MAT 217: Linear Algebra at Hostos Community College
4 credits · Fall 2026
Linear Algebra (MAT 217) at Hostos Community College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: Juan Lacay.
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Requirements
Pre-Requisite: MAT 210 Pre/Co-Requisite: MAT 220
About this course
This course introduces the concepts and methods of solution of systems of linear equations with an arbitrary number of equations and variables by using both the elimination and matrix methods; algebra of matrices; determinants; vector spaces and subspaces, norm of a vector and distance between vectors; linear dependence and independence; basis and dimension of vector spaces, orthogonal and orthonormal bases, change of basis; linear transformations and their matrices, kernel and image; real inner products, eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization of symmetric matrices and its application to quadratic forms. During the course, students will be trained to use technology to solve linear algebraic problems. The technological means include Mathematica, Maple, Matlab, Sage, or graphing calculator TI-89 or equivalent.
Professors for MAT 217 at Hostos CC, Fall 2026
- Juan LacayChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.3 (12) · difficulty 2.7/5 · 82% would take again
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MAT 217 sections, times and seats
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Questions about MAT 217 at Hostos CC
- Who teaches MAT 217 at Hostos CC in Fall 2026?
- Juan Lacay is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is MAT 217 at Hostos CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.7 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
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