MATH240 - Algebra I: Linear Algebra
Course: MATH240 (Algebra I: Linear Algebra) in MATH department at Simon Fraser University.
Credit Hours: 3 • Academic Level: second-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 5 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 3 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 27 advanced courses for further study
Interdisciplinary Requirements: Prerequisites span 2 different departments
Course Type: Core pathway course - critical for degree progression
Part of the MATH curriculum at Simon Fraser University, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by MATH240
- CMPT307 - Data Structures and Algorithms
- CMPT776 - Quantum Algorithms
- MATH254 - Vector and Complex Analysis for Applied Sciences
- MATH419 - Linear Analysis
- MATH302 - Mathematical Journeys II
- MATH340 - Algebra II: Rings and Fields
- STAT330 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
- MACM203 - Computing with Linear Algebra
- CMPT210 - Probability and Computing
- CMPT476 - Introduction to Quantum Algorithms
- MATH252 - Vector Calculus
- MATH260 - Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
- MATH301 - Mathematical Journeys I
- MATH303 - Mathematical Journeys III
- MATH304 - Mathematical Journeys IV
- MATH308 - Linear Optimization
- MATH309 - Continuous Optimization
- MATH342 - Elementary Number Theory
- MATH348 - Stochastic Modelling and Simulation
- MATH475 - Mathematical Topics in Data Science
- MACM201 - Discrete Mathematics II
- MACM316 - Numerical Analysis I
- PHYS211 - Intermediate Mechanics
- PHYS285 - Quantum I
- STAT350 - Linear Models in Applied Statistics
- MACM476 - Introduction to Quantum Algorithms
- PHYS313 - Special Relativity
Academic Planning at Simon Fraser University
Students planning MATH240 at Simon Fraser University should complete 5 prerequisites before enrollment.
Course Sequence: This course requires a 3-level prerequisite chain, requiring careful multi-semester planning for optimal progression.
Future Pathways: Completing MATH240 enables enrollment in 27 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the MATH program.
This second-year course at Simon Fraser University integrates into structured degree pathways for MATH programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.