most recent 30 from http://mathoverflow.net 2013-05-20T22:05:55Z http://mathoverflow.net/feeds/user/4153 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://mathoverflow.net/questions/16994/linear-algebra-texts/17000#17000 RH 2010-03-03T19:58:58Z 2010-06-19T09:50:35Z

<p>I rather like Linear Algebra Done Right, and depending on the type of students you are aiming the course for, I would recommend it over <strong>Hoffman and Kunze</strong>. Since you seemed worried that Axler might be too advanced, my feeling is that Hoffman and Kunze will definitely be (especially if these are students who have never been taught proof-based mathematics).</p> <p>Of course, the big caveat here being that <strong>Axler</strong> avoids determinants at all costs, and this will put more on you to introduce them comprehensively.</p> <p>I've never looked at it, but another one worth considering might be <strong>Halmos's Finite Dimensional Vector Spaces</strong>.</p>

http://mathoverflow.net/questions/15848/what-to-look-for-in-applicants-to-graduate-programs-in-mathematics/16019#16019 RH 2010-02-22T02:50:16Z 2010-02-22T02:50:16Z

<p>Can I ask for clarification on some of the responses?</p> <p>Igor Belegradek and Paul are both very specific about which classes should be taken, and that "good grades" should be achieved. How does one define "good grades"? Does this mean all As? Mostly As with some Bs? Or perhaps As in undergraduate class with As or Bs in the graduate level classes taken?</p> <p>(I believe Paul addressed the related question of what "good" GRE scores are.)</p> <p>P.S. Based on my understanding, it would be more appropriate for this to be a comment on one of the answers but I can't do this without reputation points. So apologies if I am breaking the MO etiquette.</p> <p><strong>Edit:</strong> Another question: Does it make any sort of impact to have been an undergraduate grader and/or course assistant?</p>