Description
Focuses on matrices, determinants, systems of equations, vector spaces including the four fundamental subspaces, orthogonality, inner product spaces, least square solutions, eigenvalues/eigenvectors, transformation matrices, dynamical systems and diagonalization. Geometrical understanding will be emphasized. Applications in business, computer science and engineering. Introduction to mathematical proofs.
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites
MATH& 152 or Instructor Permission
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
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- Solving Systems of Equations using: Gaussian Elimination and Gauss-Jordan Elimination
- Applications of Systems of Linear Equations
- Operations with matrices particularly linear transformations.
- Vector spaces and subspaces
- Basis for the four fundamental subspaces of a matrix
- Invertible and Non-invertible matrices and their relationship to the four fundamental subspaces of a matrix.
- Matrix factorization including LU factorization, SBS-1, and SDS-1.
- Least square regression found by projecting a vector onto the image of A.
- Calculate and interpret determinants.
- Orthonormal basis
- Eigenvector and eigenvalue solutions to dynamical systems of linear equations.
- Optional: the use of linear algebra in solving systems of differential equations.
- Optional: Linear Transformations as related to calculus.