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MATH110

Matrix Algebra for Engineers

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Overall3.9
Easiness2.6
Interest3.4
Usefulness4.8
Reviews 5
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4Good Class
3Avg. Difficulty
3Kinda Interesting
4Useful

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5Amazing Prof

Prof: Natasha Morrison / Fall 2024

Dec 11, 2024

Comments on the course

The course definitely isn't easy, but the workload is manageable if you keep on top of the material. Much of the course is very theory-based, so it took a bit of time to get used to, but in general it kept actual calculations simple. In general, assignments were somewhat more difficult than midterms and the final exam, but my TA did his best to make the assignments as easy as possible. The midterms felt short on time, but the questions weren't very difficult and getting part marks wasn't hard either. The final project was a fair amount of work, but not overly challenging in terms of concepts.

Course Content

The course essentially covered various methods for solving systems of linear equations, which has already been useful in other courses. In particular, vectors had a lot of overlap with PHYS110. Assignments also introduced MATLAB, which for our purposes was just a easy tool to use to make calculations involving more complicated matrices.

Comments on the professor

Dr. Morrison kind of just turned the textbook into lectures, but she also added her own commentary on definitions and theorems that helped me better understand the content, and she more than willing to add extra examples to her notes when students were confused about concepts. She was really on top of communicating errors in assignments, the occasional tips for completing the assignments, and general news about the course. She also added the occasional random story about her life, which was always a fun way to take a break from the math.

Advice

Do all the practice you can, and if you get lost early, do absolutely everything you can to get on top of it or drop the course. The content builds on itself, so if you don't understand what happened in the first few weeks you won't understand the rest of it either. Go to your tutorials, go to office hours or the MSAC, or even just read the textbook.

Delivery: In personWorkload: ModerateTextbook Use: Optional
Assignment HeavyProject HeavyExam Heavy
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Class Ratings

5Amazing Class
3Avg. Difficulty
5Very Interesting
5Very Useful

Professor Rating

5Amazing Prof

Prof: Christopher Eagle / Fall 2022

Aug 2, 2023

Comments on the course

For first year engineering the class is definitely not easy. Most peoples first look at theory and proof heavy mathematics. If you do the homework and study lots it is not too bad.

Course Content

Lots of the main ideas in this course are used in MANY other engineering classes. Even if you don't get the best grade ensure you at least understand the material.

Comments on the professor

Chris was the best first year professor I had. The kindest most positive thinking man I have ever met. Often showed us cute pictures of his kid and told us heart warming stories. As a lecturer he can talk a little fast but has no problem slowing down or reiterating stuff on the board.

Advice

Keep up with studying, the course is difficult to cram prior to an exam so get the material in your head.

Delivery: In personGrade: C+Workload: ModerateTextbook Use: No
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2.7OK Class
1Very Hard
2Boring
5Very Useful

Prof: Dr. Marcelo Laca / Fall 2016

May 5, 2021

Comments on the course

Class Average: 67.0% Is one of the hardest classes. Material is very math-heavy and theoretical for first-year engineering students. Unfortunately, this course's material is fundamental, and the material will pop up in courses from first to final year.

Advice

If another professor/section is better don't be afraid to attend. Just don't miss midterms in original section.

Grade: B+Attendance: Non-MandatoryTextbook Use: Yes
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Class Ratings

3.7Good Class
3Avg. Difficulty
3Kinda Interesting
5Very Useful

Prof: Chris Eagle / Fall 2019

Apr 6, 2021

Comments on the course

Eagle is the best, class is very hard and VERY theory based, best way to prepare is to take very in depth notes in class and go over / review notes when you can.

Advice

Do lots of questions from the book when preparing for midterms, in this class repetition is VERY key.

Grade: B-Attendance: MandatoryTextbook Use: Yes
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Class Ratings

4Good Class
3Avg. Difficulty
4Interesting
5Very Useful

Prof: Christopher Eagle / Fall 2017

Mar 19, 2021

Comments on the course

Chris Eagle is a great teacher and did a good job of teaching this course using relevant chalk board examples and providing clear formulas and proofs. While not useful for 100- and 200- classes, matrix algebra is very important for some upper level 400- engineering courses.

Advice

Get comfortable with theorems and practice examples. Attend lectures and stay up-to-date with new content.

Grade: AAttendance: MandatoryTextbook Use: Optional

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