Course Description: Math 2243, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

Overview: The course is divided into two somewhat related parts. Linear algebra: matrices and matrix operations, Gaussian elimination, matrix inverses, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, dependence, Wronskian, dimension, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization. ODE: Separable and first-order linear equations with applications, 2nd order linear equations with constant coefficients, method of undetermined coefficients, simple harmonic motion, 2x2 and 3x3 systems of linear ODE's with constant coefficients, solution by eigenvalue/eigenvectors, nonhomogenous linear systems, phase plane analysis of 2x2 nonlinear systems near equilibria. 4 credits. 3 lectures, 2 recitations per week.

Prerequisite: C- in Math 1272 or 1372.

Audience: Part of the standard 2^nd year calculus course for students outside of IT.

Class pacing may vary depending on term length. Check the class syllabus for details.