Library Resources Guide: MAT 208 - Linear Algebra

• Books
• Periodical Databases
• Journal Articles on Reserve at the MCCC Library
• Internet Resources: General Mathematics
• Internet Resources: General Linear Algebra Information
• Internet Resources: Linear Transformation
• Internet Resources: Other Linear Algebra Topics
• Library PowerPoint Presentation given to MAT 208 class on mm/dd/yyyy

compiled by Yvonne Greenbaun & Martin J. Crabtree - July 2005

This resource guide contains information on and often links to materials available from both the MCCC library and the world wide web that directly relates to the study of linear algebra as well as the assignments given in MAT 208.

For the MAT 208 course syllabus and other course specific materials visit Yvonne Greenbaun's MAT 208 homepage.

Selected Books in the MCCC Collection

Books can be located by Author, Title or Subject in the MCCC Library's catalog. The Call Number listed with each title serves to locate the books on the shelves.

Useful books in the MCCC library for MAT 208 include:

• QA251.C83 1968 -- Linear Algebra, an Introductory Approach, Charles W. Curtis
• QA155.M8 -- Linear Algebra for Undergraduates, D.C. Murdoch
• QA184.N47 -- Elementary Linear Algebra, Evar D. Nering  
• QA184.W53 -- Computational Linear Algebra with Models, Gareth Williams
• QA251.C28 -- Linear Algebra with Applications, Hugh G. Campbell
• QA251.H67 -- Linear Algebra, Kenneth Hoffman and Ray Kunze
• QA251.J3 -- Introduction to Analytic Geometry and Linear Algebra, Arno Jaeger
• QA251.J59 -- Linear Algebra, Richard E. Johnson

Periodical databases

Searchable databases of periodical articles are available online from the MCCC library. A complete list and links to these databases can be found at the library's Online Resources page. To access the databases off campus, you will fill out a need to request password and user ID.

Databases that include material in this subject area include:

• Ebsco Host - Academic Search Premier
  

NOTE: Depending on your specific research needs, other databases may have useful information as well.

Journal Articles on Reserve at the MCCC Library

• A number of journal articles are on reserve at the MCCC library for this course. To asee these articles, ask for them (under Yvonne Greenbaum's name) at the circulation desk at the MCCC library.

Internet Resources: General - Mathematics

• Sci-Math World
  From Rider
• MathWorld
  On-line mathematics encyclopedia
• Internet Mathematician
  Self paced on-line tutorial Geared to help develop skills needed to effectively use the internet as a mathematical research tool. The site is part of the RDN Virtual Training Suite from the UK.

Internet Resources: General - Linear Algebra

• The Math Forum
  From Drexel
• Linear Algebra Glossary
  Contains definitions of common linear algebra terms.
• MATLAB Help
  Help in using MATLAB for linear algebra students
• Linear Algebra Toolkit
  Site contains modules "designed to help linear algebra students learn and practice basic linear algebra procedures".

Internet Resources: Linear Transformation

• Linear Transformations 1
  Site allows you to see the effect of a linear transformation on a grid in the plane.
• Linear Transformations 2
  Site allows you to se the effect of a linear transformation on region in the plane.

Internet Resources: Other Linear Algebra Topics

• Subspaces, Bases, Dimensions
  From Princeton
• Four Fundamental Subspaces
  Site introduces the four fundamental subspaces of a matrix.