MATH 236. Algebra 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Linear equations over a field. Introduction to vector spaces. Linear mappings. Matrix representation of linear mappings. Determinants. Eigenvectors and
eigenvalues. Diagonalizable operators. Cayley-Hamilton theorem. Bilinear and quadratic forms. Inner product spaces, orthogonal diagonalization of symmetric
matrices. Canonical forms.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: MATH 235