Mathematics 330 Homepage
Spring 2022 University of Nevada Reno
330 LINEAR ALGEBRA I (3+0) 3 credits
Vector analysis continued; abstract vector spaces; bases, inner products; projections; orthogonal complements, least squares; linear maps, structure theorems; elementary spectral theory; applications.
Corequisite(s): MATH 283 R.
Instructor Course Section Time
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Eric Olson Math 330-1004 Linear Algebra 4:00-5:15am MW SLH 3
Eric Olson Math 330-1005 Linear Algebra 3:00-4:15pm TR AB 206
Course Information
- Instructor:
- Eric Olson
- email:
- Please contact me through WebCampus
- Office:
- DMS 238 and through Zoom by appointment
- Homepage:
- https://fractal.math.unr.edu/~ejolson/330-22s/
- Live Stream:
- If you can't come to class due to sickness, quarantine or other reasons,
please join via the Zoom link in WebCampus.
- Grader:
- Vanessa Vidas (through
WebCampus)
- Required Texts:
- Linear Algebra and Its Applications, n-th Edition by David C. Lay.
- https://www.pearson.com/mylab
(class registration code)
- Other resources:
- MIT Open Courseware, Gilbert Strang, Spring 2010.
- 18-06-linear-algebra-spring-2010
- Introduction to Applied Linear Algebra, Boyd and Vandenberghe.
-
http://vmls-book.stanford.edu/
As you may have noticed, I've been using a graphics tablet connected to
a laptop computer to deliver my lectures. I think an iPad could be used
in the same way and that's good. What I'm most interested in, however,
is how a student might use an iPad during class and for homework.
As the university moves forward with the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative
more and more students will have these devices and it would be useful to
figure out how they can be used by the students to learn mathematics.
Just as the administration asked the teachers what they thought might
work, I'm also asking you what you think might work.
Again, there is no requirement to contribute any ideas here, but any ideas
would be much appreciated. I'll forward them to a department-level
discussion and also develop them in my own teaching.
[25-Apr-2022] Written Assignment 10 Due
Please work the problems
- Section 6.1 # 35
- Section 6.2 # 35
- Section 6.5 # 32
from our book, scan your work and turn your answers in to
WebCampus
for grading before the end of the day.
[18/19-Apr-2022] In Class Exam 2
We will have our second in-class exam on the schedule
- Section 1004: Monday April 18
- Section 1005: Tuesday April 19
Attendance is mandatory to take the test unless you have made arrangements
with the DRC or have other special considerations. Here are two sample exams
for review:
I've sent a message to the UNR Mathematics center. Hopefully they will schedule a group review sometime before the exam.
[18-Apr-2022] Math Center Review
An in-person review at the
UNR Math
Center will be held at 9:30 AM
Monday April 18. For some reason the schedule has not
been updated on the Math Center's Review Sessions webpage;
however, it does appear in the
Math Center's
Google Calendar.
[16-Apr-2002] Zoom Review Session
I will be holding a review session at 11 AM over Zoom for Exam 2.
Please see your messages
in WebCampus
for details.
[15-Apr-2022] Written Assignment 9 Due
Please work the problems
- Section 5.2 # 31
- Section 5.2 # 32
- Section 5.3 # 31
from our book, scan your work and turn your answers in to
WebCampus
for grading before the end of the day.
[08-Apr-2022] Written Assignment 8 Due
Please work the problems
- Section 5.1 # 33
- Section 5.1 # 34
- Section 5.1 # 35
from our book, scan your work and turn your answers in to
WebCampus
for grading before the end of the day.
[28-Mar-2022] Written Assignment 7 Due
Please work the problems
- Section 3.2 # 37
- Section 3.2 # 41
- Section 3.2 # 49
from our book, scan your work and turn your answers in to
WebCampus
for grading before the end of the day.
[21-Mar-2022] Written Assignment 6 Due
Please work the problems
- Section 1.7 # 34
- Section 2.8 # 43
- Section 2.9 # 28
from our book, scan your work and turn your answers in to
WebCampus
for grading before the end of the day. Note that the due date
has been delayed until a week from Monday on account
of the exam and Spring break.
[8/9-Mar-2022] In Class Exam 1
We will have our first in-class exam on the schedule
- Section 1004: Wednesday March 9
- Section 1005: Tuesday March 8
Attendance is mandatory to take the test unless you have made arrangements
with the DRC or have other special considerations. Here are two sample exams
for review:
I've sent a message to the UNR Mathematics center. Hopefully they will schedule a group review sometime before the exam.
[04-Mar-2022] Written Assignment 5 Due
Please work the problems
- Section 2.3 # 28
- Section 2.3 # 36
- Section 2.5 # 21
from our book, scan your work and turn your answers in to
WebCampus
for grading before the end of the day.
[25-Feb-2022] Written Assignment 4 Due
Please work the problems
- Section 2.1 # 28
- Section 2.2 # 23
- Section 2.2 # 31
from our book, scan your work and turn your answers in to
WebCampus
for grading before the end of the day.
[18-Feb-2022] Written Assignment 3 Due
Please work the problems
- Section 1.8 # 32
- Section 1.9 # 11
- Section 1.9 # 43
from our book, scan your work and turn your answers in to
WebCampus
for grading before the end of the day.
[11-Feb-2022] Written Assignment 2 Due
Please work the problems
- Section 1.4 # 41
- Section 1.4 # 42
- Section 1.5 # 49
from our book, scan your work and turn your answers in to
WebCampus
for grading before the end of the day.
[04-Feb-2022] Written Assignment 1 Due
Please work the problems
- Section 1.2 # 35
- Section 1.2 # 37
- Section 1.2 # 38
from our book, scan your work and turn your answers in to
WebCampus
for grading before the end of the day.
[18-Jan-2022] COVID Contact Tracing
If there is a positive case in our class,
university policy
encourages the student to fill out the
contact tracing form. I will inform the class if I become aware
of any positive cases within the class. If you are
feeling sick or have questions please contact me through the
WebCampus messaging system.
Please respect distancing guidelines and do no congregate at the
front of the classroom before or after class.
[14-Jan-2022] Welcome Spring 2022
I am looking forward to seeing you Monday. As you may know, the campus
currently has mandatory mask rules in place. To avoid people getting sick
while attending class not only is it import to follow these and related
guidelines, but to understand the spirit in which these rules were made.
Please employ your best judgment to prevent the spread of the epidemic
and its contagious variants.
Do not come to class if you are sick--even if it's something other than
COVID-19. If you are subject to quarantine because of exposure to the
disease, please stay home. If you are already sick or in quarantine and
can't come on the first day of class, check the
WebCampus page for this
course later today for the Zoom link and other information.
While this section of Math 330 is not high-flex, in anticipation of
increased absences due to the epidemic I will live-stream our class
meetings each day at a link available in WebCampus and maintain an
online archive of course materials including lecture notes, assignments
and other announcements. Unless there is a change in policy, in-person
attendance will be required for all exams and the final.
Last year I discovered that Zoom worked well for office hours as it
provided greater flexibility to meet with students: Our meeting times
can be arranged around individual schedules and there is no need to go
to campus just to ask a question. Please send me a message on WebCampus
to schedule all office hours.
As in previous semesters, students should avoid congregating around
instructional space entrances before or after class sessions and exit
the instructional space immediately after the end of instruction to
help ensure social distancing and allow for the persons attending the
next scheduled class session to enter. Note that students who cannot
wear a face covering due to a medical condition or disability, or who
are unable to remove a mask without assistance may seek accommodation
through the Disability Resource Center.
Grading
Exam 1 50 points
Exam 2 50 points
MyLab Math Online 50 points
Handwritten Homework 50 points
Final 100 points
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300 points total
Exams and quizzes will be interpreted according to the following
grading scale:
Grade Minimum Percentage
A 90 %
B 80 %
C 70 %
D 60 %
The instructor reserves the right to give plus or minus grades and
higher grades
than shown on the scale if he believes they are warranted.
Quiz and Exam Schedule
There will be two exams and a final exam. In person attendance
is mandatory for all exams and the final.
Course Policies
Communications Policy
Lectures and classroom activities will held in person and live streamed
through through Zoom at the scheduled meeting time listed in MyNevada
for this course. Please check
the canvas page for the Meeting ID and Join URL under the Zoom tab
if you are unable to make it to class.
If you wish to set up an appointment for office hours
please send me a message through
WebCampus.
Late Policy
Students must have an approved university excuse to be eligible for a
make-up exam. If you know that you will miss a scheduled exam please
let me know as soon as possible.
Plagiarism
Students are encouraged to work in groups and consult resources outside
of the required textbook when doing the homework for this class. Please
cite any sources you used to complete your work including Wikipedia, other
books, online discussion groups as well as personal communications. Exams
and quizzes, unless otherwise noted, will be closed book, closed notes
and must reflect your own independent work. Please consult the section
on academic conduct below for additional information.
Diversity
This course is designed to comply with the UNR Core
Objective 10 requirement on diversity and equity. More information about
the core curriculum may be found in the UNR Catalog
here.
COVID-19 Policies
Statement on COVID-19 Training Policies
Students must complete and follow all guidelines as stated in the Student
COVID-19 Training modules, or any other trainings or directives provided
by the University.
Statement on COVID-19 Face Coverings
In response to COVID-19, and in alignment with State of Nevada Governor
Executive Orders, Roadmap to Recovery for Nevada plans, Nevada System
of Higher Education directives, the University of Nevada President
directives, and local, state, and national health official guidelines
face coverings are required at all times while on campus, except when
alone in a private office. This includes the classroom, laboratory,
studio, creative space, or any type of in-person instructional activity,
and public spaces.
A "face covering" is defined as a covering that fully covers a person's
nose and mouth, including without limitation, cloth face mask, surgical
mask, towels, scarves, and bandanas (State of Nevada Emergency Directive 024).
Students that cannot wear a face covering due to a medical condition or
disability, or who are unable to remove a mask without assistance may seek
an accommodation through the Disability Resource Center.
Statement on COVID-19 Social Distancing
Face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing. Students shall
observe current social distancing guidelines where possible in accordance
with the Phase we are in while in the classroom, laboratory, studio,
creative space (hereafter referred to as instructional space) setting and
in public spaces. Students should avoid congregating around instructional
space entrances before or after class sessions. If the instructional
space has designated entrance and exit doors students are required to
use them. Students should exit the instructional space immediately after
the end of instruction to help ensure social distancing and allow for
the persons attending the next scheduled class session to enter.
Statement on COVID-19 Disinfecting Your Learning Space
Disinfecting supplies are provided for you to disinfect your learning
space. You may also use your own disinfecting supplies.
Contact with Someone Testing Positive for COVID-19
Students must conduct daily health checks in accordance with CDC
guidelines. Students testing positive for COVID-19, exhibiting
COVID-19 symptoms or who have been in direct contact with someone
testing positive for COVID-19 will not be allowed to attend in-person
instructional activities and must leave the venue immediately. Students
should contact the Student Health Center or their health care provider to
receive care and who can provide the latest direction on quarantine and
self-isolation. Contact your instructor immediately to make instructional
and learning arrangements.
Local, State and Federal COVID-19 Information
Statement on Academic Success Services
Your student fees cover usage of the University Math Center, University
Tutoring Center, and University Writing and Speaking Center. These
centers support your classroom learning; it is your responsibility to
take advantage of their services. Keep in mind that seeking help outside
of class is the sign of a responsible and successful student.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Nevada Department of Mathematics and Statistics
is committed to equal opportunity in education
for all students, including those with documented physical disabilities
or documented learning disabilities. University policy states that it is
the responsibility of students with documented disabilities to speak
with the Disability Resource
Center during the first week of each semester to discuss appropriate
accommodations to ensure equity in grading, classroom experiences and
outside assignments.
For assistance with accessibility, or to report an issue,
please use the
Accessibility
Help Form. The form is set up to automatically route your request
to the appropriate office that can best assist you.
Statement on Audio and Video Recording
Surreptitious or covert video-taping of class or unauthorized audio
recording of class is prohibited by law and by Board of Regents
policy. This class may be videotaped or audio recorded only with the
written permission of the instructor. In order to accommodate students
with disabilities, some students may be given permission to record class
lectures and discussions. Therefore, students should understand that
their comments during class may be recorded.
Academic Conduct
Bring your student identification to all exams.
Work independently on all exams and quizzes.
Behaviors inappropriate to test taking may disturb other
students and will be considered cheating.
Don't send electronic messages, talk or pass notes with other
students during a quiz or exam.
Homework may be discussed freely.
When taking a quiz or exam over Zoom or in the classroom
don't read notes or books unless explicitly permitted.
Sanctions for violations are specified in the
University Academic Standards Policy.
If you are unclear as to what constitutes cheating,
please consult with me.
Final Exam
The final exams will be held in person as follows:
- Section 1004, Monday, May 9 from 2:30 to 4:30 at SLH 3.
- Section 1005, Wednesday, May 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 at AB 206.
Last Updated:
Fri Jan 14 10:24:58 PM UTC 2022