Spring 2026
MATH 54 001 - LEC 001
Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Arun Sharma
Class #:24146
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Mathematics
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 720
Waitlisted: 33
Capacity: 720
Waitlist Max: 73
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
2 to 3 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 8 to 7 hours of outside work hours per week.
Other classes by Arun Sharma
Course Catalog Description
Basic linear algebra; matrix arithmetic and determinants. Vector spaces; inner product spaces. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; orthogonality, symmetric matrices. Linear second-order differential equations; first-order systems with constant coefficients. Fourier series.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for MATH 54 after completing MATH H54, MATH N54, MATH W54, or MATH 56. A deficient grade in MATH 54 may be removed by taking MATH N54, MATH W54, or MATH 56.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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