Math 265
Sections 173 and OL2
Spring 2021
Lectures:
Lectures are via Webex from 10:30-11:50 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Webex link is available through Brightspace for students in Section 173. The following link has links to all of the videos that have been uploaded: Schedule and videos. Videos will be uploaded most Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Textbook:
MyLab Math access for online homework - ISBN: 9780135851159: Lay: MyLab Math with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Linear Algebra and its Applications 6e (18-Weeks). ISBN: 9780135851258: Lay: Linear Algebra and Its Applications 6e (rental edition). For students that want a print book, they can get the print/rental at the bookstore or they can purchase it from inside the MyLab Math.
Grading:
Online Homework 17%
Written Homework 8%
Midterm 1 20%
Midterm 2 20%
Final exam 35%
Scores on all assignments will be available on MyLabMath
Homework:
Submit online homework via MyLabMath and handwritten homework via Gradescope.
Useful links:
How to submit homework via Gradescope
Webpage for all sections of 265
Office hours:
9:15-10:15 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays via Skype.
My Skype name is jeremykmiller.
Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 PM via Webex.
Midterm and final exam information:
First midterm (60 minutes), a 24-hour window on Wednesday March 3
First midterm is via Gradescope
First midterm covers sections 1.1-3.3
Midterm 1 (with answers)
Second midterm (60 minutes), a 24-hour window on Wednesday April 7
Second midterm covers sections 4.1-5.7
Second midterm is via MyLabMath
During the second midterm, you shouldn’t access other resources (a phone, tablet, notes, books, second monitor, other programs, websites, etc.) or communicate with other people. A basic calculator tool will be available in the Lockdown Browser, and you are permitted to use it. You may not use a physical calculator. Please stay in your seat and focus on the computer screen until the exam is complete. If an interruption occurs, briefly explain what happened by speaking directly to your webcam.
A practice second midterm is available on MyLabMath for studying and to test the Lockdown Browser and Respondus monitor software.
The final exam is cumulative and will be taken on Mylabmath. You will have 2 hours to take it between 05/03/21 9:00am and 05/04/21 9:00am Eastern. During the final exam, you shouldn’t access other resources (a phone, tablet, notes, books, second monitor, other programs, websites, etc.) or communicate with other people. A basic calculator tool will be available in the Lockdown Browser, and you are permitted to use it. You may not use a physical calculator. Please stay in your seat and focus on the computer screen until the exam is complete. If an interruption occurs, briefly explain what happened by speaking directly to your webcam. There will be 25 questions. The test will be similar to past exams which are available here: Past final exam archive. You should test that Respondus monitor software works for you by loading the test called "Testing the technology" in MyLabMath.
Class notes:
Procedure for accommodations:
Purdue University strives to make learning experiences accessible to all
participants. If you anticipate or experience physical or academic barriers
based on disability, you are encouraged to contact the Disability Resource
Center at: drc@purdue.edu or by phone: 765-494-1247.
If you have been certified by the Disability Resource Center (DRC) as
eligible for academic adjustments on exams or quizzes, any accommodations
for extra time for exams will be entered automatically by Stephanie Foster
in MyLabMath. If you have other questions about exams, please contact
Stephanie Foster (foster80@purdue.edu) and me.
In the event that you are waiting to be certified by the Disability Resource
Center we encourage you to review our procedures prior to being certified