Courses What is the Linear Algebra course offered at BYU and should I take it?

AI Thread Summary
The discussion focuses on the online Linear Algebra course offered by BYU, specifically Math 343 - Elementary Linear Algebra. Participants express interest in the course and inquire about others' experiences with it. Alternatives are mentioned, including MIT's OpenCourseWare Linear Algebra course, which is a free resource for those not seeking formal enrollment. The effectiveness of Gilbert Strang's textbook and lectures is highlighted, noting that many found them beneficial for understanding the subject. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the value of both formal and informal learning resources in mastering Linear Algebra.
Mandanesss
Messages
37
Reaction score
0
Have any of you heard of this online Linear Algebra course offered at BYU? Has anyone here taken it? I believe it's called Math 343 - Elementary Linear Algebra. I'm thinking about it taking it alongside my other classes next semester.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
I haven't heard of it but there is MIT's opencourseware linear algebra course in case you didn't want to formally take a distance ed course.

http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Mathematics/18-06Spring-2005/VideoLectures/index.htm
 
I had a good experience with the book written by Gilbert Strang, the professor from MIT who has the Linear Algebra Open Courseware. We used his book in my Linear class it was good. I also found his lectures useful online
 

Thread 'Applied Math PhD candidate but I hate group theory'

TL;DR Summary: I want to do a PhD in applied math but I hate group theory, is this a big problem? Hello, I am a second-year math and physics double major with a minor in data science. I just finished group theory (today actually), and it was my least favorite class in all of university so far. It doesn't interest me, and I am also very bad at it compared to other math courses I have done. The other courses I have done are calculus I-III, ODEs, Linear Algebra, and Prob/Stats. Is it a...
View full post »

Thread 'What should I do if I found a paper with same result as mine?'

Yesterday, 9/5/2025, when I was surfing, I found an article The Schwarzschild solution contains three problems, which can be easily solved - Journal of King Saud University - Science ABUNDANCE ESTIMATION IN AN ARID ENVIRONMENT https://jksus.org/the-schwarzschild-solution-contains-three-problems-which-can-be-easily-solved/ that has the derivation of a line element as a corrected version of the Schwarzschild solution to Einstein’s field equation. This article's date received is 2022-11-15...
View full post »

Similar threads

Courses Advanced Math for Computational Material Science Engineering
Replies
2
Views
1K
Courses Should I Retake Physics 1 Before Taking Physics 2 After Learning Calculus?
Replies
5
Views
2K
Courses Applied vs Proof Based Linear Algebra
Replies
9
Views
3K
Courses Should I take a group theory course before QFT?
Replies
43
Views
6K
Courses Math Course Advice -- Harvard freshman planning to double major in physics and mathematics
Replies
41
Views
5K
Should I double up on math courses next school year?
Replies
5
Views
2K
Courses Deciding What Math Courses to Take Next
Replies
21
Views
2K
Courses Is proof based Linear Algebra be similar to Abstract Algebra
Replies
6
Views
5K
Courses Need help in choosing math classes for a HS student
Replies
32
Views
2K
Courses Uncertain on which classes to take next semester
Replies
3
Views
2K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top