COLLIN COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

FALL 2008

 

Course Number: Math 2373 Online                           

Course Title: Matrices, Vectors and Linear Programming                                                 

 

                                                                                                        

Instructor: Dr. Cyrus Malek                                                                                                    

Phone: (972)-881-5181

Email: cmalek@ccccd.edu (When the class begins, use the Blackboard Email)

Office: J226, Spring Creek Campus

Office Hours:

        By Appointment

 

Course Description:

 

Not for science majors. A study of matrices, vectors, determinants, inverses, system of linear equations, and linear programming with applications.

 

Textbook:

 

Textbook: Linear Algebra by Gareth Williams 6th edition Published by Jones and Bartlett, ISBN 978-0-7637-4631-5 and 0-7637-4631-2.

Student solution manual is required for this course and  you can purchase it with your textbook from bookstore. Also, you need a basic scientific or graphing calculator  for this course.

 

 

 

Grading Policy:

                         

Exam #1      Sep 15-Sep 20                                      25%                                        

Exam #2      Oct 13-Oct 18                                       25%                                                                      

Exam #3      Nov 10-Nov 15                                     25%                                                                       

Exam #4      Dec 8-Dec 13                                        25%   

The lowest of Exams  #1,#2,#3,#4 will be dropped                                                                        

Final Exam (comprehensive)   Dec 8-Dec13               25%    

Homework &  Practice Quizzes                                  0%                           

                          Total:                                               100%

 

  • All 4 exams and final exam will be given in the Testing Center Spring Creek Campus during assigned dates. You need at least two hours to take your exams. Make sure that you will be in testing center two hours prior to its closing time. You will receive your grade one week after the due date of each exam.  You can view your grade by clicking on My Grades icon at WebCT.  The lowest exam (except final exam) grade will be dropped.

  • You will be required to complete weekly homework.  You do not need to submit the homework but  You can check the student solution manual for the correct answers.  This will help  you to do well in exams.  Also, practice quizzes are given to help you to check your understanding of the weekly topics. Your exams questions would be similar to your homework, practice quizzes and practice exams. 

  • Your final exam questions are similar to problems in exams 1, 2, 3 and 4.

  • Using MATHLAB on  any of campuses is recommended and will help you to improve your grade.

  • Online activities such as group discussions are not required.

 

Grading Scales:

 

            90-100 - A      80-89 -  B        70-79  - C       60-69 - D

 

 

Course Policy:

 -You may repeat this course only once after receiving a grade, including W.

- If you drop this class on or before census day, it will not count against you.
-         Last day to withdraw is November 14.

-         No make-up test will be given.

-         Graphing calculators are allowed to be used in this course. (Except Texas Instrument 89 and 92)

-         You need to follow weekly schedule and do Homework problems promptly.

-         You are welcome to make an appointment to see me.

-         It is your responsibility to meet all deadlines assigned by the college and instructor

-         It is your responsibility to check your grade regularly and notify the instructor if there is any discrepancy.

 

Course Withdrawal:

To drop this class, you need to do the following:

1- Attain a Drop/Add sheet from the registrar's office;

2- Turn in the complete form to the office of Admission and Records 972-881-5710 on or prior to the drop deadline date;

3- All students will receive an F if they do not finish this class and do not withdraw on or prior to the drop deadline date.

4- Make sure your six course limit is satisfied. For further details, check http://www.ccccd.edu/aro/withdrawal.htm.

 

GENERIC SYLLABUS

You can access the generic syllabus at this link. This generic syllabus includes ADA Statement, Academic Ethics, and Course Learning Outcomes and Objectives.