MATH 220 - Linear Algebra

5 credits

Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or better in MATH& 151 or concurrent enrollment in MATH& 151.

MATH 220 is a first course in Linear Algebra. Content includes: systems of linear equations, matrices, matrix factorizations, vector spaces and subspaces, orthogonality, least squares, determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Applications are taken from the sciences and engineering.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies science distribution area F requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Use Matrices to Solve Systems of Equations
Factor a Matrix and Characterize its Four Subspaces
Compute Determinants and Understand Their Properties
Compute Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, and Diagonalize a Matrix