Carleton University · MATH 1152

Introductory Algebra I

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

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.

Prerequisites

  • 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.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for 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.
Reference text in its original language

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.

  • 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.
  • Precludes additional credit for 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 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one and a half hours a week.

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