MATH 4310 — Linear Algebra
General Information
Introduction to linear algebra, including the study of vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, and systems of linear equations. Additional topics include quadratic forms and inner product spaces, canonical forms for various classes of matrices and linear transformations. Students will be expected to be comfortable writing proofs. More experience with proofs may be gained by first taking a 3000-level MATH course. Undergraduates who plan to attend graduate school in mathematics should take MATH 4330 instead of MATH 4310.
Full Cornell course description (FA26)
Credits: 4
Prerequisites and Enrollment
Prerequisites: MATH 2210 or MATH 2230 or MATH 2310 or MATH 2940 or equivalent.
Forbidden overlaps: MATH 4310, MATH 4330
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Irena Peeva | Roster / syllabus |
| Spring 2026 | David Zywina | 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.