Introduction to Proofs and Linear Algebra

1 Course Unit

The class is intended to give a rigorous introduction to proofs and linear algebra. The introductory part includes basic logic and set theory, different proof strategies such as proof by contradiction and proof by induction. The linear algebra part covers fields and vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues, and short treatments of Jordan canonical form and inner product spaces. Prerequisites: Students must take MATH 1400 or have a placement score of 24+ before taking MATH 3000. 1 Course Unit