MATH 2310 – Applied Linear Algebra
Summer 2024 5W2 Session Section # 61
Class Dates: 7/9/2024-8/7/2024
Format: Online asynchronous through Zoom, Canvas, and MyLab
Community Agreement. This course aims to offer a joyful, meaningful, and empowering experience
to every participant; we will build that rich experience together by devoting our strongest available
effort to the class. You will be challenged and supported. Please be prepared to take an active, critical,
patient, and generous role in your own learning and that of your classmates.
Zoom Meetings: I plan to hold Zoom meetings once a week, except the first week (the actual meeting time will be confirmed under each week’s Canvas module prior to the meetings), to recap for prior
week's quiz, review for that week's quiz, and answer your questions to help you understand the
essential concepts and show you how thorough you should write your work/explanation for the quiz
problems. I invite you to join me for the Zoom meetings so we can have fun learning together:) The
Zoom link can be found on Canvas. If you cannot make it, it is important that you review the recording of our meetings promptly. The recording will be posted under each week’s Canvas module soon after each meeting.
Student Hours: TBD (check Canvas course site for details)
Prerequisite: Semester Prerequisite: MATH 2210 with a grade of C- or better; and MATH 2220 as a pre- or co-requisite. Quarter Prerequisite: MATH 212 with a grade of C- or better.
Administrative Drop: Students who fail to attend two consecutive class meetings during the first four weeks of the term without contacting the faculty member or making special arrangements may be dropped. Students in on-line or hybrid classes who fail to contact the instructor either in person or electronically (via e-mail) within the first four days of the start of the term may also be dropped during the first four weeks of the term. Please review add/drop policy in CSUSB bulletin.
Textbook: Linear Algebra and its Applications, 6th edition, by David C. Lay published by Pearson.
The online electronic version is required and is included in MyLab access. Chapters to be covered: 1-6.
Required Access Code: You are required to have an online Pearson account and MyLabaccess to our online Pearson MATH 2310 course to complete the online homework and quizzes. The Access Code can be purchased directly at thePearson’s websitefor $89.99. The first 2 weeks are free if you use the temporary free access. See below for more info.
Creating your Pearson account & Registering for MyLab:
Use your legal name when you sign up for MyLab & type it exactly as it is written in your CSUSB account.
To register for Summer 24 MATH 2310-61:
1. Go tohttps://mlm.pearson.com/enrollment/lo06442.
2. Select any available access option, if asked.
• Enter a prepaid access code that came with your textbook or from the bookstore.
• Buy instant access using a credit card or PayPal.
• Select Get temporary access without payment for 14 days.
3. Select Go to my course.
4. Select Summer 24 MATH 2310-61 from My Courses.
If you contact Pearson Support, give them the course ID: lo06442 To sign in later:
1. Go tohttps://mlm.pearson.com.
2. Sign in with the same Pearson account you used before.
3. Select Summer 24 MATH 2310-61 from My Courses.
Course Content: In this course, we will DISCOVER: Introduction to the algebra and geometry of vectors and matrices over the real numbers with an emphasis on conceptual understanding and
applications. Topics will include solving systems of linear equations, linear transformations,
eigenvalues and eigenvectors, vector products, orthogonal projections, and vector parametrizations of curves in two and three dimensions. Applications of these topics may include computer graphics,
electrical networks, difference equations, dynamical systems, and economics. Students should expect to make appropriate use of technology for visualization and computation. Formerly part of MATH 251
and MATH 331; students may not earn credit for both MATH 2310 and MATH 331.
Note – There is no “extra credit” work offered. If you have more time to devote to this course, you should apply it to homework and test preparation.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to meet the expectation of (and will be assessed on) several of the Math Department’s SLOs:
1.1 Students will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts, algorithms, operations, and relations
1.2 Students will make connections between mathematical ideas verbally, numerically, analytically, visually, and graphically
2.1 Students will correctly apply mathematical theorems, properties and definitions 2.2 Students will calculate efficiently, flexibly, and with appropriate accuracy
3.1 Students will justify solutions using a variety of strategies and representations
3.2 Students will be able to evaluate reasonableness of proposed results using estimation and context
3.3 Students will be able to critique mathematical reasoning, both correct and flawed
4.1 Students will demonstrate mathematical communication skills using appropriate mathematical vocabulary and references
5.1 Students will understand valid mathematical proofs 5.2 Students will produce valid mathematical proofs
Grading Policy:
5% Canvas Discussion Board assignments
20% Homework (primarily done in MyLab)
54% 3 Midterm Quizzes (each Quiz is worth 18%=10% MyLab+8% Show Your Work/Explanation)
21% Final Quiz
An overall percentage of 90% or higher will yield (at least) an A.
An overall percentage of 80% or higher will yield (at least) a B.
An overall percentage of 70% or higher will yield (at least) a C.
An overall percentage of 60% or higher will yield (at least) a D.
An overall percentage of under 60% will yield an F.
A +/- may be amended to scores at the far ends of the ranges at the instructor’s discretion.
Quizzes will be cumulative.
Nothing is dropped and there are no makeups.
However, I reserve the right to subjectively raise your grade above that determined by the scale given.
Quizzes: To lower your stress level so that you can focus on deep learning and have fun learning, I have replaced exams with several lower-stakes quizzes. A total of four weekly quizzes will be given from week 2 to week 5. All quizzes must be taken through your Pearson MyLab MATH 2310 account and “Show your work” must be uploaded to Canvas. These quizzes will have a time limit just like tests in on-campus classes.
The quiz dates and coverage are available on our Canvas course site. If you will be absent on a quiz day, then you must make arrangements with me before that day, otherwise you will receive a zero.
You are not allowed to have any person or outside/online resources help you during a quiz. Cellphones are not allowed during a test. Anyone cheating during a quiz will earn a zero.
Homework as Learning Guide: Homework exercises must be completed online using your Pearson MyLab MATH 2310 account. Please use the homework as a guide to study the material since there is no limit number of times you can work each question and several Learning aids are available (such as "Help Me Solve This", “View an Example”, "Animation", “Textbook”, etc) for each problem. I have made each homework assignment available two weeks before its due day (except the first two weeks’ assignments). This way, you can study ahead when you have more time in case you get busy later.
Please plan your study every week (such as divide the total number of problems in that week by 6 or 7 days so you know each day how many questions minimum every day you need to complete and learn concepts from the problems) so you can complete each assignment by the due time. See the tentative schedule on the last page of this syllabus. If you have any questions during your study, feel free to e- mail me or post your question on Canvas Discussion Board.
Discussion Forums: Each week, you will be expected to participate in some discussions with your
peers. You can access each discussion under each week’s Canvas module. To get full credit for each discussion, your post should be thoughtful and well-written. You are expected to visit the discussion board on at least two separate days per week to participate in the provided discussion on developing a growth mindset and giving you tools to succeed in math. You are encouraged to come back often
throughout the week to read other classmates’ responses and engage in an active discussion with your peers. Each week there will be a different prompt to respond to. Read through your classmate’s posts and respond to at least two separate posts with constructive feedback. Note that Discussion assignments are due every Saturday.
In addition to these weekly discussions, there will be an ongoing forum where you can ask questions about the course, about conceptual issues you are having with the material. When asking questions about a particular problem, make sure to post the lesson topic and problem number in the subject line and be specific about what you are asking. Don't just say something like "I don't get it". State what you understand and where you are getting stuck. You are encouraged to visit this forum regularly to answer your classmates’ questions and help each other throughout the semester. When posting on the discussion boards, it is important to understand how to interact with one another online, netiquette.
Read more about the rules of netiquettehere.