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| − | ==Overview== |
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| − | [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. |
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| − | ====How it fits in the curriculum==== |
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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. |
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| − | Unlike nearly all other linked courses, MATH 1553 denotes the section letter (eg. A) as "Studio" and the section letter-numbers (eg. A01) as "Lecture". This is likely an error, or maybe a special case resulting from the hybrid/remote class format in 2020. This causes a bug in [https://github.com/gt-scheduler/website/issues/42 gt-scheduler] where it doesn't do the lecture-studio matching correctly, so please double check your schedule to ensure that the Studio and Lecture sections have the same letter. See: [https://oscar.gatech.edu/bprod/bwckctlg.p_disp_listcrse?term_in=202108&subj_in=MATH&crse_in=1553&schd_in=% OSCAR list of all sections] |
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| + | ==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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| − | ===[https://oscar.gatech.edu/bprod/bwckctlg.p_disp_course_detail?cat_term_in=202108&subj_code_in=MATH&crse_numb_in=1553 Prerequisites]=== |
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| − | At least one of the following: |
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| − | * D or higher in MATH 1113 (Precalculus). |
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| − | * D or higher in MATH 1552 (Integral Calculus) or equivalent. |
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| − | * 620 or higher on the Math section of the SAT |
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| − | * 26 or higher on the Math section of the ACT. |
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| − | ===Courses that give the same credit=== |
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| − | [[MATH 1554 - Linear Algebra|MATH 1554]], MATH 1564 |
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| − | ===Majors That Require This Class=== |
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| − | * Aerospace Engineering |
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| − | * Biomedical Engineering |
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| − | * Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
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| − | * Civil Engineering |
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| − | * Environmental Engineering |
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| − | * Industrial Engineering |
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| − | * Materials Science and Engineering |
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| − | * Mechanical Engineering |
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| − | * Nuclear and Radiological Engineering |
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| − | * Biochemistry |
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| − | * Biology |
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| − | * Chemistry |
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| − | * Neuroscience |
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| − | * Psychology |
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| − | * All majors in the College of Design |
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| − | * All majors in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts (either MATH 1553 or MATH 1711) |
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| − | * All majors in the Scheller College of Business (either MATH 1553 or MATH 1711) |
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==Resources== |
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+ | * The [https://math.gatech.edu/courses/math/1553 course page] for MATH 1553 provides information about the course. |
| + | * 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. |
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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]
- The course page for MATH 1553 provides information about the course.
- 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.
- Interactive Linear Algebra is a free online, interactive textbook made by Georgia Tech professors for MATH 1553.
- 3blue1brown Essence of Linear Algebra Video Series provides a nice conceptual overview of linear algebra. The video series uses visuals and animations extensively.
- A common textbook for this course is Linear Algebra and Its Applications by Lay.
