Math.310.001 Linear Algebra
Spring 2012 Course Info Overview

Teacher Info

Dan Kalman                Gray Hall 101        Phone 885-3122              Email: kalman@american.edu
Office Hours: Tu 11AM - 2PM, W 2:30 - 3:30PM, Th noon - 2:00PM, plus appointment or drop in.  See schedule below.
Feel free to phone my office anytime, make an appointment, drop in, or send me an email

Course Info

Text: Linear Algebra and its Applications, updated 3rd Edition by David Lay (click here for the cover)
Grades: Final Exam - 36%, 2 in-class exams - 24% each, optional course portfolio - 16%

Class Meets: M Th 2:10 - 3:25 

Course Webpage: Go to www.dankalman.net and click the link for linear algebra
 

Homework

Each week, most students should spend 6 to 10 hours out of class for a three credit course (based on a 12 to 15 credit load and a 40 to 50 hour full time week). Expect each homework assignment to take 3 to 5 hours. It may not be wise to plan on doing the entire assignment at one sitting!

Exam Dates

 

Thursday

2/16

First Midterm

Thursday

3/29

Second Midterm

Monday

5/7

Final Exam: 2:35 - 5:05 PM