Georgia Perimeter College – Lawrenceville Campus
Math 2641 – Section 401: Linear Algebra
Syllabus – Spring Semester 2004
Room – 2GUC 1750
MWF 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.


Credit Hours:  3Instructor: Mr. John Weber
First Day of Class:  12 January 2004Office:  2GUC 3080
Midpoint of Semester: 16 March 2004Office Phone: 678.407.5275
Last day of Class:  4 May 2004Department Phone: 678.407.5217
 emailjweber@gpc.edu
 Office Hours:
M/W: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; 10:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
T/R: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
F: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Other Hours by Appointment

I encourage you to take advantage of office hours. Often there is not sufficient time in class to ensure that every student understands the material presented. Clearing up a small problem early will often avoid much confusion later on. Please do not hesitate to contact me for assistance. If office hours are not convenient for you, please call me. I am often able to answer questions over the phone and it is no inconvenience to me. I would like to help you pass this course, but I cannot help if you do not ask.

I also encourage you to form 'study groups'. These groups can help you understand the homework assignments and to prepare for tests.

Prerequisite or corequisite: Math 2633.

Text: Lay, D. C. Linear algebra and its applications, 3rd Ed. (Required).

Other Materials: The TI-83 graphing calculator is required.

Course Description: To provide the student with the terminology, problem solving techniques, and pattern recognition skills necessary to solve more generalized and abstract problems; and to prepare the student for differential equations and other junior-level college mathematics.

Expected Educational Results

Course Evaluation: Tests, exams, assignments and the final grade of the course will be calculated as follows:

TypeNumberPointsTotal Points
HWn/a  
Tests5*100400
Final Exam1150150
TOTAL  550

*Note that the lowest of the first four tests will be dropped.

Grading Scale:

GradePercentagePoints
A90% - 100%493 – 550
B80% - 90%438 – 492
C70% - 80%383 – 437
D60% - 70%328 – 382
Fbelow 60%below 328

Tentative Test Dates:

Final Exam Date: Thursday, 6 May 2004, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Room 2GUC-2100
(NOTE!: This is different from our typical classroom!)

Assignments and Projects:
You should read the appropriate section of your test prior to class. Homework assignments are due at the beginning of the class. The project, if any, will be assigned independently of the normal class work. Students will be asked to submit a written report for the project.

Make-up Work:
You are responsible for all work. Homework and projects may be handed in late; there will be a 20% penalty for each 24-hour period the assignment is late. Late assignments may take longer to grade and return.

Missed Test Policy:
No make-up tests will be given unless prior arrangements are made. If you discover that you will be absent on the test day due to illness or other emergency, please leave me a message using one of the phone numbers listed above. Test corrections are NOT permitted for make-up tests. Make-up tests MUST be taken within one (1) week of the original test date, otherwise a grade of 0 will be assigned for the test.

Daily Schedule and Assignments

Attendance Policy:
Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. At midpoint, any student whose average is below 60 and who has missed more than four class meetings up to the midpoint of the semester will be withdrawn with a "W" from the class. Missing more than 15 minutes of class time will be considered 1/2 of an absence. Attendance will not be used in determining final grades.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGENTS' TEST

Students who are taking English 1102 are strongly encouraged to register for and take the Regents' Test.  You may register for the test even after drop/add is over in many cases. See a counselor to register.

When a student accrues 30 semester hours he/she MUST register for both parts of the test.  Students have two attempts to pass each part.  Students who do not pass in two attempts must take the appropriate remediation class(es).

If a student accrues 45 semester hours and has not passed both parts of the test, he/she MUST take remediation, which takes precedence over any other class.  A student in this category may not register for collegiate classes unless registered for the remediation classes required.

When you register for the Regents' Test, DO NOT FORGET TO GO TO THE TEST ON THE PRESCRIBED DATE.

During the semester you register for the test, there will be free prep sessions offered by Reading and English teachers at GPC Rockdale. Take advantage of these sessions.  More students pass on the first attempt who have attended a prep session.

Cheating Policy:
All student work must be that of the student submitting the work unless otherwise noted. Projects completed with partners or as small groups should be so noted with all names indicated on the papers. The giving or receiving of help from notes or another person during exams or tests may result in a grade of zero for this work and/or a grade of "F" in the course, and/or referral to the campus disciplinary committee for penalty, which may include suspension for the College. See Academic Honesty policy.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
If you are a student who is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require assistance or support services, please seek assistance through the Center for Disability Services. A CDS Counselor will coordinate those activities.

Center for Disability Services "ADA"
Students with a documented disability who require support services are encouraged to contact the counselors at the Center for Disability Services to determine whether they qualify for support services (tutors, interpreters, notetakers, and classroom modifications).  Please contact the Center at (404)-299-4038.

Equal Opportunity Statement
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age or disability, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program of activity conducted by Georgia Perimeter College.

Statement of Non-discrimination
Georgia Perimeter College supports the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order #11246, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the college.

Any individual with a grievance related to the enforcement of any of the above provisions should contact the Assistant Director of Human Resources, Ombudsperson.

Withdrawal:
Students are expected to withdraw themselves if they feel they cannot complete the course. Withdrawal forms are available in the Center's Office. Withdrawals must be completed before the above stated midpoint date to receive a grade of "W" from the class.

Please note that this syllabus provides a general outline for the semester and changes or adaptations may be required.


Math 2641 Section 401 Spring Semester, 2004

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