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MATH 56 - Linear Algebra
Course Title
Linear Algebra
Course Description
This is a first course in Linear Algebra. Core topics include: algebra and geometry of vectors and matrices; systems of linear equations and Gaussian elimination; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Gram-Schmidt and least squares; symmetric matrices and quadratic forms; singular value decomposition and other factorizations. Time permitting, additional topics may include: Markov chains and Perron-Frobenius, dimensionality reduction, or linear programming. This course differs from Math 54 in that it does not cover Differential Equations, but focuses on Linear Algebra motivated by first applications in Data Science and Statistics.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
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Prerequisites
Prerequisites are Math 52 (previously known as Math 1B or N1B), 10B, or N10B. [N is the summer version]
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course after completing the course(s) below.
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Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for MATH 56 after completing MATH 54, MATH N54, or MATH W54.
Credit Replacement Courses
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
3
Discussion Hours Min
3
Discussion Hours Max
3
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8