Linear Algebra

CAS MA 242

  • Critical Thinking
  • Quantitative Reasoning II

Undergraduate Prerequisites CASMA 121 or CASMA 123 or CASMA 129 or consent of instructor. - Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 442 or ENG EK 103. Matrix algebra, solution of linear systems, determinants, Gaussian elimination, fundamental theory, row-echelon form. Vector spaces, bases, norms. Computer methods. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, canonical decomposition. Applications. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Quantitative Reasoning II. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2024 Schedule

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A1 Salins BRB 121 TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm Students registering for MA242 A1 must also register for discussion section A2.

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A2 Salins PHO 202 R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B1 Fried BRB 121 MWF 9:05 am-9:55 am Students registering for MA242 B1 must also register for discussion section B2.

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B2 Fried BRB 121 W 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

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C1 Weinstein CAS 224 TR 5:00 pm-6:15 pm Students registering for MA242 C1 must also register for discussion section C2-C6.

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C2 Weinstein CAS 325 M 8:00 am-8:50 am

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C3 Weinstein CAS 325 M 9:05 am-9:55 am

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C4 Weinstein CAS 320 M 10:10 am-11:00 am

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C5 Weinstein CAS 227 M 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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C6 Weinstein CAS 229 M 4:40 pm-5:30 pm

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