Math 341
MATH 341 (Linear Algebra)
MATH 341 is a linear algebra course which is also meant to be an introduction to proofs and proof-writing. The linear algebra content of this course is comparable to that in MATH 340, but at a more accelerated pace because of the devotion of time to proofs and writing proofs. Students who complete the course should be well-prepared to move on to any upper-level course, in particular MATH 521, 541, or 551.
It is the recommended linear algebra course for majors interested in moving to advanced undergraduate courses quickly. Students who prefer to separate their introduction to linear algebra from their introduction to proof should consider MATH 340 for linear algebra and MATH 421 or MATH 467 for introduction to proof.
Due to the more intensive proof-writing nature of the course, students will probably find the course more demanding than MATH 340, and for this reason MATH 341 carries the Accelerated Honors (!) label.
Students who complete this course and would also like exposure to differential equations should consider MATH 319.
In summary, MATH 341…
- Is Honors-level;
- Is accepted in both the major and certificate programs;
- Is a good introduction to proofs and proof-writing;
- Covers material in MATH 320 and therefore credit for only one of MATH 320 or 341 can be applied to the math major or certificate;
- Covers material in MATH 340 and therefore credit for only one of MATH 340 or 341 can be applied to the math major or certificate;
- Covers material in MATH 345 and therefore credit for only one of MATH 345 or 341 can be applied to the math major or certificate;
- Overlaps so much with MATH 375 that students with credit for MATH 375 cannot enroll in MATH 341;
- Will give students access to advanced-level undergraduate math courses.
Suggested further courses are…
- MATH 421 for another exposure to formal mathematical arguments at the introductory-level;
- Any math course above the 500-level (possibly assuming other prerequisites).