Math 250B-02 Introduction to Linear Algebra and Dierential Equations Fall 2014

Class meets: MTWF 9:00am - 9:50am in Hum 511

Professor: Dr. Marina Borovikova
Oce/phone/email: MH 057 (657)278-2741 mborovikova@fullerton.edu
Oce hours: MTWTh 11:00am - 12:00pm or by appointment.
Text: Dierential Equations and Linear Algebra by Stephen W. Goode and Scott A. Annin. We
will cover chapters 1 - 7 of the text.
Course goals: An introduction to the solutions of ordinary dierential equations and their
relationship to linear algebra. Topics include matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, vector
spaces, linear independence, linear transformations and eigenvalues.
Homework: Homework is a very important part of this course, and will be assigned daily and
will be collected bi-weekly. Late homework will not be accepted. It will be to your advantage to
do as much of the homework as possible, even if you are not able to complete an entire assignment.
Homework counts as 5% of your grade.
Quiz: In addition to the assigned homework, there will be several quizzes. Quizzes count as 15%
of your grade.
Worksheets: During the course of the semester, there will be various in-class assignments, called
worksheets, to be done in groups of 4-5 students and to be turned in during the class. To earn
credit on class work, you must be in attendance and be an active participant in your group. In-class
work counts as 5% of your grade.
Exams: There will be three midterm exams and a comprehensive nal exam. Graphing calculators
will not be allowed on the exams. Each midterm exam counts as 15% of your grade.
Final Exam: The nal exam is cumulative and is scheduled on Wednesday, December 17
from 9:30-11:20am. The nal exam counts as 30% of your grade.
Grading Scale: Plus/minus letter grades will be given when appropriate. In borderline cases, I
reserve the right to raise any students semester grade for contributing to our class with a positive
attitude, hard work, and active participation. The grades will be distributed according to the
following percentages:
A+ (97-100), A (93-96), A- (90-92), B+ (87-89), B (84-86), B- (80-83),
C+ (76-79), C (70-75), D+ (66-69), D (63-65), D- (60-62), F (0-59).
Important dates: Tue, Sep 9 Last day to ADD with a permit
Tue, Sep 9 Last day to DROP without a grade of W
Fri, Oct 3 Last day to DROP with a grade of W
Fri, Nov 14 Last day to drop with a grade of W for a
serious and compelling reason
Remark on calculator use: Graphing calculators will not be allowed on the exams. Therefore,
it is highly recommended that you do not use them on homework either. However, it will be
necessary to use a calculator for some numerical computations. These can be done with a simple
pocket calculator.
Attention all NSM rst-time freshmen and transfer students: In an eort to assist you to
reach your highest academic potential the College of NSM administers a coordinated early progress
report system twice during your rst academic year (once each semester). Your NSM Faculty
instructors will submit progress reports during the fourth week to help identify students in need of
further assistance and advisement. You will be contacted by the Deans Oce to set up individual
appointments early in the semester to discuss faculty feedback and help you enhance or create an
academic plan for success. With hard work and dedication you will graduate with an NSM degree
from CSU Fullerton. We look forward to assisting you every step of the way.
Additional comments: Should you be forced to miss a class, it is your responsibility to obtain
the lecture notes and other important information from me or one of your classmates. As a courtesy
to me as well as to your classmates, please arrive on time and remain seated until class is dismissed.
If you absolutely must leave early, please let me know and sit near the door, so that you can leave
with minimal disruption to the class. Please turn o all pagers, cell phones, PDAs, and
laptops.
It is very important in any mathematics course to attend class, to do all assigned reading and
homework conscientiously and thoroughly, and to get any questions you might have cleared up as
quickly as possible. You are strongly encouraged to get help in class, before or after class, during
scheduled oce hours, or any other time you can catch me. You are also welcome to contact me
via e-mail or phone. Studying with your fellow students is also strongly encouraged.
Academic dishonesty: Students who violate university standards of academic integrity are subject to
disciplinary sanctions, including failure in the course and suspension from the university. Since dishonesty in
any form harms the individual, other students and the university, policies on academic integrity are strictly
enforced. I expect that you will familiarize yourself with the academic integrity guidelines found in the
current student handbook.
Academic dishonesty is cheating obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for work by the use of any dishon-
est, deceptive, fraudulent, or unauthorized means, or helping someone else commit such an act. Examples
include, but are not limited to:
1. Unacceptable examination behavior communicating with fellow students, copying material from
another students exam or allowing another student to copy from an exam, possessing or using unau-
thorized materials, or any behavior that defeats the intent of an exam.
2. Documentary falsication including forgery, altering of campus documents or records, tampering with
grading procedures, fabricating lab assignments, or altering medical excuses.
3. The rst violation of these standards will result in a score of zero on the assignment or exam. A second
violation will result in a grade of F for the course, and will be reported to the Dean of Students. You are
encouraged to see me prior to submitting an assignment or taking an exam if you have any questions
regarding these issues.
Emergency information: In the event of an emergency such as earthquake or re:
Take all your personal belongings and leave the classroom.
Use the stairways located at the east, west, or center of the building. Do not use the elevators. They
may not be working once the alarm sounds.
Go to parking lot F, at least 150 feet from the nearest building. Stay with class members for further
instruction.
For additional information on exits, re alarms and telephones, Building Evacuation Maps are located
near each elevator.
Anyone who may have diculty evacuating the building, please see your instructor.
The professor reserves the right to change the content of the syllabus at any time.
Daily schedule of classes:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday
Aug 25 Lecture 1.1 Aug 26 Lecture 1.2 Aug 27 Lecture 1.3, 1.4 Aug 29 Discussion
Worksheet 1
Sep 1 No Class Sep 2 Lecture 1.6 Sep 3 Lecture 1.8 Sep 5 Lecture 1.8
Labor Day Quiz1(1.1-1.4)
Sep 8 Discussion Sep 9 Review Sep 10 Lecture 2.1 Sep 12 Exam 1
Worksheet 2 Quiz 2 (1.6,1.8) HW1 due
Sep 15 Lecture 2.2 Sep 16 Lecture 2.3 Sep 17 Lecture 2.4 Sep 19 Discussion
Worksheet 3
Sep 22 Lecture 2.5 Sep 23 Lecture 2.5 Sep 24 Lecture 2.6 Sep 26 Discussion
Quiz 3 (2.1-2.4) Worksheet 4
Sep 29 Lecture 3.1 Sep 30 Lecture 3.2 Oct 1 Lecture 3.2 Oct 3 Lecture 3.3
Quiz4(2.5,2.6); HW2 due Quiz 5 (3.2)
Oct 6 Lecture 3.3 Oct 7 Discussion Oct 8 Review Oct 10 Exam 2
Worksheet 5 HW3 due
Oct 13 Lecture 4.1, 4.2 Oct 14 Lecture 4.3 Oct 15 Discussion Oct 17 Lecture 4.4
Worksheet 6 Quiz 6 (4.1-4.3)
Oct 20 Lecture 4.5 Oct 21 Lecture 4.6 Oct 22 Discussion Oct 24 Lecture 4.8
Worksheet 7 Quiz7(4.4-4.6);HW4 due
Oct 27 Lecture 4.11 Oct 28 Lecture 4.12 Oct 29 Lecture 5.1 Oct 31 Lecture 5.3
Quiz 8(4.8, 4.11, 4.12)
Nov 3 Lecture 5.4 Nov 4 Discussion Nov 5 Lecture 5.6 Nov 7 Lecture 5.6
Worksheet 8 Quiz 9 (5.1, 5.3-5.4) HW5 due
Nov 10 Lecture 5.7, 5.8 Nov 11 No Class Nov 12 Review Nov 14 Exam 3
Veterans Day Quiz 10 (5.6-5.8)
Nov 17 Lecture 6.1 Nov 18 Lecture 6.2 Nov 19 Lecture 6.3 Nov 21 Discussion
Worksheet 9; HW6 due
Dec 1 Lecture 6.7 Dec 2 Lecture 7.1 Dec 3 Lecture 7.2, 7.3 Dec 5 Discussion
Quiz 11 (6.1-6.3, 6.7) Worksheet 10
Dec 8 Lecture 7.3, 7.4 Dec 9 Lecture 7.6 Dec 10 Discussion Dec 12 Review
Quiz 12 (7.1) Worksheet 11 HW7 due
Dec 17 Final Exam
9:30-11:20am