عنوان

A First Course in Linear Algebra

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9780984417551

(Number (ISBN

B00262XN6S

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Title Proper

A First Course in Linear Algebra

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Robert Beezer

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource

Series Title

Open textbook library

Frequency

Updated irregularly

Text of Note

Systems of Linear Equations -- Vectors -- Matrices -- Vector Spaces -- Determinants -- Eigenvalues -- Linear Transformations -- Representations -- Preliminaries -- Reference

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Text of Note

A First Course in Linear Algebra is an introductory textbook aimed at college-level sophomores and juniors. Typically students will have taken calculus, but it is not a prerequisite. The book begins with systems of linear equations, then covers matrix algebra, before taking up finite-dimensional vector spaces in full generality. The final chapter covers matrix representations of linear transformations, through diagonalization, change of basis and Jordan canonical form. Determinants and eigenvalues are covered along the way. A unique feature of this book is that chapters, sections and theorems are labeled rather than numbered. For example, the chapter on vectors is labeled "Chapter V" and the theorem that elementary matrices are nonsingular is labeled "Theorem EMN." Another feature of this book is that it is designed to integrateSAGE, an open source alternative to mathematics software such as Matlab and Maple. The author includes a 45-minutevideo tutorialon SAGE and teaching linear algebra. For students:The book comes with supplemental archetypesand printable flashcards. This textbook has been used in classes at:Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Westmont College, University of Ottawa, Plymouth State University, University of Puget Sound, University of Notre Dame, Carleton University, Amherst College, Felician College, Southern Connecticut State University, Michigan Technological University, Mount Saint Mary College, University of Western Australia, Moorpark College, Pacific University, Colorado State University, Smith College, Wilbur Wright College, Central Washington U (Lynwood Center), St. Cloud State University, Miramar College, Loyola Marymount University

Mathematics, Textbooks

Beezer, Robert

Beezer, Robert

Open Textbook Library, distributor

Date of Transaction

20190502180339.0

Electronic name

[Book]

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