TITLE:
On Linear Algebra for Non Mathematics Majors
AUTHORS:
Huaichen Chen, Shuping Gao, Wei Yang
KEYWORDS:
Linear Algebra, Determinant, Matrix Operation, Vector Space, Visualizing Teaching, Gaussian Elimination, Rank, Singular Value Decomposition, qr Decomposition, Computerized Solution, MATLAB
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics,
Vol.4 No.4,
April
13,
2016
ABSTRACT: To find out what knowledge in linear
algebra is essential to non-mathematics students, a reverse tracking method was
used. Based on practical problems likely to encountered by students in subsequent
engineering courses, the minimum contents required has been determined. Rules
are proposed to meet the background of most freshman students. An application
oriented, easy to understand, computer based text book “Applied Popular Linear
Algebra with MATLAB” [1] was published.