Linear Algebra

MATH 2130 Fall 2025

Course description

The official title of this course is Linear Algebra for Non-Mathematics Majors. With a strong focus on matrix methods, the course examines basic properties of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, inner products, linear independence, dimension, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization. The course is recommended for students who do not plan to major in mathematics. Students who plan to major in mathematics are encouraged to take MATH 2135 instead. Prerequisites: MATH 2300 or APPM 1360.

Schedule

MWF 11:15 AM -- 12:05 PM, MUEN E064.

University of Colorado Academic Calendar

Office hours

M 12:15 PM -- 1:15 PM, W 10:00 AM -- 11:00 AM and W 12:15 PM -- 1:15 PM, or by appointment.

Office hours meet in MATH 266. Please make an appointment via the link on Canvas.

Textbook

D. Lay, S. Lay, and J. McDonald, Linear Algebra and Its Applications (6th Edition), Pearson, 2021.

Grading

Homework 15%, Quizzes 5%, Midterm I 25%, Midterm II 25%, Final 30%.

The lowest two Homework scores will be dropped and the lowest five Quiz scores will be dropped.