Introductory Algebra I
Properties of numbers. Modular arithmetic. Fields, including complex numbers and finite fields. Vector spaces. Matrix algebra. Solutions of linear systems. Linear dependence. Spanning sets. Bases. Subspaces. The rank-nullity theorem. Linear transformations. An emphasis is placed on proofs and theory.
Topics
- complex numbers and finite fields
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
Precludes additional credit for BIT 1001 , BIT 1101 , BIT 1201 , MATH 1102 (no longer offered), MATH 1104 , MATH 1107 , MATH 1119 , MATH 1401 / ECON 1401 , MATH 1402 / ECON 1402 . Prerequisite(s): i) Grade 12 Mathematics: Advanced Functions, and Grade 12 Mathematics: Calculus and Vectors, with grades of at least 75% in each; or MATH 0005 , MATH 0006 , and MATH 0107 with grades of at least B in each; or equivalents; and ii) MATH 1800 (may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School of Mathematics and Statistics. Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one and a half hours a week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- MATH 1152A F22 ↗2022