MATH 4310
Linear Algebra
Introduction to linear algebra, including the study of vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, and systems of linear equations. Additional topics include quadratic forms and inner product spaces, canonical forms for various classes of matrices and linear transformations. Students will be expected to be comfortable writing proofs. More experience with proofs may be gained by first taking a 3000-level MATH course. Undergraduates who plan to attend graduate school in mathematics should take MATH 4330 instead of MATH 4310.
fall 2026
Readings
- Friedberg, Insel, and Spence, Linear Algebra 5th edition, Prentice Hall PTR, 2018 (ISBN: 978-0-13-486024-4).
- Cooperstein, Bruce, Advanced Linear Algebra 2nd edition , CRC Press LLC, 2015 (ISBN: 978-1-4822-4884-5) — free e-book through the Cornell Math Library
spring 2026
Readings
- Axler, Sheldon, Linear Algebra Done Right, 4th edition
Prerequisites & course information
MATH 2210 or MATH 2230 or MATH 2310 or MATH 2940 or equivalent.
Sources
Catalogue variants
- Linear Algebra · 4.0 · Undergraduate