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MAS 3114

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Computational Linear Algebra

3 credits
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer
Mathematics

Matrix algebra, vector spaces, eigenvalues, and numerical methods with MATLAB/Python components. The math backbone of machine learning.

Typical workload: ~8 hrs/week outside class

Why students take this
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Scheduled in 8 of 81 UF model plans, usually in semester 4 (sophomore year) and part of critical tracking for 2 majors.

Aerospace Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Computer Science, CLAS
Digital Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science
Data Science
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisites
Chain shows catalog-listed prerequisite courses.
MAC 2311MAC 2312MAS 3114

You need MAC 2312 or MAC 3473 first.

Usually taken with
Courses UF model plans put in the same semester as MAS 3114.
CEN 3031 · 4 plans
ENC 2256 · 3 plans
MAC 2313 · 3 plans
MAS 4105 · 3 plans
PHY 2049 · 3 plans
CIS 4301 · 2 plans
EGM 2511 · 2 plans
ENC 3246 · 2 plans
What it unlocks
65 courses list this as a prerequisite (directly or downstream).
CAI 4104 · Introduction to Machine Learning
COT 4501 · Numerical Analysis: a Computational Approach
EAS 4101 · Aerodynamics
EEE 4423 · Introduction to Quantum Computing
EGM 3344 · Introduction to Numerical Methods of Engineering Analysis
EML 3005 · Mechanical Engineering Design 1
ESI 3327C · Matrix and Numerical Methods in Systems Engineering
MAA 4102 · Introduction to Real Analysis 1
MAD 4401 · Introduction to Numerical Analysis
MAP 4305 · Differential Equations for Engineers and Physical Scientists
MAP 4314 · Dynamical Systems and Chaos
MAP 4413 · Fourier Analysis
MAP 4484 · Modeling in Mathematical Biology
MAS 4115 · Linear Algebra for Data Science
PHY 4604 · Introductory Quantum Mechanics 1
STA 4210 · Regression Analysis
STA 4241 · Statistical Learning in R
STA 4273 · Statistical Computing in R
STA 4702 · Multivariate Statistical Methods
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Career relevance

Essential for ML engineering — every model is linear algebra underneath.

Critical for: Machine Learning Engineer
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