Is there a good linear algebra video series (Besides MIT)?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for alternative video series on linear algebra, particularly for those who find Prof. Gilbert Strang's lectures at MIT difficult to follow. Participants are looking for resources that can serve as companions to textbooks and lectures, covering typical first-course content in linear algebra.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in watching Prof. Strang due to his stuttering and slow pace, prompting a search for alternatives.
  • Another participant provides several links to different linear algebra video courses, including introductory and more theoretical approaches.
  • Some participants note that the NPTEL course may include content on complex analysis, which could be outside the desired scope.
  • A reference to Ted Chinberg's videos at UPenn, which follow Strang's applied textbook, is also mentioned as a potential resource.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the difficulty of Strang's lectures, but there is no consensus on the best alternative resources, as multiple options are presented without a clear preference.

Contextual Notes

Some resources mentioned may have varying levels of theoretical content, and participants have noted potential overlaps with other subjects, such as complex analysis.

QuarkCharmer
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I just can't watch Prof. Gilbert Strang on MIT. His stuttering and slow pace is just too much for me. Is there another series on the typical first course in Linear Algebra available in video form that I can casually watch as a companion to my textbook and lecture?
 
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Here is an introductory course on linear algebra:

http://videos.najah.edu/node/1251

Here is another introductory course on linear algebra:

http://www.ictp.tv/diploma/index08-09.php?activityid=MTH

Here is a more theoretical approach to the material:

http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/video.php?subjectId=122107036

Here is the most theoretical approach to the material:

http://cmes.uccs.edu/Fall2007/Math413/archive.php

Here is some multilinear algebra:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB7041DC6FDA5452C
 
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QuarkCharmer said:
His stuttering and slow pace is just too much for me.

Yes, I found him difficult to watch, as well. sponsoredwalk has given some interesting links (although I think the NPTEL course is half complex analysis).

The UCCS video is on this page, along with some other more introductory ones (you have to sign up to download):

http://www.uccs.edu/~math/vidarchive.html

The 413 one he linked to follows the Friedberg textbook.


Ted Chinberg at UPenn also has Linear Algebra videos that follow Strang's applied textbook:

http://www.math.upenn.edu/~ted/312F11/math312.html
 
Thanks for the references! I will be sure to check them all out!
 

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