Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Linear Algebra

Course Prefix & Number:  Math2318

Section Number:  100

Semester: Spring17

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours:

Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Introduces and provides models for application of the concepts of vector algebra. Topics include finite dimensional vector spaces and their geometric significance; representing and solving systems of linear equations using multiple methods, including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion; matrices; determinants; linear transformations; quadratic forms; eigenvalues and eigenvector; and applications in science and engineering.

Course Prerequisite(s): ):  MATH 2414 Calculus II                                                                              

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

A First Course in Differential Equations with Modeling Applications,

10th Edition     Dennis G. Zill

(TI-30X IIS calculator.  No graphing calculators allowed.)

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

 Nelson Lozano

Campus/Office Location:

Gainseville 822

Telephone Number:

 

E-mail Address:

nlozano@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

 

 

 

4

Test

100%

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Final Exam

Optional

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1

Be able to solve systems of linear equations using multiple methods, including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion.

2

Be able to carry out matrix operations, including inverses and determinants.

3

Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of vector space and subspace.

4

Demonstrate understanding of linear independence, span, and basis.

5

Be able to determine eigenvalues and eigenvectors and solve problems involving eigenvalues.

6

Apply principles of matrix algebra to linear transformations.

7

Demonstrate application of inner products and associated norms.

 

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  Students are responsible for keeping up with what occurs in class when they are absent.  Dropping a course is the student's responsibility, but you MAY be dropped for excessive absence.  See Attendance Regulations in the North Central Texas College Catalog.

 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

Test 1: 2-16

Test 2: 3-9

Test 3: 4-13

Test 4: 5-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 9th 2015_.

 

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________

 

o         Communication

x        Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

 

o         American History

o         Government/Political Science

o         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

 


REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES

 

x           Critical Thinking

x          Communication

x         Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

o           Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook

 

 

Name of Instructional Dean:

Sara Alford

Office Location:

Flower Mound 200C

Telephone Number:

972-899-8414

E-mail Address:

salford@nctc.edu

 

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