MATH 256: Introduction to Linear Mathematics

Course Description

An introduction to linear algebra based on the study of matrices, with an emphasis on situations which can be interpreted geometrically in the plane or in space. Topics include: matrix operations, systems of linear equations, determinants, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, properties of Rn with emphasis on R2 and R3 and applications of each of these topics. Most computation will be done on TI-85 or equivalent technology. Prerequisite: MATH 171 with a grade of C or better.