MAT-276 Linear Algebra

A survey course of the study of elementary linear algebra through the study of finite dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices. Topics covered include vector and matrix operations, determinants, systems of linear equations, linear independence, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MAT-271

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Mathematics

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate their results for reasonableness
2. Find eigenvalues and eigenvectors
3. Use equivalent conditions to determine when a set of vectors is linearly independent
4. Use the concepts of vector space and linear transformations to solve systems of linear equations
5. Find and Interpret determinants of matrices
6. Add/Subtract/Scalar Multiply vectors
7. Add/Subtract/Multiply/Invert matrices
8. Use the language and notation of elementary linear algebra