21-241: Matrices and Linear Transformations
Course Information
Lecture 2: MWF 2-2:50pm in Doherty Hall 1212
Lecture 3: MWF 3-3:50pm in Doherty Hall 2302
Office Hours
Lecture 3: MWF 3-3:50pm in Doherty Hall 2302
Office Hours
Course Links
Assignment Schedule
We will meet in lecture on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week. You will also meet with your course TA for recitation on Tuesday and Thursday each week. You will have assignments to complete during your recitation sections and assignments to be submitted online as outlined in the assignment schedule below. Please review the course syllabus for details about each of these assignments.
| Week | Tuesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Jan 15 - 19) | Course Introduction |
Community Agreement Activity Worksheet 0 (s) |
| 2 (Jan 22 - 26) | Worksheet 1 (s) |
Reflection Assignment Exam Prep Prep (s) Webwork 1 due by 11:59pm |
| 3 (Jan 29 - Feb 2) | Exam Prep 1 (s) | Problem Set 1 Peer Review Webwork 2 due by 11:59pm |
| 4 (Feb 5 - 9) | Exam Wrapper 1 Problem Set 1 (s) |
Worksheet 2 (s) Webwork 3 due by 11:59pm |
| 5 (Feb 12 - 16) | Exam Prep 2 (s) | Problem Set 2 Peer Review Webwork 4 due by 11:59pm |
| 6 (Feb 19 - 23) | Exam Wrapper 2 Problem Set 2 (s) |
Worksheet 3 (s) Webwork 5 due by 11:59pm |
| 7 (Feb 26 - March 1) | Exam Prep 3 (s) | Problem Set 3 Peer Review Webwork 6 due by 11:59pm |
| Spring Break: March 4-8 | ||
| 8 (March 11 - 15) | Exam Wrapper 3 Problem Set 3 (s) |
Worksheet 4 (s) Webwork 7 due by 11:59pm |
| 9 (March 18 - 22) | Exam Prep 4 (s) | Problem Set 4 Peer Review Webwork 8 due by 11:59pm |
| 10 (March 25 - 29) | Exam Wrapper 4 Problem Set 4 (s) |
Worksheet 5 (s) Webwork 9 due by 11:59pm |
| 11 (April 1 - 5) | Exam Prep 5 (s) | Problem Set 5 Peer Review Webwork 10 due by 11:59pm |
| 12 (April 8 - 12) | Exam Wrapper 5 Problem Set 5 (s) |
Spring Carnival (no classes) Webwork 11 due Sunday by 11:59pm |
| 13 (April 15 - 19) | Exam Prep 6 (s) | Problem Set 6 Peer Review |
| 14 (April 22 - 26) | Exam Wrapper 6 Problem Set 6 due by 11:59pm |
Final Exam Review Assessment Webwork 12 due Friday by 11:59pm Final Information |
Frequently Asked Questions
We'll be using an inquiry-based approach in this course. Rather than beginning a topic with lecture, you will first have the chance to discover some of the content on your own. The hope is that this will lead a deeper understanding of the course material.
You are welcome to work on your own during lecture activities if you prefer. I suggest you at least try working with your classmates for the first couple weeks to see if you find the discussion helpful. You will be expected to collaborate with your groups during most recitation days.
I will not allow for any makeup work in the course outside of some exceptional circumstances. There is flexibility built into the course to account for any absences. Please see the "Course Policies" section on our course syllabus for details.
You are welcome and encouraged to attend any of the office hours listed on the course syllabus. We also have supplemental instruction available for this course (see the SI page for the current schedule), and there is peer tutoring available through the student academic success center.
No. Instead of giving midterm exams, we'll be taking short exam prep assessments in odd-numbered weeks during recitation. My hope is this will relax some of the time pressure, will help to reduce some of the stress involved with taking high-stakes exams, and will give you plenty of practice to prepare for the final exam.
Lecture recordings, notes, and in-class activites can be found in the "Pages" tab of our Canvas site. As per university requirements, this material must only be available to students currently enrolled in the course.
I prefer first you use my first name, Elisa (phonetic pronunciation: "ee-lee-sah") but Dr. Bellah is also perfectly okay. Whichever you are more comfortable with works for me.
You are always welcome and encouraged to speak with me in office hour or to email me at ebellah@andrew.cmu.edu with any questions or feedback about the course. I will also check this anonymous survey each week if you prefer to communicate questions or feedback anonymously. Note that I will respond to anonymous questions by posting an announcement to the whole class.
We'll be using an inquiry-based approach in this course. Rather than beginning a topic with lecture, you will first have the chance to discover some of the content on your own. The hope is that this will lead a deeper understanding of the course material.
You are welcome to work on your own during lecture activities if you prefer. I suggest you at least try working with your classmates for the first couple weeks to see if you find the discussion helpful. You will be expected to collaborate with your groups during most recitation days.
I will not allow for any makeup work in the course outside of some exceptional circumstances. There is flexibility built into the course to account for any absences. Please see the "Course Policies" section on our course syllabus for details.
You are welcome and encouraged to attend any of the office hours listed on the course syllabus. We also have supplemental instruction available for this course (see the SI page for the current schedule), and there is peer tutoring available through the student academic success center.
No. Instead of giving midterm exams, we'll be taking short exam prep assessments in odd-numbered weeks during recitation. My hope is this will relax some of the time pressure, will help to reduce some of the stress involved with taking high-stakes exams, and will give you plenty of practice to prepare for the final exam.
Lecture recordings, notes, and in-class activites can be found in the "Pages" tab of our Canvas site. As per university requirements, this material must only be available to students currently enrolled in the course.
I prefer first you use my first name, Elisa (phonetic pronunciation: "ee-lee-sah") but Dr. Bellah is also perfectly okay. Whichever you are more comfortable with works for me.
You are always welcome and encouraged to speak with me in office hour or to email me at ebellah@andrew.cmu.edu with any questions or feedback about the course. I will also check this anonymous survey each week if you prefer to communicate questions or feedback anonymously. Note that I will respond to anonymous questions by posting an announcement to the whole class.