MATH 117Advanced Linear Algebra
Review of abstract vector spaces. Dual spaces, bilinear forms, and the associated geometry. Normal forms of linear mappings. Introduction to tensor products and exterior algebras.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 21 or AM 10 and either MATH 100 or CSE 101.
- Sections begin the first day of Week 2 according to the academic calendar. For Fall 2026, this is 10/01/2026.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | PhysSciences 130 | Staff | Open 10/40 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Cowell Clrm 131 | C. Dong | Open 42/50 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Earth&Marine B210 | J. T. Upton | Open 19/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chongying Dong | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 29% | 35 |
| James Upton | 4.5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 91% | 31 |
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