MAS 4115
Linear Algebra for Data Science
A second course in linear algebra, focusing on topics that are the most essential for data science. Introduces theory and numerical methods required for large data-sets and machine learning. Topics include LU, QR, and singular-value decompositions; conditioning and stability; the DFT and filters; deep learning; fully connected and convolutional nets.
Topics
- and singular-value decompositions
- conditioning and stability
- the DFT and filters
- deep learning
- fully connected and convolutional nets
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade Prerequisite: ( MAS 3114 or MAS 4105 ) and MAC 2313 . Attributes: Build-AI
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2025-2026
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Linear Algebra for Data Science · 3 Credits