MAT 3170. Linear Algebra II

Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, similarity of matrices, reduction of matrices to diagonal form. Cayley‑Hamilton theorem, minimum polynomial, Jordan canonical form. Hermitian, unitary, and normal matrices, orthonormal basis, Gram‑Schmidt process. Simplification of quadratic forms and other applications. As announced. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: MAT 3150.