P.E. Jabin's teaching

Syllabus for Applications of Linear Algebra, Math. 401, Spring 2012

Lectures : Tuesday, Friday 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm, in room B0421, Math building
Instructor : Pierre-Emmanuel Jabin
Contact information, Phone : 301 405 5122, Office : 2307 in Math. Bldg, e-mail : pjabin@cscamm.umd.edu
Office hours : Tuesday 10-11:30, Thursday 10-11:30 and by appointment (Spring 2012)
Textbook : "Linear Algebra and its applications", by G. Strang. (Published by Thomson Brooks/Cole. ISBN: 978-0-0-3010567-8).
Short course description : The class will cover most of chapters 1-5 of the book. An outline of the course (subject to modifications along the term) together with the subject of the tests and the correction is also available on the net at the address http://www2.cscamm.umd.edu/~jabin/Schedule_401.html
Homework : There will be homework assignments (mostly biweekly) and 2 short numerical projects to complete. The lowest homework grade will be dropped. No late homework will be accepted (but early ones are welcome).
Examinations : There will be 2 tests plus a final exam. Tentative schedule : 1st Test Feb. 28th, 2nd Test April 17th.
Final exam : Thursday May 17th, 1:30-3:30 pm.
Grades : you can contest a grade for a homework or test up to 2 weeks after the day the results were given to the students (even if you were not present on that day).
Attendance/absence : Students are expected to attend all classes, except for illnesses, religious observances or compelling circumstances beyond the student's control. They are responsible for the material covered in class, whether they attend or not. They are also responsible for the announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus. Please inform me within 2 weeks of the start of the course of problems with the schedule of homework assignments, tests or exams.
Grading : 20% for homeworks, 20% for numerical projects, 10% for quizzes, 15% for 1st test, 15% for 2nd test, 20% for final exam. For each homework assignment, only a random selection of exercises will be graded. Letter grades will be based on the accumulated points at the end of the semester, according to the following scheme: 90%-A; 80%-B; 70%-C; 50%-D; less than 50%-F.
Disabilities : Please inform me immediately If you need accommodations because of a disability.
Expectations : Students are expected to understand some important, basic concepts of linear algebra. This implies both a good knowledge of the theory and the ability to use it to solve practical problems or implement the methods numerically.
Communication : Informations about the course will be given during class. In specific cases (unexpected class cancellations), students will be contacted by e-mail.
Academic integrity : The University of Maryland, College Park has a nationally recognized Code of Academic Integrity, administered by the Student Honor Council. This Code sets standards for academic integrity at Maryland for all undergraduate and graduate students. As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this course. It is very important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication, facilitation, and plagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the Student Honor Council, please visit www.shc.umd.edu. To further exhibit your commitment to academic integrity, remember to sign the Honor Pledge on all examinations and assignments: "I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this examination (assignment)."
Some examples about academic integrity : It is all right for students to discuss between them about the homework assignments. It is similarly permitted to look for tips on the internet, from other students or other resources. It is wrong to simply copy the solution to a homework exercise from any student, a book, a web page or any other source.

Syllabus for Advanced calculus, Math. 410, Fall 2011

Lectures : Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm, in room 0201, Math building
Prerequisites: MATH240 and MATH241, with grade of C or better; and permission of department
Instructor : Pierre-Emmanuel Jabin
Contact information, Phone : 301 405 5122, Office : 2307 in Math. Bldg, e-mail : pjabin@cscamm.umd.edu
Office hours : Monday 10-11:30, Friday 2:30-4:30 and by appointment (Fall 2011)
Textbook : "Advanced Calculus", by P. M. Fitzpatrick, 2nd Edition. (Published by PWS Publishing. ISBN: 0534376037).
Short course description : The class will cover most of chapters 1-9 of the book. It will particularly emphasize the rigor in the proofs and in the approach. A outline of the course (subject to modifications along the term) together with the subject of the tests and the correction is also available on the net at the address http://www2.cscamm.umd.edu/~jabin/Schedule_Math_410.html
Tutoring and help are avalaible for the course, see the schedule http://www.math.umd.edu/undergraduate/resources/tutoring_schedule_Fall_11_eff_10_3_11.pdf
Homework : There will be biweekly homework assignments, due on monday. The lowest homework grade will be dropped. No late homework will be accepted (but early ones are welcome). Scheduled dates of homework assignments : Sept. 12th, Sept. 26th, Oct. 10th, Oct. 24th, Nov. 7th, Nov. 21th, Dec. 5th
Examinations : There will be 2 tests plus a final exam. Tentative schedule : 1st Test Oct. 5th, 2nd Test Nov. 11th,
Final exam : Friday December 16th, 1:30-3:30 pm, Math 0201.
Grades : you can contest a grade for a homework, or test up to 2 weeks after the day the results were given to the students (even if you were not present on that day).
Attendance/absence : Students are expected to attend all classes, except for illnesses, religious observances or compelling circumstances beyond the student's control. They are responsible for the material covered in class, whether they attend or not. They are also responsible for the announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus. Please inform me within 2 weeks of the start of the course of problems with the schedule of homework assignments, tests or exams.
Grading : 60 for homeworks, 60 for 1st test, 60 for 2nd test, 120 for final exam. For each homework assignment, only a random selection of exercises will be graded. Letter grades will be based on the accumulated points at the end of the semester, according to the following scheme: 90%-A; 80%-B; 70%-C; 50%-D; less than 50%-F.
Disabilities : Please inform me immediately If you need accommodations because of a disability.
Expectations : Math 410 is a quite demanding course. Students are expected to understand several crucial concepts in analysis with all the rigorousness required for a formal proof. As such students should pay special attention to the rigorousness of their arguments when they write homework or tests.
Communication : Informations about the course will be given during class. In specific cases (unexpected class cancellations), students will be contacted by e-mail.
Academic integrity : The University of Maryland, College Park has a nationally recognized Code of Academic Integrity, administered by the Student Honor Council. This Code sets standards for academic integrity at Maryland for all undergraduate and graduate students. As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this course. It is very important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication, facilitation, and plagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the Student Honor Council, please visit www.shc.umd.edu. To further exhibit your commitment to academic integrity, remember to sign the Honor Pledge on all examinations and assignments: "I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this examination (assignment)."
Some examples about academic integrity : It is all right for students to discuss between them about the homework assignments. It is similarly permitted to look for tips on the internet, from other students or other resources. It is wrong to simply copy the solution to a homework exercise from any student, a book, a web page or any other source.