Official Course Description

Solution of systems of linear equations. Matrix algebra. Determinants. Complex numbers, fundamental theorem of algebra. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of real matrices. Introduction to vector spaces, linear independence, bases. Applications.

Prerequisites

One of Ontario 4U Mathematics of Data Management (MDM 4U), Ontario 4U Advanced Functions (MHF4U), MAT1318, MAT1339 or an equivalent. The courses MAT1302, MAT1341 cannot be combined for credits. This course is intended primarily for students in the School of Management and the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Course Text

Robert A. Beezer, A First Course in Linear Algebra.

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