MATH 211: Linear Algebra

Class Program
Credits
5
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
091764
Meets Degree Requirements For
Natural Science,
Quantitative Skills
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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  1. Solving Systems of Equations using: Gaussian Elimination and Gauss-Jordan Elimination
  2. Applications of Systems of Linear Equations
  3. Operations with matrices particularly linear transformations.
  4. Vector spaces and subspaces
  5. Basis for the four fundamental subspaces of a matrix
  6. Invertible and Non-invertible matrices and their relationship to the four fundamental subspaces of a matrix.
  7. Matrix factorization including LU factorization, SBS-1, and SDS-1.
  8. Least square regression found by projecting a vector onto the image of A.
  9. Calculate and interpret determinants.
  10. Orthonormal basis
  11. Eigenvector and eigenvalue solutions to dynamical systems of linear equations.
  12. Optional: the use of linear algebra in solving systems of differential equations.
  13. Optional: Linear Transformations as related to calculus.