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I took Linear Algebra over a year ago, back when I was an engineering major. The class that I took was Linear Algebra for Scientists and Engineers. Going into the final, I was borderline A/B with the knowledge that the final would be strictly practical (the professor said as much). It wasn't. It was pure theory. I ended up with a C in that class.
Now, I'd like to take it over again since I know that I know Linear Algebra better than a C standard but rather than taking that same class, I plan on taking one dedicated to Math majors, Computer Scientists and Physicists (I'm now majoring in Physics). This class would have a bit of theory and a bit of practical math, which is good because I feel like I should know the theory (to put it bluntly, when the professor stated that the exam was purely practical, I only did practical linear algebra problems).
So my question is: should I take what effectively is the same class (with, dammit, the same professor) or should I take a different one that deals with Applications of Linear Algebra? The description is: "[FONT=arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1][FONT=arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1] Various applications of linear algebra: theory of finite games, linear programming, matrix methods as applied to finite Markov chains, random walk, incidence matrices, graphs and directed graphs, networks and transportation problems."
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]Essentially, in the eyes of MFE programs, would I be better served to take Linear Algebra over again, have them see that I can do better or take the applications course?
Now, I'd like to take it over again since I know that I know Linear Algebra better than a C standard but rather than taking that same class, I plan on taking one dedicated to Math majors, Computer Scientists and Physicists (I'm now majoring in Physics). This class would have a bit of theory and a bit of practical math, which is good because I feel like I should know the theory (to put it bluntly, when the professor stated that the exam was purely practical, I only did practical linear algebra problems).
So my question is: should I take what effectively is the same class (with, dammit, the same professor) or should I take a different one that deals with Applications of Linear Algebra? The description is: "[FONT=arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1][FONT=arial,helvetica][SIZE=-1] Various applications of linear algebra: theory of finite games, linear programming, matrix methods as applied to finite Markov chains, random walk, incidence matrices, graphs and directed graphs, networks and transportation problems."
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]Essentially, in the eyes of MFE programs, would I be better served to take Linear Algebra over again, have them see that I can do better or take the applications course?