MATH 230 - Introduction to Linear Algebra with Applications

    Recent Professors
    C. Bennett, J. Burt
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 194 with a grade of "C" or better.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    A first course in linear algebra intended for students majoring in mathematics, the physical sciences, engineering or business. 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.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:40pm–4:05pm, Mon Wed 3:45pm–5:10pm