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[https://math.gatech.edu/courses/math/1554 Course page]
 
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MATH 1554 is basically just MATH 1553 but with an extra couple chapters. Required for CS majors.
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MATH 1554 is basically just MATH 1553 but with an extra couple chapters.
   
 
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If you enjoy math theory and proofs, consider MATH 1564
 
If you enjoy math theory and proofs, consider MATH 1564
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=== Prerequisites ===
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MATH 1552
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=== Equivalent Courses ===
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MATH 1553, MATH 1564
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=== Majors That Require This Class ===
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Computer Science
   
 
== Resources ==
 
== Resources ==

Revision as of 09:38, 19 May 2021

Overview

Course page

MATH 1554 is basically just MATH 1553 but with an extra couple chapters.

How it fits in the curriculum

Linear Algebra doesn't use any calculus, making it different from intro courses such as MATH 1551 and MATH 1552.

However, future calculus classes like Multivariable Calculus (MATH 2550/2551) and Differential Equations (MATH 2552) will use Linear Algebra concepts such as matrices, determinants, characteristic equations, etc. Additionally, Linear Algebra is important for CS math classes such as Applied Combinatorics (MATH 3012) and Algorithms (CS 3510)

Current Registration Info

This is a linked course. You must register for a lecture section and a corresponding studio section with the same letter.

For the lecture sections, notice how they all include one time-block very late in the day. This is likely the test period, which will only meet a few times per semester. [TODO some1 confirm]

If you enjoy math theory and proofs, consider MATH 1564

Prerequisites

MATH 1552

Equivalent Courses

MATH 1553, MATH 1564

Majors That Require This Class

Computer Science

Resources

Interactive Linear Algebra [1553]

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

3blue1brown Essence of Linear Algebra Video Series