I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Linear Algebra

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MATH 2457

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours: 0

4. Course Description:

Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Name of Institution	Course Number and Title	Credits
St. Cloud State University	MATH 312. Linear Algebra	3
Bemidji State University	MATH 3310 LINEAR ALGEBRA	4

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Name of Program(s)	Program Type
Engineering	AS

2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 4 – Mathematical/Logical Reasoning

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Apply concepts and theorems to solve application problems.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

Expected Outcome	MnTC Goal Area
Clearly express mathematical ideas in writing.	4
Explain what constitutes a valid mathematical argument.	4
Apply higher-order problem-solving strategies.	4
Apply appropriate technology.	4

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

Systems of linear equations

Matrices

Determinants

Vector spaces

Linear transformations

Eigenvalues and eigenvectors