acclerated math at harvard

theguybehindyou
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:58:32 +0000

Before looking at Linear Algebra Done Right, I had very limited exposure to techniques in linear algebra (high school algebra stuff like matrix multiplication, basic work with determinants, yadda yadda). LADR is my first rigorous approach to linear algebra.

Before purchasing LADR, I had known that Harvard classes often use it as a first course text so I thought it’d be a good book to have to become acquainted with the level of Harvard intro math texts. Also, the text assumes no prior knowledge so it covers all of the necessary definitions. Although it’s billed as a “second course” I’ve found it approachable w/o any significant prior experience.