Undergraduate Linear Algebra Courses: Difference between revisions
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This course is accepted in both the option 1 and option 2 form of the major, however in both cases there may be a better choice. | This course is accepted in both the option 1 and option 2 form of the major, however in both cases there may be a better choice. | ||
Students who have completed math 340 are STRONGLY encouraged to | Students who have completed math 340 are STRONGLY encouraged to take Math 421 for an introduction to proofs and proofwriting before moving on to courses above the 500 level. | ||
In summary math 340 is | |||
* Highly computational | |||
* Low theory content | |||
* Accepted in both major versions | |||
* Not a good introduction to proofs and proofwriting | |||
Revision as of 19:02, 30 October 2014
In order to complete the major in mathematics you must take a course in linear algebra. At UW-Madison we offer several ``flavors of linear algebra. The purpose of this page is to describe the functional differences between the courses. This can help you to choose the right course for your current and future interests.
Math 340 Elementary Matrix and Linear Algebra
Math 340 is a basic type of linear algebra course which focuses on vectors as ordered sets of real numbers. In this course the focus is typically on computational and numerical aspects of the subject with some lighter treatment of the more theoretical aspects.
This course is accepted in both the option 1 and option 2 form of the major, however in both cases there may be a better choice.
Students who have completed math 340 are STRONGLY encouraged to take Math 421 for an introduction to proofs and proofwriting before moving on to courses above the 500 level.
In summary math 340 is
- Highly computational
- Low theory content
- Accepted in both major versions
- Not a good introduction to proofs and proofwriting