MATH 340: Elementary Matrix and Linear Algebra

office: 713 Van Vleck
e-mail: maxim AT math.wisc.edu
office hours: Fri, online, during regular class time.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

• LEC 001: MoWeFr 1:20PM - 2:10PM
• LEC 003: MoWeFr 11:00AM – 11:50AM

INSTRUCTIONAL MODE: ONLINE, asynchronous.

CLASS HOMEPAGE: http://www.math.wisc.edu/~maxim/340F20.html

CANVAS PAGE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Matrix algebra, linear systems of equations, vector spaces, sub-spaces, linear dependence, rank of matrices, determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, inner products and orthogonal vectors, symmetric matrices.

SYLLABUS

TEXTBOOK:

Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications (9th Edition), by B. Kolman and D. Hill.
Publisher: Pearson; ISBN: 9780132296540.

LECTURES, PROBLEM SESSIONS, OFFICE HOURS:

The first lecture (Wed, Sept 2) will meet online at the scheduled time: it will be an introductory lecture, in which I will discuss the course policies. Subsequent lecture times will be used for live problem-solving sessions and office hours.


Recorded video lectures presenting theoretical aspects of the course will be posted online (on Canvas) a few hours before your regular class time, 3 times a week.

Live problem-solving sessions will be held every Wed during regular class time. To participate in the live problem-solving sessions, you’ll need to watch the posted video lectures for the previous week and to read the respective sections from your textbook.

Office hours will be held online each Friday during regular class time.

Your course grade will be based on quizzes (25%), two midterms (25% each) and one final exam (25%).
Your total scores will be curved. No letter grades will be assigned before the end of the semester. See the syllabus for the grade cut-offs.


The midterm exams are scheduled on October 7 and November 11. The midterms will be taken during the regular class time, using Honorlock. The final exam is scheduled on Friday, December 18, 10:05PM – 12:05PM, using Honorlock.


Use of phones, calculators or other inspirational resources will not be allowed during exams.


If you are eligible for special consideration on exams, please let me know as soon as possible, so that I can ensure that your needs are accommodated.


Make-up midterm exams will be considered only if there is a conflict with another university-related event (in which case you need to contact me as soon as possible), or a last-minute medical/family emergency (you need to show proof of such emergency, e.g., doctor's notes).

GETTING HELP:

If you need help with the course, first talk to your TA, then your instructor. Other sources for help include:
• Mathlab: free, drop-in tutorial program of the Department of Mathematics. It is primarily staffed by Mathematics Department teaching assistants.
• Drop-in Tutoring: offered by the College of Engineering's Undergraduate Learning Center (free).
• Guts (The Greater University Tutoring Service): is supported by the university with volunteer tutors (free).
• University Residence Halls Academic Tutoring.
• Private Tutors: if you prefer, some math department graduates offer tutoring services.

PIAZZA:

This term we will be using Piazza for class discussion. The system is highly catered to getting you help fast and efficiently from classmates, the TAs, and myself. Rather than emailing questions to the teaching staff, I encourage you to post your questions on Piazza. If you have any problems or feedback for the developers, email team@piazza.com. Find our class signup link, please consult the Math 340 Syllabus.

HOMEWORK:

Homework will not be collected or graded, but the quizzes in discussion and the exams will be based on these assignments, and completing these assignments is essential to learning the material. The assignments may change slightly as we move along.

Chapter	Problems
Chapter 1.	Section 1.1, problem 5, 15, 22. Section 1.2, problem 6-9. Section 1.3, problem 1, 11-15, 18, 19, 30, 31, 32. Section 1.4, problem 8, 9, 10, 36, 37. Section 1.5, problem 3, 4, 9, 22, 35, 36. Section 1.6, problem 1, 2, 3, 19.
Chapter 2.	Section 2.1, problem 5, 6, 7, 8. Section 2.2, problem 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 21. Section 2.3, problem 9, 10, 17.
Chapter 3.	Section 3.1, problem 3, 5, 7, 11, 14, 15. Section 3.2, problem 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15. Section 3.3, problem 2, 3, 5, 10, 12, 16. Section 3.4, problem 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Section 3.5, problem 1, 3.
Chapter 4.	Section 4.2, problem 3, 4, 7, 8, 15, 16. Section 4.3, problem 4, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20. Section 4.4, problem 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 15. Section 4.5, problem 2, 3, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 22. Section 4.6, problem 3, 4, 6, 14, 15, 16, 28, 29, 30, 47. Section 4.7, problem 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26. Section 4.8, problem 3, 9, 13, 15, 23, 43. Section 4.9, problem 2, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13, 24, 26, 35, 39, 41.
Chapter 5.	Section 5.1, problem 12, 26, 35. Section 5.2, problem 7, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26. Section 5.3, problem 7, 8, 16, 21, 25, 29, 37, 42. Section 5.4, problem 10, 11, 17, 18, 32, 33, 34. Section 5.5, problem 2, 3, 9, 15, 16.
Chapter 6.	Section 6.1, problem 2, 7, 10, 31, 35. Section 6.2, problem 1, 4, 7, 8, 15, 22, 25, 28. Section 6.3, problem 2, 7, 17, 22. Section 6.5, problem 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 16, 17.
Chapter 7.	Section 7.1, problem 6, 10, 12, 18, 21, 23. Section 7.2, TBD. Section 7.3, TBD.

QUIZZES:

Quizzes will be given during the weeks 2, 4, 7, 10, 12, 14, and they will be based on the above homework assignments.
They will be given on Thursdays, over a time window, and they will be proctored by Honorlock.
The normal duration of each quiz is 30 minutes.

EXAM PROCTORING WITH HONORLOCK:

Honorlock will proctor your exams and quizzes this semester. Honorlock is an online proctoring service that allows you to take your exam from the comfort of your home. You DO NOT need to create an account, download software or schedule an appointment in advance. Honorlock is available 24/7, and all that is needed is a computer, a working webcam/microphone, your ID, and a stable internet connection.

To get started, you will need Google Chrome and download the Honorlock Chrome Extension. When you are ready to complete your assessment, log into Canvas, go to your course, and click on your exam. Clicking "Launch Proctoring" will begin the Honorlock authentication process, where you will take a picture of yourself, show your ID, and complete a scan of your room. Honorlock will be recording your exam session through your webcam, microphone, and recording your screen. Honorlock also has an integrity algorithm that can detect search-engine use, so please do not attempt to search for answers, even if it's on a secondary device.

Honorlock support is available 24/7/365. If you encounter any issues, you may contact them through live chat on the support page or within the exam itself. Some guides you should review are Honorlock MSRs, Student FAQ, Honorlock Knowledge Base, and How to Use Honorlock.

Failure to use the proctoring service will result in a zero score on the respective exam/quiz.

COURSE EVALUATIONS:

COURSE EVALUATIONS UW-Madison uses an online course evaluation survey tool, AEFIS. In most instances, you will receive an official email two weeks prior to the end of the semester when your course evaluation is available. You will receive a link to log into the course evaluation with your NetID where you can complete the evaluation and submit it, anonymously. Your participation is an integral component of this course, and your feedback is important to me. I strongly encourage you to participate in the course evaluation.

WELCOMING MESSAGE:

As a diverse group, the Mathematics Department strives to foster an open and supportive community in which to conduct research, to teach, and to learn. In accordance with these beliefs and § 36.12 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Mathematics Department affirms that all community members are to be treated with dignity and respect and that discrimination and harassment will not be tolerated. We further commit ourselves to making the department a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors, regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, pregnancy, or any other aspect of identity. For more information, refer to https://www.math.wisc.edu/climate

I am firmly committed to promote an anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels safe and welcome. As such, you are expected to treat your instructor and all other participants in the course with courtesy and respect. Your comments to others should be factual, constructive and free from harassing statements. Students need to contribute in intelligent, positive, and constructive manners within the course.

MENTAL HELP:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning. These might include strained relationships, anxiety, high levels of stress, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, or loss of motivation. University Health Services is here to help with these or other issues you may experience. You can learn about the free, confidential mental health services available on campus by calling 608-265-5600 or visiting uhs.wisc.edu. Help is always available.

There are several options for confidential support, counseling, and medical services for student victims of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence on and off the UW-Madison campus. Student victims also have options for reporting to campus and/or law enforcement. For information about all of these options, please visit https://uhs.wisc.edu/assault/sa-resources.shtml

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Students in this class have the right to expect that their fellow students are upholding the academic integrity of this University. Academic dishonesty is a serious offense at the University because it undermines the bonds of trust and honesty between members of the community. On homework assignments, academic dishonesty involves using someone else's work without attribution (see the homework section for details). On quizzes and exams, academic dishonestly includes but is not limited to: looking at another students' work, making use of a disallowed reference during an exam, looking at a cellphone for any reason (even if it's just to check the time) during an exam, or not following the stated policies for take-home exams.

The math department treat all incidents of academic dishonesty very seriously. For instance, the consequences for cheating on an exam may range from automatically failing the course to suspension or expulsion. We will not hesitate to initiate disciplinary procedures should such a case arise. For more information, refer to https://www.students.wisc.edu/doso/academic-integrity/