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

Department

• Mathematics

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Spring

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MAT 276: Linear Algebra

Department

Mathematics

Course Description

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.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Spring

Prerequisites

MAT-271

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