Basic elements of linear algebra, an area of mathematics with applications in a wide variety of fields. Topics include: Systems of linear equations including matrix solution using Gauss-Jordan elimination; Matrix operations; Inverse; Computations via calculator; Determinants; The vector space, linear combinations and independence, span, basis; Dot and cross product; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. (TI-83 plus or TI-84 plus required, TI-Nspire or similar calculator is not allowed.)Prerequisite: MATH 103 (C or better required) or equivalent, or placement into MATH 147 or MATH 151.3 credits (3 lecture hours), spring semester.This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning).