Math 110
Math 110 is the upper division course in linear algebra. It is a four unit course.
Overview
An extension to the linear algebra curricula of Math 54 and Physics 89. Math 110 reviews the linear algebra uncovered by its lower division prerequisite in a more extensive fashion than 54 and with a more rigorous treatment than 89. In Math 110, the focus is placed on the abstract theory of vector spaces rather than algorithms for matrix manipulation, leading to a rich discussion of the beautiful structure of linear things. While much of Math 110 is theoretically review, the course includes such novel topics as an elegant generalization of diagonalization called Jordan canonical form and an introduction to quadratic forms, a linear object untouched by prerequisite classes.
Prerequisites
Student Comments
“110 will lay foundations for all of the physics you will ever do.” – anonymous
“Math 110 is a good class to take just before or concurrently with physics 137A” – anonymous