MATH 2940 — Linear Algebra for Engineers
General Information
Linear algebra and its applications. Topics include matrices, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality and inner product spaces. Applications include brief introductions to difference equations, Markov chains, and systems of linear ordinary differential equations. May include computer use in solving problems. MATH 2930 and MATH 2940 are independent and can be taken in either order; they should not be taken in the same semester.
Full Cornell course description (FA26)
Credits: 4
Prerequisites and Enrollment
Prerequisites: MATH 1920.
Forbidden overlaps: MATH 2210, MATH 2230, MATH 2310, MATH 2940
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Alex Townsend | Roster / syllabus |
| Spring 2026 | Adrian Lewis, Allen Knutson | Roster / syllabus |
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Course information checked against Cornell’s Spring and Fall 2026 rosters on September 18, 2026. The listed semesters are verified examples, not a complete offering history.