Section Webpage: http://abacus.bates.edu/~pjayawan/205winter09/205w09.html

Please check the webpage and your bates email regularly for announcements pertaining to our section. The weekly schedule for the course is posted on the webpage.

Math Resources Webpage: For old quizzes and exams, and other study material, look up http://abacus.bates.edu/~etowne/mathresources.html

Mathematics and Statistics Workshop:

• Located at 146 Wood St. (Canham House 1 & 2)
• Drop-in hours: Monday through Thursday 1-4 p.m.
• Individual tutoring available
• For more information: http://abacus.bates.edu/acad/acad_support/msw/index.html
• To make an appointment: email the director, Grace Coulombe (gcoulomb@bates.edu)

Text: Linear Algebra and its Applications, Third Edition Update, by David C. Lay (published by Addison Wesley).

Calculator: You will be allowed to use a TI-83 Graphing Calculator (or equivalent) on tests and the final exam. We will also use the calculator in class.

Tests: The dates for the two in-class tests are Friday, February 13; and Friday, March 20. Any questions regarding the grading of a test need to be cleared up within two days after the test has been returned.

Missed tests: In the event of a verifiable emergency that prevents you from taking a test at the scheduled time, you must notify me as soon as possible, and in any case, before the next regularly scheduled class. Make-up tests will be administered at my discretion and may be different from the regular exam.

Final Exam: The final exam is scheduled for Thursday, April 16 from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Every student has to take the final exam at this time. In case of an emergency contact me and the Dean of Students office as soon as possible to make alternative arrangements.

Homework: Homework will be assigned weekly and selected homework problems will be graded. It is your responsibility to get the information regarding the homework due for the next class.

• Homework is due at the beginning of the class.
• Late homeworks will not be accepted. If you are unable to hand in the homework during class, you must hand it in on the due date by 3.30 p.m. in my office (Hathorn Hall 211). A few of the lowest homework scores will be dropped at the end of the semester.
• Grading will be on both correctness and completeness. Correct answers which are not accompanied by coherent explanation will be worth 0 points.

Class participation: We will engage in class discussions as we learn new concepts. We will solve problems together on the board or in groups. Not simply attendance, but your active participation is essential for these activities and will count toward the class participation grade. What matters for the class participation grade is your effort to contribute to the class and not the correctness of your answers. We may have occasional short quizzes on reading assignments and class discussions and these will contribute to the class participation grade. Handing in extra problems besides the required homework problems will also count toward your class participation grade.

Grades: The weights of each category in your final grade are as follows:

Homework: 15%	Class participation: 10%
Tests: 22.5% each	Final exam: 30%

To calculate your grade in each category at the end of the semester, I will divide the total points earned by the total possible points in that category and then multiply it by the value indicated above. For instance, if there were 130 possible homework points and you got 110 points, then I will take 110/130 and multiply it by 15 to get the homework portion of your grade. Adding the results for each category will give your final grade percentage.

Academic Integrity: The College Code of Student Conduct will be enforced in all the areas of the course and students found to be in violation will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary processes.

Accomodations Based on Learning Differences: Students planning to use accomodations for this course should contact me as soon as possible.