Undergraduate Catalog

MATH 204 Linear Algebra

This course introduces properties of matrices, determinants, and solution techniques for systems of linear equations. The course presents basic properties of vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence, span, basis, and coordinates. Students study linear transformations and their matrix representations. The course examines eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and diagonalization. Finally, Euclidean inner product, orthogonality, and the Gram-Schmidt process are presented.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MATH106, or MATH112, or MATH161, or MATH212

Distribution

3-0-3

Offered

Fall Spring Summer