MATH 284 - Linear Algebra

    Recent Professors
    D. Curtis, C. Rosas
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    42–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in MATH C2220 (formerly MATH 280) or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course develops the techniques and theory needed to solve and classify systems of linear equations. Solution techniques include row operations, Gaussian elimination, and matrix algebra. Investigates the properties of vectors in two and three dimensions, leading to the notion of an abstract vector space. Vector space and matrix theory are presented including topics such as inner products, norms, orthogonality, eigenvalues, eigenspaces, and linear transformations. Selected applications of linear algebra are included. (C-ID MATH 250, 910S [with MATH 285]) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-2, Cal-GETC-2)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 2:00pm–3:20pm