MATH 31 - Linear Algebra

    Recent Professors
    Silvia Millan-Vossler, Jackson Hsu
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Difficulty
    6.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 20A
    Spring 2027 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. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID MATH 250]
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:45am–1:50pm, Mon Wed 2:30pm–4:35pm