Syllabus Summary

The syllabus provides the rules by which the class is conducted. It applies to both instructor and student.

Required

The text, "Introduction to Linear Algebra, 5th Edition," by Gilbert Strang. ISBN 978-09802327-7-6.

A laptop or desktop computer with web-cam. If using a computer without a webcam, one can be purchased and plugged-into the computer.

Latest version of Google Chrome Browser with the Proctorio extension installed.

Contact

Use the Canvas email system.

Office Hours

Not required, but strongly encouraged should you have questions regarding the class or material.

LaTex

LaTex is a mathematical typesetting language. Any reasonable mathematical paper or text is written using LaTex. Sine the information in this class is communicated with keystrokes in lieu of pencil and paper, LaTex is solution. to Any written mathematical statement written in either a Test or Discussion must be done in LaTex.

Proctorio

Proctorio is a browser extension that controls the testing environment. It limits access to other tabs and apps during the taking of assessments. It is required. If it is not installed and running on Google Chrome, the assessment will request a password or access code. An access code will not be granted. It indicates not following instructions. Please, do not contact me in this event. First, try the following:

1. Use a laptop or desktop computer to access Canvas using Google Chrome with the Proctorio extension installed.
2. Turn-off all other apps on the computer.
3. Restart the computer.
4. Leave all other apps closed. Only open Chrome, login into the class. Try taking the assessment again. If this does not work, contact Shasta IT Help.

To avoid last minute difficulties, plan to take you assessment earlier rather than at the last possible minute.

Make-up Work

None. Work ahead to keep pace with the class.

Grade Composition

Tests and the final allow for only one attempt. Make sure to be adequately prepared for the assessment by practicing the assigned problems in each section.

Assessment	Weight (in %)
Tests (lowest is dropped)	80
Final	15
Other	5
Total	100

Grade Assignment

Score, x	Grade
x >= 90	A
80 <= x < 90	B
70 <= x <80	C
60 <= x <70	D
x < 60	F