Abstract Linear Algebra (MATH416)
Official Course Description
Math 416 is a rigorous, abstract treatment of linear algebra. Topics to be covered include vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalizability, and inner product spaces. The course concludes with a brief introduction to the theory of canonical forms for matrices and linear transformations.
Unofficial Description (Student Feedback)
This is a proof based introductory course on linear algebra. Prior experience with proof-writing is highly recommended, but no prior linear algebra experience is needed.
Official Prerequisites
MATH241. MATH347 is recommended.
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Resources
Linear Algebra Done Right by Axler
Finite Dimensional Vector Spaces by Halmos
Recent Professors
Ely Kerman, Susan Tolman, Pierre Albin, Theshani Nuradha Piliththuwasam Gallage