Carleton University · MATH 1104

Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Systems of linear equations. Matrix algebra. Determinants. Invertible matrix theorem. Cramer’s rule. Vector space R^n; subspaces, bases. Eigenvalues, diagonalization. Linear transformations, kernel, range. Complex numbers (including De Moivre’s theorem). Inner product spaces and orthogonality. Applications.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): Ontario Grade 12 Mathematics: Advanced Functions, or MATH 0005 , or equivalent, or permission of the School. Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering, the School of Computer Science, or in certain B.Sc. and B.A.S. programs where specified.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for BIT 1001 , BIT 1101 , BIT 1201 , MATH 1102 (no longer offered), MATH 1107 , MATH 1119 , MATH 1401 / ECON 1401 , MATH 1402 / ECON 1402 , MATH 1152 . Note: MATH 1119 is not an acceptable substitute for MATH 1104 .
  • Prerequisite(s): Ontario Grade 12 Mathematics: Advanced Functions, or MATH 0005 , or equivalent, or permission of the School. Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering, the School of Computer Science, or in certain B.Sc. and B.A.S. programs where specified.
  • Lectures three hours a week and tutorial one hour a week.
Reference text in its original language

Systems of linear equations. Matrix algebra. Determinants. Invertible matrix theorem. Cramer’s rule. Vector space R^n; subspaces, bases. Eigenvalues, diagonalization. Linear transformations, kernel, range. Complex numbers (including De Moivre’s theorem). Inner product spaces and orthogonality. Applications.

  • Prerequisite(s): Ontario Grade 12 Mathematics: Advanced Functions, or MATH 0005 , or equivalent, or permission of the School. Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering, the School of Computer Science, or in certain B.Sc. and B.A.S. programs where specified.
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for BIT 1001 , BIT 1101 , BIT 1201 , MATH 1102 (no longer offered), MATH 1107 , MATH 1119 , MATH 1401 / ECON 1401 , MATH 1402 / ECON 1402 , MATH 1152 . Note: MATH 1119 is not an acceptable substitute for MATH 1104 .
  • Lectures three hours a week and tutorial one hour a week.

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