MATH 1160

This course provides an introduction to linear algebra in Euclidean space. Topics covered include: N-dimensional vectors, dot product, matrices and matrix operations, systems of linear equations and Gaussian elimination, linear independence, subspaces, basis and dimension, matrix inverse, matrix rank and determinant, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization, orthogonalization and projections, linear transformations. Some fundamental proofs and applications of these topics will be included. [Restriction(s): ENGG*1500. This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. Please contact the department for more information.][Department(s): Department of Mathematics and Statistics]