Linear Algebra

Prerequisite: MATH 142 with a minimum grade of "C-" or MATH 152 with a minimum grade of "C-" or MATH 162 with a minimum grade of "C-" (MATH 162 may be taken concurrently); and MATH 180 with a minimum grade of "C-", which may be taken concurrently This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and theory of linear algebra and practice in reading and writing mathematical proofs. Topics include systems of linear equations and techniques for solving them, linear independence and dependence, linear transformations and their matrix representations, matrix algebra, characterizations of invertible matrices, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, null and column spaces, Basis Theorem, Rank Theorem, as well as eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Additional topics and applications of linear algebra may be covered as time permits. Offered fall and spring semester.