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Intermediate Level

Beginning algebra and basic function graphing.

Approx. 7 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • Solve real-world problems using the foundational concept of matrices and explain where those problems might arise.

  • Recognize what a matrix represents in n-dimensional space and how transformations act in that space

  • Identify key properties of any system of equations, such as independence, basis, rank, and more, and what they mean for the overall system.

  • Demonstrate your understanding of projections in lower dimensions, while being able to carry out higher dimension projections for real-world problems

Skills you will gain

  • Derrivatives
  • Integrals
  • Algebra
  • Matrix Algebra
  • Numerical Analysis
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Intermediate Level

Beginning algebra and basic function graphing.

Approx. 7 hours to complete
English

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University of Colorado Boulder

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This course is part of the 100% online Master of Science in Data Science from University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted to the full program, your courses count towards your degree learning.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
1 hour to complete

Linear Systems and Gaussian Elimination

1 hour to complete
13 videos (Total 74 min)
Week2
Week 2
1 hour to complete

Matrix Algebra

1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 35 min)
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Properties of a Linear System

2 hours to complete
15 videos (Total 87 min)
Week4
Week 4
1 hour to complete

Determinant and Eigens

1 hour to complete
8 videos (Total 51 min)

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