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Introduction to linear algebra:
Systems of linear equations
Matrix algebra
Linear independence
Subspaces, bases and dimension
Orthogonality
Least-squares methods
Determinants
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Matrix…
Identify how to solve a given system of linear equations
Understand when the least square method is used in practice
Apply diagonalization in convoluted matrix computations
Apply knowledge about symmetric matrices
About this course:
Introduction to linear algebra:
Systems of linear equations
Matrix algebra
Linear independence
Subspaces, bases and dimension
Orthogonality
Least-squares methods
Determinants
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Matrix diagonalization
Symmetric matrices
Prerequisites
Course Math 3B or 31B or 32A with grade of C or better.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 29th, 2025
As part of your required course materials, you will be utilizing zyBooks, an interactive online textbook designed to enhance your engagement with the content through animations, learning questions, and practice problems.
There are two versions of zyBooks available for this course:
$64 – Includes the zyBook only (core textbook content)
$89 – Includes the zyBook plus zyLabs, which offer hands-on coding practice and auto-graded programming assignments
Your instructor will inform you which version is required for your section. Please ensure you purchase the correct version to stay on track with your coursework.
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