MATH 309: SECTION 501 - LINEAR ALGEBRA FOR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

SPRING 2018

Instructor: Richard G. Lynch Phone: (979) 845-3261 (Blocker main office)Office: BLOC 608N Email: rglynch@math.tamu.edu

Office Hours: TR 2:00 - 3:00 pm (currently very tentative) or by appointmentInstructor’s Webpage: http://www.math.tamu.edu/ rglynchCourse’s Webpage: http://www.math.tamu.edu/ rglynch/math304 2017s/

Class Time and Location: TR 11:10 - 12:25 pm, BLOC 149

Textbooks: My notes will most likely be sufficient so you may choose not to purchase these.

• S. J. Leon, Linear Algebra with Applications, 9th, Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 978-0321962218• M. R. Spiegel, Schaum’s Outline of Fourier Analysis with Applications to Boundary Value Problems,1st, McGraw-Hill, ISBN-13: 978-0070602199

Course Description: We will cover systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces,linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, inner product spaces, orthogonal func-tions, separation of variables, Fourier series, and Bessel functions. Prerequisite: Math 221, 251, or 253;Math 308 at least concurrently; junior or senior classification or permission of instructor.

Course Outline and Schedule:Other than the exam dates, since only two are listed, I will roughly follow the schedule listed here: http:

//www.math.tamu.edu/courses/math309/currentsched.html

Grading:Category Points Dates (tentative)Homework 100Exam 1 100 Thursday, 2/15Exam 2 100 Thursday, 3/29Exam 3 100 Thursday, 4/26Final 100 Thursday, 5/3, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

1. Homework: There will be weekly homework assignments consisting of 5 - 10 problems, making up 20% ofyour total grade. I will post these in eCampus. Late homework will generally not be accepted, however, ifyou contact me ahead of time notifying me of your circumstances, I may provide an exception. Handed-inwork should be neat and professional. Work out problems on scratch paper before writing up your finalsolution. A new sheet of paper (or at least a new side) for each problem is suggested. Also staple together,and if you use notebook paper, make sure to tear off the fringe! I definitely recommended using blankcopy paper instead. Each homework assignment will be weighted equally. I may or may not drop at leastone of your lowest homework scores.

2. Exams: The three midterm exams will be 75 minutes each, during our regularly scheduled class time.Each one will account for 20% of your total grade. The final exam will be cumulative, also worth 20%of your grade. It will be held in the same location (BLOC 149), but at a different time than our usualclass time (see above). I will replace your lowest midterm exam score with the final exam score shouldyou score better on the final. Simple scientific calculators will be permitted during each exam.

3. Grading Scale: grades will be handed out according to the standard grading scale of A - 90%, B - 80%,C - 70%, D - 60% and F - below 60%. Since the class is out of 500 points, you will need at least 450, 400,350, 300, or below 300 points for an A, B, C, D, or F, respectively. I may or may not adjust the scale atthe end of the semester. If I do, it will only be in a way beneficial to you, the student.

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4. Makeups and Excused Absence policy: Makeups for any homework, the three midterm exams, or thefinal exam will only be given if you have a university approved excuse. Please notify me prior to the duedate or exam date if possible. In case not, you have up to two days to contact me afterwards. Makeupswill only be allowed up to three weekdays after the due date or exam date, unless the excused absence isprolonged. Please refer to the Student Rules, http://student-rules.tamu.edu/, for more information.

Other Policies and Information:

1. Help Sessions and Office Hours: The department offers help sessions. You can find the schedule here.Also, I strongly encourage you to visit me in office hours if you are struggling with a particular topic.I can help you with homework, however, please try to make a valiant effort on the homework yourselfbefore seeking help. The best way to learn math is by doing!

2. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Statement: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) isa federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons withdisabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteeda learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believeyou have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in Cain Hall, RoomB118, or call 845-1637. For additional information visit http://disability.tamu.edu.

3. Academic Dishonesty: You are more than welcome to work together with other students to tackle thehomework, but absolutely DO NOT copy another’s work. Written work should be your own. If I findthat you cheated in any way, you will receive a zero for the assignment or exam and I will report you tothe appropriate office. Always abide by and uphold the Aggie Honor Code:

“An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.”

Please refer to http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu/Rules-and-Procedures for more information.4. Copyright: All printed materials including (but not limited to) lectures, handouts, quizzes, exams, and

information posted on the web are protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction or sale ofsuch materials is punishable under law. © 2018 Richard G. Lynch.