85-100 ; B 70-85 ; C 50-70 ; D 40-50 with + and - at the extremes.

There will be 1000 possible for the course comprised as follows;

Additionally, there will be 100pts. contributed by the instructor to be based on work in the class. Each instructor will choose how to use attendance, in class quizzes, homework or special assignments to determine this contribution.