Linear Algebra and Applications

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Enforced requisite: course 3B or 31B or 32A with grade of C- or better. Introduction to linear algebra: systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, linear independence, subspaces, bases and dimension, orthogonality, least-squares methods, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix diagonalization, and symmetric matrices. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
10.0 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
6.7 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: N/A

    So sad i got a B+ in this class bc its much much easier than the 31 or 32 math classes (Which i hate hate hate). Overall he explains the concepts well and nothing is overly complicated. the tests are fair and he lets u use an index card on them so u can write whatever formulas u need. he's a fun professor too if u get to know him. he has good example problems during his lectures that help u understand things better. i liked how he tells u what u need to know for the test and doesnt waste time teaching random concepts that are not relevant or needed. he gets to the point usually.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A-

    Shin is a really good professor, with fair exams. He was very fair on partial credit, and a great teacher. His lecture notes were amazing.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: N/A

    Brian Shin is a great professor. His lectures are clear, and he uploads lecture notes as well as posting recordings of the class.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Class is really easy. I just read the notes he published - didn’t even have to watch lecture or read the textbook. His explanations are clear and the class isn’t much work. My only complaint is that a lot of the material seems like “plug and chug” and not much understanding, but that would mean the class would be a lot harder, so you win some and lose some I guess.

Course

Instructor
Brian Shin
Previously taught
24S 23S

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 2 midterms

  • Finals week final

  • 50% recommend the textbook

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