MAT 211 
Introduction to Linear Algebra 
Section 2, Fall 2003 
TTh 5:20--6:40 pm 
Physics P-113 

Prof. Claude LeBrun.
Office hours: TTh 1--2 pm, Math Tower 3-108.


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Paper Homework

Important dates

The Final Exam will take place on Thursday, Dec 18, in Harriman Hall 137, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Click here for more information.

Homework The only way to learn mathematics is to solve problems yourself. This course will therefore involve a great deal of homework, in two different formats:
    Paper homework: a set of problems from the text is assigned for each week, and must be turned in on the assigned due date (usually Tuesday), in class. Late homework will not be accepted. 

    Be sure to check the web for revisions before starting each homework assignment.

  • Web homework: You need to register at http://egrade.brownstone.net/live/classes/211section2/. 

    • Go to this page and bookmark it. Then follow further online instructions.

    Most weeks, you will need to do an on-line homework assignment. These will be due on Sunday nights at midnight. 

    • To move from one problem to another within an assignment, click on the next and/or previous buttons which are displayed within your browser screen.
    • When you have finished the assignment, click on the grade button. You will immediately be informed of your score for the assignment. Each assignment is worth a total of 15 points. 
    • You are allowed do an assignment several times. In this case, your grade for the assignment will be the highest of the scores for your various attempts. There is at present no penalty for attempting an assignment several times. Unfortunately, however, this policy has made it necessary to disable the feedback feature of the e-Grade system. 
    • Wiley is asking for your opinion of the e-grade system. Please go to their survey page, and let them have it.
It is often a good idea to work together with others in the class. However, since homework earns credit, it is understood that everyone submitting particular problems has solved them individually. 

Remember: trying to learn the material just before the exam rarely produces good results in any math course! 

Grading: This course will entail two in-class mid-term exams and a final. By enrolling in the course, it is understood that you are making a firm commitment to be in attendance on the dates of these exams. Your course grade will be based on your exam scores, paper homework, and web homework, weighted as follows:
 
Paper Homework 10%
Web Homework  15%
Midterm #1 20%
Midterm #2 20%
Final exam 35%

The Professor may be reach by e-mail at

claude@math.sunysb.edu

This is the best method for arranging for appointments outside of regular office hours.

DSS advisory. If you have a physical, psychiatric, medical, or learning disability that could adversely affect your ability to carry out assigned course work, we urge you to contact the Disabled Student Services office (DSS), Educational Communications Center (ECC) Building, room 128, (631) 632-6748.  DSS will review your situation and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation regarding disabilities will be treated as strictly confidential.

Students for whom special evacuation procedures might be necessary in the event of an emergency are encouraged to discuss their needs with both the instructor and with DSS. Important information regarding these issues can also be found at the following web site:

http://www.ehs.stonybrook.edu/fire/disabilities.asp