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
5.0 / 10
Organization
5.0 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
5.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    A very thoughtful and helpful professor. He answers any questions you may have using Piazza and doesn't try to trick you on any of his HW/MT/Final questions.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Gannon was an amazing prof who gave really clear lectures and was also clear on what he wanted us to know. Definitely recommend Gannon, although I would say he prepared you more to succeed in the class than to get a solid understanding of linear algebra.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    goated professor, his lectures were super entertaining and he tried to explain concepts as much as possible
    his tests were super similar to the homework problems, so i would highly recommend starting those early

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    I took this class with three other classes and I would say this class was more of my easier classes. I was able to do well on the exams mainly studying the lecture's contents and the homework problems. I would say the textbook is not necessary.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Tom Gannon is a great lecturer. I was well prepared for the tests and got the grades I expected.

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

    It was a great class and the professor is excellent.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    The exams were straightforward and Gannon is the best (math) professor out there. Would switch to being a math major if I could take him again!

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    One of the best classes I've taken, would recommend to anyone who has the option of taking his class. Course material is manageable and workload is on the lighter side. Homework was reasonable and prepared me sufficiently for midterms and the final. I never used the textbook and liked that there was nothing else I had to pay for. Gannon is an excellent professor; engaging, straight to the point, and interactive. He's great at explaining things in a way that just makes sense. Solid experience, coming from someone who isn't particularly great at math.

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

    Gannon is the goat! Clear and entertaining lecturer, made the class easier to understand and listen to.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Prof Gannon was a really engaging lecturer. One of the best math professors.

Course

Instructor
Tom Gannon
Previously taught
24F 23S 22F

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 2 midterms

  • Finals week final

  • 30% recommend the textbook

Previous Grades

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