Introduction to Linear Algebra for Science and Engineering, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson Canada (August 1, 2021) © 2020

  • Daniel Norman Queen's University
  • Dan Wolczuk University of Waterloo

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Title overview

Norman/Wolczuk's An Introduction to Linear Algebra for Science and Engineering has been widely respected for its unique approach, which helps students understand and apply theory and concepts by combining theory with computations and slowly bringing students to the difficult abstract concepts. This approach includes an early treatment of vector spaces and complex topics in a simpler, geometric context. An Introduction to Linear Algebra for Science and Engineering promotes advanced thinking and understanding by encouraging students to make connections between previously learned and new concepts and demonstrates the importance of each topic through applications.

Table of contents

  1. Euclidean Vector Spaces
  2. Systems of Linear Equations
  3. Matrices, Linear Mappings, and Inverses
  4. Vector Spaces
  5. Determinants
  6. Eigenvectors and Diagonalization
  7. Inner Products and Projections
  8. Symmetric Matrices and Quadratic Forms
  9. Complex Vector Spaces

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