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Log into your account. Go to http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw Locate MAT 2401 and the First Day PPT. MAT 2401 Linear Algebra. Fall 2014. http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw. Dr. Wai W. Lau. Dr. Lau Wai. Dr. Wai W. Lau. Dr. Lau Wai =. Y. Dr. Wai W. Lau. Dr. Lau Wai = =. Y. Why?.

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  1. Log into your account • Go to http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw • Locate MAT 2401 and the First Day PPT

  2. MAT 2401Linear Algebra Fall 2014 http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

  3. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai

  4. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai = Y

  5. Dr. Wai W. Lau • Dr. Lau • Wai = = Y Why?

  6. Course Web Page http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw Link to this document and other course information

  7. Office Hours • See course web page • By Appointment

  8. How to success in this class? • have good learning skills. • work hard. • do the homework as soon as possible.

  9. How to success in this class? • Follow Instructions on using • Standard Notations • Presentation Formats

  10. Course Materials • Textbook:  Elementary Linear algebra 6 ed. by Larson & Falvo • Access card for Enhanced WebAssign

  11. Text Larson & Falvo, Elementary Linear algebra 6 ed.

  12. Access card for Enhanced WebAssign Your access code card will look like this or this

  13. Objectives • (Refer to the syllabus)

  14. Exams • 2 Mid-term Exams and a Final Exam.

  15. Homework Assignments • Homework problems will be assigned daily by using the online homework system WebAssign. • We are going to learn and practice the basics of how to use WebAssign later today.

  16. Homework Assignments • All assignments are due 4:50 pm the next class day. • CAUTION: This site is not at SPU & you should give yourself plenty of time for submitting answers – sometimes the network can be slow or down. 

  17. Class Participation • You can get class participation points by answering questions in class. • There are small group classwork almost everyday.

  18. Class Participation • At the end of the quarter, your grades on class participation will be determined by the above activities and other observations by the instructor.

  19. Class Participation • Please respect your instructor and classmates. • Do not talk during the lecture. There will be time for you to talk. • Disruptive and disturbing behavior will not be tolerated.

  20. Class Participation • No text messaging, web surfing, email sending,…… • Turn off your phone before you enter the classroom***.

  21. Expectations - Handouts • You are expected to print and bring your handout to class unless… • you have a tablet that allow you display and write note on a electronic copy of the HO. • Fail to have your HO repeatedly will negatively impact your grade.

  22. Expectations - Solutions • Sufficient and precise solution steps are expected. • Do not skip steps. • Pay attention to instructions given to you in class, handout, and feedback from quizzes.

  23. Points Distribution

  24. Final Class Grade

  25. Missing Classes • You are responsible to catch up all the materials if you miss classes for whatever reasons (sickness, family issues, family Hawaii vacation, etc). • The instructor will not "re-teach" the lecture in any form including special appointments.

  26. Make-Up Policies • If a student has a  documented conflict that will prevent him or her from taking an exam at the scheduled time, he/she must arrange IN ADVANCE with the instructor to take the exam early. 

  27. Study Hints • Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (2.5 hours) Class Post-class Study, homework (6-8 hours)  • There are tutorials in the CD-ROM comes with the textbook.

  28. Study Hints • Studying in groups is an efficient way to learn mathematics. Pre-class Reading (30 min) Class Post-class Study, homework (2-3 hours) 

  29. Help!! • Talk to me. I am available during office hours and other times.

  30. MAT 2401Linear Algebra WebAssign http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

  31. Where Do I Log In ? • Go to the Blackboard and login with your user name and password. • Find the WebAssign link. • Some of you may need to share a computer.

  32. How Do I Pay for WebAssign? After logging in you may see a notice that includes Grace Period information and payment options.

  33. How Do I Pay for WebAssign? • You can register • a code number if you have an Access Code card -or- • you can buy an Access Code online with a credit card. • After the Grace Period you will see the payment options and not be able to continue without entering an Access Code.

  34. How Do I Pay for WebAssign? • The general advise is to wait for a few days to enter the code. • Once the code is entered, it is not transferable.

  35. Payment/Code Registration Screen

  36. Locate Today’s Assignment • Let us take a moment and make sure everyone is on the same “page”. • Finish problem 1 before you leave.

  37. Locate Today’s Assignment • Do this assign either by • 1. hand, or • 2. using Maple • Do not use a calculator or other apps or online resources. • Finish problem 1 before you go.

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