Dana P. Williams
Last updated December 31, 2025 11:48:54 EST
| General Information | HW Assignments | Canvas Page |
| The Textbook | Scheduled Lectures | Instructors |
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| Examinations | Homework Policy | Grades |
| Honor Principle | Special Considerations |
Announcements:
| Textbook |
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Linear Algebra by Friedberg, Insel, and Spence (5th Edition).
| Scheduled Lectures |
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| Williams |
| MWF 2:10 - 3:15 (x-hour) Th 1:20 - 2:10 |
| 108 Kemeny Hall |
Due to the MLK observance there will be no lecture on Monday, January 19th. Instead, We will meet in our x-hour on Thursday, January 22nd. We will also use our x-hour for a workshop on Thursday, Janaury 8th, as well as for the in class portion of the Preliminary Exam on Thursday, January 29th, and for the Midterm on Thursday, February 19th.
Other meetings during our x-hour will be announced in lecture, but I don't expect this.
If you must miss a class, it is your responsibility to submit all homework on time, and to arrange to get notes from a classmate.
| Instructor |
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| Professor Dana Williams |
| Office: 305 Kemeny Hall |
| Office Hours: here |
| Contact via dana DOT williams AT dartmouth DOT edu. |
| Exams |
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There will be a preliminary exam, a midterm exam, and a cumulative final exam. The preliminary exam and midterm exam will be given in two parts. There will be an "objective" portion given during our x-hour in our usual classroom followed by a two hour "free response" version given the same afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 in 007 Kemeny Hall. Students who have conflicts with the afternoon exam time must contact me to get written permission to take the exam from 7:00 to 9:00. In particular, students with classes in the 3B slot should use this option. Students with class in the 6A slot or who have a conflict with both time slots should speak to me personally. All conflicts must be resolved well in advance of the exam.
The exams are scheduled as follows:
| Preliminary Exam | Thursday, January 29th | Afternoon portion: 007 Kemeny Hall |
| Midterm Exam | Thursday , February 19th | Afternoon portion: 007 Kemeny Hall |
| Final Exam | Sunday, March 15 -- 8:00 to 11:00 | Location TBD |
| Homework Policy |
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| Grades |
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The course grade will be based upon the scores on the homework, preliminary exam, midterm exam, and the final exam as follows:
| Written homework | 20 points |
| Preliminary Exam | 60 points |
| Midterm Exam | 100 points |
| Final Exam | 150 points |
| Total | 330 points |
If you have a conflict with one of the midterm exams because of a religious observance, scheduled extracurricular activity such as a game or performance [not practice], scheduled class or laboratory for another course, or similar commitment, please see your instructor as soon as possible. Except under extreme circumstances, it is not possible to reschedule the final exam. Make your travel plans accordingly.
| The Honor Principle |
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Academic integrity is at the core of our mission as mathematicians and educators, and we take it very seriously. We also believe in working and learning together. All students should be aware of the Colleges general Academic Honor Principle as well as the Arts and Sciences Academic Honor Policy for Undergraduates. In this course the Academic Honor Policy applies as follows.
Collaboration on homework is permitted and encouraged, but obviously it is a violation of the honor code for someone to provide the answers for you. Any collaboration human or electronic should be acknowledged.
On written homework, collaboration is permitted and encouraged. But in the end, you must write up the answers yourself. If you are part of a group of students that produces an answer to a problem, you cannot then copy that group answer. You must write up the answer individually, in your own words. By turning in your solution, you are affirming that you understand what you have written. You should also indicate who you worked with and/or whether you used electronic resources such as AI.
On exams, you may not give or receive help from anyone. Nor are you allowed to use any electronic aids. During the exams, all computers must be turned off, and phones must either remain in a back pack or left on the desk in the front of the room. Failure to turn off your computer or having a phone in your possession during exams will be considered a violation of the Honor Code. The exams are closed book except that on the afternoon portion you are allowed up to four single sided pages (8.5" x 11") of notes (or two two-sided pages). No other reasources are allowed.
| Special Considerations |
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Students requesting disability-related accommodations and services for this course are required to register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS; Getting Started with SAS webpage; student.accessibility.services@dartmouth.edu; 1-603-646-9900) and to request that an accommodation email be sent to me in advance of the need for an accommodation. Then, students should schedule a follow-up meeting with their instructor to determine relevant details such as what role SAS or its Testing Center may play in accommodation implementation. This process works best for everyone when completed as early in the quarter as possible. If students have questions about whether they are eligible for accommodations or have concerns about the implementation of their accommodations, they should contact the SAS office. All inquiries and discussions will remain confidential.
Some students may wish to take part in religious observances that occur during this academic term. If you have a religious observance that conflicts with your participation in the course, please meet with me before the end of the second week of the term to discuss appropriate accommodations.
The academic environment is challenging, our terms are intensive, and classes are not the only demanding part of your life. There are a number of resources available to you on campus to support you including: the Mental Health Resources Page, the Student Wellness Center which offers wellness check-ins, and your undergraduate dean. The student-led Dartmouth Student Mental Health Union and their peer support program may be helpful if you would like to speak to a trained fellow student support listener. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the counselor on-call at (603) 646-9442 at any time. Please make me aware of anything that will hinder your success in this course.
Dana P. Williams
Last updated December 31, 2025 11:48:54 EST