Logistics
Table of contents
Course Websites
Office Hour
TBD, will be voted by class after Lecture 4. The zoom link will be shared afterwards. The 1st office hour will start on week 3 (week of Oct 14th).
Email Etiquette
- Students should ask all course-related questions on Piazza, where you will also find announcements. For personal matters or in emergencies, you can email the instructor and TAs.
- Please include “DSC210” in the title to make sure we receive your email.
- For emails received between Mon-Fri, 10-4 pm, we will try to answer within the same day; else, we will try to answer on the next workday.
Textbook
There is no one official textbook for this course.
The primary contents are from multiple sources, e.g.: [1] Trefethen, Lloyd N., and David Bau III. Numerical linear algebra. Vol. 50. Siam, 1997.
[2] Boyd, Stephen, and Lieven Vandenberghe. Introduction to applied linear algebra: vectors, matrices, and least squares. Cambridge university press, 2018.
Assignments, Projects, and Grading
Students are expected to complete 4 Bi-weekly Assignments and 1 Final Project. HWs allow a group of 1-2 students/group, Course project allows 3-4 students/group.
- HWs are expected to be typed in latex (except the coding part).
- The course project will be formatted in LaTeX, and templates will be provided.
Summary of Grading Criteria
| Assignment | Points | Weight | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HW 1 | 100 | 15% | 14 days after release |
| HW 2 | 100 | 15% | 14 days after release |
| HW 3 | 100 | 15% | 14 days after release |
| HW 4 | 100 | 15% | 14 days after release |
| HW 5 (Bonus) | 100 | 10% | 14 days after release |
| Project | 100 | 40% | Final Demo/Report due December 10, 1pm |
| 110% |
Late Policy
We understand there might be some circumstances where you may need more time to complete assignments and the late policy is exactly designed for this scenario for you to plan accordingly. Please do not email us for extensions, as we will grade according to your submission time.
- The late penalty for HW1-HW3 is 10% per day, for HW4-HW5 is 20% per day.
- For the Course project final demo/report, no late submissions will be accepted as the final grades need to be submitted to the Registrar in time.
Grading Scale
- A+ = 98-100%
- A = 93-97.9%
- A- = 90-92.9%
- B+ = 86-89.9%
- B = 83-85.9%
- B- = 80-82.9%
- C = 70-79.9%
- D = 60-69.9%
- F = below 59.9%
Campus Policies
- UC San Diego Principles of Community
- UC San Diego Policy on Integrity of Scholarship
- Religious Accommodation
- Nondiscrimination and Harassment
- UC San Diego Student Conduct Code
Resources for Support and Learning
There are a variety of resources available to students at UC San Diego, which are designed to address needs and enhance the student experience. We encourage you to check them out.
| Learning and Academic Support | |
|---|---|
| Ask a Librarian: Library Support Chat or make an appointment with a librarian to focus on your research needs Course Reserves, Connecting from Off-Campus and Research Support Find supplemental course materials First Gen Student Success Coaching Program Peer mentor program that provides students with information, resources, and support in meeting their goals Office of Academic Support & Instructional Services (OASIS) Intellectual and personal development support | Writing Hub Services in the Teaching + Learning Commons One-on-one online writing tutoring and workshops on key writing topics Supplemental Instruction Peer-assisted study sessions through the Academic Achievement Hub to improve success in historically challenging courses Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) The academic standards students must maintain to remain eligible for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. If you are receiving financial aid, please ensure you review the SAP requirements. Tutoring – Content Drop-in and online tutoring through the Academic Achievement Hub Tutoring – Learning Strategies Address learning challenges with a metacognitive approach |
| Support for Well-being and Inclusion | |
| Basic Needs at UCSD Any student who has difficulty accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live is encouraged to contact: foodpantry@.ucsd.edu | basicneeds@ucsd.edu | (858) 246-2632 Counseling and Psychological Services Confidential counseling and consultations for psychiatric service and mental health programming Triton Concern Line Report students of concern: (858) 246-1111 Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) Supports students with disabilities and accessibility across campus | Community and Resource Centers Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion As part of the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the campus community centers provide programs and resources for students and contribute toward the evolution of a socially just campus (858) 822-3542 | diversity@ucsd.edu Get Involved Student organizations, clubs, service opportunities, and many other ways to connect with others on campus Undocumented Student Services Programs and services are designed to help students overcome obstacles that arise from their immigration status and support them through personal and academic excellence |
Course Schedule
A detailed course schedule can be found in the Course Timeline page with slides and recording links (will be updated throughout the quarter). An overall schedule can be found below:
| Week | Title / Topic | Due Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Introduction, Course overview & Logistics | |
| 1 | Linear Algebra Basics | |
| 2 | Linear Algebra Basics | Project instruction out, HW 1 out |
| 3 | Linear Algebra Basics / Solve Linear System | |
| 4 | Solve Linear System | Project preference due, HW 1 due, HW 2 out |
| 5 | Solve Linear System | |
| 6 | Eigenvalue problems | HW 2 due, HW 3 out |
| 7 | Eigenvalue problems / Selected ML topic 1 | |
| 8 | Selected ML topic 1 | HW 3 due, HW 4 & 5 (bonus) out |
| 9 | Selected ML topic 1 | |
| 10 | Final project demo | HW 4 & 5 (bonus) due |
| 11 | Final project demo | Project report, slides, codes due |