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{{DISPLAYTITLE:MATH 1553 - Linear Algebra}}
==Overview==
 
[https://math.gatech.edu/courses/math/1553 Course page]
 
   
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'''MATH 1553''' is a 2 credit core [[Mathematics|math]] class in linear algebra. Its content is both computational and conceptual, but with little or no proofs.
====How it fits in the curriculum====
 
==Current Registration Info==
 
===Prerequisites===
 
MATH 1552
 
===Equivalent Courses===
 
[[MATH 1554 - Linear Algebra|MATH 1554]], MATH 1564
 
===Majors That Require This Class===
 
==Resources==
 
[https://textbooks.math.gatech.edu/ila/1553/ <nowiki>Interactive Linear Algebra [1553]</nowiki>]
 
   
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== Topic List ==
A free online, interactive textbook made by Georgia Tech professors. It's for MATH 1553, but it covers most of the concepts for MATH 1554
 
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* Systems of Linear Equations
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* Vectors in Rn
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* Linear Independence and Transformations
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* Matrix Algebra
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* Subspaces in Rn
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* Determinants
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* Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors (includes Complex Eigenvalues if time permits)
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* Orthogonality
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* Symmetric Matrices
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==Prerequisite Knowledge==
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Almost no prerequisite knowledge is required, apart from algebra and trigonometry.
   
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As a formal prerequisite, the math department requires a high score in a previous math class, or on the SAT or ACT.
[https://www.3blue1brown.com/essence-of-linear-algebra-page 3blue1brown Essence of Linear Algebra Video Series]
 
 
==Equivalent Courses==
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* [[MATH 1554]] is a much more in-depth course that covers additional topics such as singular value decomposition (SVD).
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*[[MATH 1564]] is the honors equivalent, which uses proofs and is more theoretical than MATH 1553.
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MATH 1553 does ''not'' give credit for MATH 1554 or 1564.
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==Registration==
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MATH 1553 is a [[linked course]] with a [[studio]] and [[Shared Test Period|shared test period]].
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==Resources==
 
* The [https://math.gatech.edu/courses/math/1553 course page] for MATH 1553 provides information about the course.
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* https://gatech.instructure.com/courses/114544 provides a set of videos and old exams for MATH 1554. Since MATH 1554 covers all the topics in MATH 1553, this resource can easily be used for MATH 1553 as well.
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*[https://textbooks.math.gatech.edu/ila/index.html Interactive Linear Algebra] is a free online, interactive textbook made by Georgia Tech professors for MATH 1553.
 
*[https://www.3blue1brown.com/essence-of-linear-algebra-page 3blue1brown Essence of Linear Algebra Video Series] provides a nice conceptual overview of linear algebra. The video series uses visuals and animations extensively.
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*A common textbook for this course is ''Linear Algebra and Its Applications'' by Lay.
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Latest revision as of 11:39, 20 February 2025


MATH 1553 is a 2 credit core math class in linear algebra. Its content is both computational and conceptual, but with little or no proofs.

Topic List[edit | edit source]

  • Systems of Linear Equations
  • Vectors in Rn
  • Linear Independence and Transformations
  • Matrix Algebra
  • Subspaces in Rn
  • Determinants
  • Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors (includes Complex Eigenvalues if time permits)
  • Orthogonality
  • Symmetric Matrices

Prerequisite Knowledge[edit | edit source]

Almost no prerequisite knowledge is required, apart from algebra and trigonometry.

As a formal prerequisite, the math department requires a high score in a previous math class, or on the SAT or ACT.

Equivalent Courses[edit | edit source]

  • MATH 1554 is a much more in-depth course that covers additional topics such as singular value decomposition (SVD).
  • MATH 1564 is the honors equivalent, which uses proofs and is more theoretical than MATH 1553.

MATH 1553 does not give credit for MATH 1554 or 1564.

Registration[edit | edit source]

MATH 1553 is a linked course with a studio and shared test period.

Resources[edit | edit source]