MATH 54
4 Units
Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
PreRequisites: 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.
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About this Course
Catalog Course 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.
Classes Offered
Hours & Workload
Spring Term
2 to 3 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week and 3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 8 to 7 hours of Outside Work Hours per week.
Fall Term
2 to 3 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week and 3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 8 to 7 hours of Outside Work Hours per week.