Program Overview

Linear Algebra I - MATH 1205

This course introduces the basic principles and fundamentals of linear algebra and helps students develop logical, creative, and critical-thinking and problem-solving skills for various mathematical problems in computer science and machine learning, computer graphic design, physics, mechanics, engineering, economics, ecology, and other natural sciences. Students will learn about systems of linear equations, matrices and matrix operations, linear and matrix transformations, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, coordinates, dimensions, and eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Pre-requisite: Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2

Course Details

Course Code

MATH1205

Credits

3

Format and Length

• Lecture: 45 hours
• Lab: 13 hours

Program Information

This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs.

Tuition and Fees

Canadian Students

• Tuition estimate: $495
• Fees estimate: $695.50
• Total estimate: $1,190.50

International Students

• Tuition estimate: $1,497
• Fees estimate: $695.50
• Total estimate: $2,192.50

Detailed Fees

• Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
• Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
• Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
• Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
• Students’ Association fees:
  • Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
  • Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
  • U-Pass: $180.00 per term
  • Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Term and Schedule

Edmonton

• Spring: May 6 - Jun. 27, 2025
  • Tue, Wed: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
  • Class: 20437
  • Section: A01
  • Open Studies: Yes
• Fall: Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025
  • Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
  • Class: 41024
  • Section: A01
  • Open Studies: No
• Winter: Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026
  • Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
  • Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
  • Class: 11046
  • Section: A01
  • Open Studies: Yes
• Spring: May 4 - Jul. 7, 2026
  • Tue, Wed: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
  • Class: 20502
  • Section: A01
  • Open Studies: Yes

Delivery Method

This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times. For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time, or watch a previously recorded session.