MA 405
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Section: 050

Course Description

This course offers a rigorous treatment of linear algebra, including systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, abstract vector spaces, bases, linear independence, spanning sets, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, similarity, inner product spaces, orthogonality and orthogonal bases, factorization of matrices. Compared with MA 305 Introductory Linear Algebra, more emphasis is placed on theory and proofs. MA 225 is recommended as a prerequisite. Credit is not allowed for both MA 305 and MA 405

Spring 2025

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 6, 2025
Classes End:
April 22, 2025
Location:
02235 SAS Hall
Class Days:
M W F
Class Start Time:
9:35am
Class End Time:
10:25am

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MA 241 (MA 225 recommended); Corequisite: MA 341 is recommended Restriction: MA/AMA and Honors/Scholars Only