Syllabus for MAS3105-21Spring 0002

Course Syllabus

MAS 3105 Matrix and Linear Algebra

Section 0002

Department of Mathematics, College of Sciences

4 credit hours

Table of Contents

General Course Information
Course Description
Course Materials and Resources
Student Learning Outcomes
Course Activities
Grading Information
Course Schedule
Policy Statements

Instructor Information

Instructor: Dr. Heath Martin
Office Location: MSB 219
Office Hours (via scheduled Zoom meetings)
- Mondays 10:00am - 11:30am
- Tuesdays 11:30am - 1:00pm
- Wednesdays 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- and as otherwise announced, or by appointment
Phone: 407-823-6284 (Main Mathematics Office)
Digital Contact: Heath.Martin@ucf.edu

Course Information

Term: Spring 2021
Course Number & Section: MAS 3105.0002
Course Name: Matrix and Linear Algebra
Credit Hours: 4
Course Modality: V

For Spring 2021, this course is conducted fully online. There are scheduled dates/times for exams and quizzes as noted below, but these activities will be conducted through WebCourses or MyLabs Math.

Enrollment Requirements

Course Prerequisites: MAC 2312 Calculus II

Course Description

Catalog Description: Matrices, determinants, vector spaces over the reals, linear independence, basis, solutions of systems, range of linear transformations, eigenvectors, singular value decomposition.

Course Objectives: The course will familiarize students with main concepts and techniques of linear algebra. It includes systems of linear equations, matrices and basic operations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations in vector spaces, independence and bases, eigenvalues of matrices, diagonalization, inner products and orthogonalization, and singular value decomposition. These instruments are crucial tools in modern mathematics, physics, engineering, and technology. The course is primarily but not exclusively a computationally based approach to linear algebra.

Course Materials and Resources

Required Materials/Resources

Linear Algebra and its Applications, 6th edition, David Lay, Pearson, with MyLabs Math
This textbook and its associated materials is available in the UCF First Day program. See the "Course Materials" tab in the WebCourses menu
MyLabs Math: This course will utilize the MyLabs Math platform provided by the publisher of the textbook. All students must have access to MyLabs Math for the entirety of the term. Students must also have access to a computer and reliable broadband internet access. Quizzes and online homework will be administered in MyLabs Math. Using a cell phone as your primary source of internet access is almost certainly not sufficient.

Students can access MyLabs Math via the links in the MyLab Math Student Links module, and through the various homework assignment links.

Third-Party Accessibility and Privacy Statements

This course uses MyLabs Math, an online learning platform published by Pearson Education, Inc.

Digital Learning Services Privacy Notice: https://login.pearson.com/v1/piapi/policies/static/html/NA/PearsonPrivacyPolicy_en_US.html?cc=US&lang=en_US
Accessibility: https://www.pearson.com/us/accessibility.html

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Understand the elementary theory of matrix algebra
- solve systems of linear equations, write solution sets in appropriate forms, and translate advanced problems and applications into such systems
- compute matrix inverses and determinants, and apply these concepts to the advanced theory
- perform computations with matrices and vectors, including eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, and matrix decompositions, especially the singular value decomposition
Understand the elementary theory of vector spaces
- show sets of vectors are linearly independent, or spanning, or are bases; use dimension of a vector space to interpret properties of matrices
- use inner products and orthogonality in vector spaces to develop meaningful computational techniques, and apply these to advanced applications of matrices.

Course Activities

ONLINE HOMEWORK: There will be graded online homework assignments in MyLabs Math. Assignments will generally open on a Monday and be available until the following week on Wednesday (that is, nine days later) and are due at 11:59pm on the given due date.

All assignments will have posted due dates and these due dates will not be extended, so please plan accordingly. Personal computer issues, login errors, internet connectivity, adding the class late, travel plans, and computer connectivity or performance issues of any kind will NOT warrant an extension. If you are experiencing issues, you are encouraged to contact the 24/7 technical support service at 1-888-561-9110.

The two lowest homework grades will be dropped.

QUIZZES: Seven quizzes are scheduled using the MyLabs Math platform, during most weeks in which there is not otherwise an exam. Quiz grades will be recorded in WebCourses as they are available. Quizzes are open on Wednesdays during the scheduled time for this section (9:30am-11:20am) and have a set time limit of 30 minutes.

No quiz grades will be dropped.

TESTS: Three midterm tests will be given using the WebCourses platform, scheduled as follows:

Test 1: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Test 2: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Test 3: Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Tests will be administered on the above dates during the scheduled class time for this section (9:30am-11:20am), and have a set time limit of 90 minutes plus a 10 minute grace period to upload submissions. Students are responsible for ensuring they can complete the tests at the given dates and times. See the Course Schedule for additional information.

These test dates and coverage are subject to change depending on external factors. Any changes to the scheduled days/times and coverage will be announced at least two business days prior to each test, or as soon as practicable.

Tests require students to submit work via the “File Upload” facility in WebCourses. Students must be able to scan or take a picture of written work, create a single-file PDF, and upload the file to WebCourses.

No test grades will be dropped, nor will any test grade be replaced by the final exam grade or any other grade.

FINAL EXAM: There is a final exam for this course. The date/time for the final exam is set by the Registrar's Office. See Final Exam Schedule. The final exam is scheduled as follows. There is no additional grace period for the upload process.

Monday, May 3, 2021, 10:00am - 12:50pm

Students must take the Final Exam at the date/time scheduled; no exceptions will be granted.

As with the midterm exams, the final exam will be conducted in WebCourses and will require a "File Upload". See above.

The Final Exam is cumulative and required of all students. Students not taking the final exam will be awarded a grade of “F” for the course.

Activity Submissions

Activity	Submission Type
Online Homework	Online homework is administered in MyLabsPlus. Each assignment will typically open on a Monday, and be due the following week on Wednesday at 11:59pm.
Quizzes	Quizzes will be administered in the MyLabs Math Platform.
Tests	Tests will be administered in WebCourses, and submitted via a file upload. Students MUST be able to scan their completed work and upload it to WebCourses. See the Computer and Technology Requirements page, and the Practice Test page.
Final Exam	The Final Exam will also be administered in WebCourses, and submitted via a file upload. Students MUST be able to scan their completed work and upload it to WebCourses. See the Computer and Technology Requirements page, and the Practice Test page.

Make-up Exams and Assignments

MAKE-UP POLICY: Except as required by the University, exam/quiz make-ups will not be given. Personal travel plans, medical reasons, and personal or family emergencies are not valid reasons for taking quizzes or tests at a time different than scheduled. See also “RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES” below. University related absences that require special scheduling must be arranged prior to the missed exam. Such absences must be documented by a university official ( UCF Policy 4-401.1 ). Absences due to court-imposed legal obligations will also be accommodated, if documentation is provided, on a case-by-case basis but typically by requiring the work be completed at the very earliest opportunity.

RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES (UCF Regulation 5.020 (1)): The University of Central Florida will reasonably accommodate the religious observances, practices, and beliefs of individuals in regard to admissions, class attendance, and the scheduling of examinations and work assignments. A student who desires to observe a religious holy day of his or her religious faith must notify all of his/her instructors at the beginning of the term to be excused from classes to observe the religious holy day.

Assessment and Grading Procedures

Assignment Weights
Assignment	Percentage of Grade
Quizzes	10%
Online Homework	5%
Tests	60% (20% each)
Final Exam	25%
Total	100%

The two lowest homework grades will be dropped.
No quiz grade will be dropped.
No midterm test grade will be dropped, and no replacement will be done (for example, the final exam grade will not substitute a midterm test grade).
The final exam is required. Students not taking the final exam will earn an F for the class.

Final course grades will be assigned according to the following scale.

Grading Scheme
Letter Grade	Points
A	90-100%
B	80-89%
C	70-79%
D	60-69%
F	0-59%

Consult the latest Undergraduate catalog for regulations and procedures regarding grading such as Incomplete grades, grade changes, and grade forgiveness.

Course Schedule

View the course schedule.

University Services and Resources

Academic Services and Resources

A list of available academic support and learning services is available at UCF Student Services. Click on "Academic Support and Learning Services" on the right-hand side to filter.

Non-Academic Services and Resources

A list of non-academic support and services is also available at UCF Student Services. Click on "Support" on the right-hand side to filter.

If you are a UCF Online student, please consult the UCF Online Student Guidelines for more information about your access to non-academic services.

Policy Statements

Academic Integrity

Students should familiarize themselves with UCF’s Rules of Conduct. According to Section 1, "Academic Misconduct," students are prohibited from engaging in:

Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of record. The unauthorized possession of examination or course-related material also constitutes cheating.
Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: The presentation of material which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtained through someone else’s efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, or project.
Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person, student, and/or uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or without the express written permission of the university and the instructor. Course materials include but are not limited to class notes, Instructor’s PowerPoints, course syllabi, tests, quizzes, labs, instruction sheets, homework, study guides, handouts, etc.
Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work.
Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source, thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own.
Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once without the express written permission of the instructor.
Helping another violate academic behavior standards.

For more information about Academic Integrity, students may consult The Center for Academic Integrity.

For more information about plagiarism and misuse of sources, see “Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices”.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating

Students should also familiarize themselves with the procedures for academic misconduct in UCF’s student handbook, The Golden Rule. UCF faculty members have a responsibility for students’ education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and when necessary respond to academic misconduct. Penalties can include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course, suspension or expulsion from the university, and/or a "Z Designation" on a student’s official transcript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final grade for this course will be preceded by the letter Z. For more information about the Z Designation, see http://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/zgrade.

Course Accessibility Statement

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing access and inclusion for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities who need specific access in this course, such as accommodations, should contact the professor as soon as possible to discuss various access options. Students should also connect with Student Accessibility Services (Ferrell Commons, 7F, Room 185, sas@ucf.edu, phone (407) 823-2371). Through Student Accessibility Services, a Course Accessibility Letter may be created and sent to professors, which informs faculty of potential access and accommodations that might be reasonable.

Campus Safety Statement

Fully online course sections (W, V)

Though most emergency situations are primarily relevant to courses that meet in person, such incidents can also impact online students, either when they are on or near campus to participate in other courses or activities or when their course work is affected by off-campus emergencies. The following policies apply to courses in online modalities.

To stay informed about emergency situations, students can sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to <https://my.ucf.eduLinks to an external site.> and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in the toolbar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on the Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”
Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with their instructors outside of class.

Sections with face-to-face components (M, RA, RV)

Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise during class, everyone needs to work together. Students should be aware of their surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.

In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.
Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the door. Students should make a note of the guide’s physical location and review the online version at <http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.htmlLinks to an external site.>.
Students should know the evacuation routes from each of their classrooms and have a plan for finding safety in case of an emergency.
If there is a medical emergency during class, students may need to access a first-aid kit or AED (Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those are located, see <http://www.ehs.ucf.edu/AEDlocations-UCFLinks to an external site.> (click on link from menu on left).
To stay informed about emergency situations, students can sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to <https://my.ucf.eduLinks to an external site.> and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in the toolbar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on the Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”
Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with their instructors outside of class.
To learn about how to manage an active-shooter situation on campus or elsewhere, consider viewing this video.

Deployed Active Duty Military Students

Copyright

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text materials, etc. These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder.

Third-Party Software and FERPA

During this course you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you need not make any personally identifying information on a public site. Do not post or provide any private information about yourself or your classmates. Where appropriate you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personally identity-sensitive information. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your instructor.