MA 222
Linear Algebra
Abstract vector spaces, bases and dimension; linear transformations, matrix of a linear transformation, kernel, range, dimension theorem; change of basis; inner product spaces; orthogonal bases; Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization process; brief review of polynomials; eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalizability of a linear operator; quadratic forms, Sylvester’s law of inertia.
Prerequisites: MA122 and either MA120 or MA121.
Notes: 3 lecture hours, 1.5 lab hours every other week.
Abstract vector spaces, bases and dimension; linear transformations, matrix of a linear transformation, kernel, range, dimension theorem; change of basis; inner product spaces; orthogonal bases; Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization process; brief review of polynomials; eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalizability of a linear operator; quadratic forms, Sylvester’s law of inertia.
Prerequisites: MA122 and either MA120 or MA121.
Notes: 3 lecture hours, 1.5 lab hours every other week.
Abstract vector spaces, bases and dimension; linear transformations, matrix of a linear transformation, kernel, range, dimension theorem; change of basis; inner product spaces; orthogonal bases; Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization process; brief review of polynomials; eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalizability of a linear operator; quadratic forms, Sylvester’s law of inertia.
Prerequisites: MA122 and either MA120 or MA121.
Notes: 3 lecture hours, 1.5 lab hours every other week.
