Introduction to Linear Algebra with MATLAB Online Course Overview

While driving over a bridge, have you ever wondered, how did they solve all those linear equations? No? Nevertheless, designing a stable bridge requires analyzing and solving systems of linear equations. Linear systems are common in other fields as well, with some systems containing thousands of equations.

Converting a system of linear equations into a matrix equation means we can use linear algebra to understand them. It also puts the problem in a form that can be solved by a computer using numerical algorithms. Then we can use MATLAB to solve large systems with the same effort it takes to solve small ones, at least on our part.

In this course, you'll use MATLAB to solve systems of linear equations and explore other common methods for analyzing matrices. To get started, all you need is a web browser. You'll interact with the web based version of MATLAB, where you'll receive step-by-step instructions and instant feedback. You can also experiment and try things out on your own.

You don't need to learn a lot of theory to start working with linear systems, but it will help if a little bit of MATLAB-- just the basics. If you've never used MATLAB before, it's easy to get started. And we recommend you first take MATLAB Onramp to get you up to speed quickly. This course should take about two hours to complete, but you can leave any time and come back later. And when you're done, you can download a shareable certificate of completion. Start the course today.