A First Course In Linear Algebra
A First Course In Linear Algebra open-text resource is a first course for general students who have an understanding of basic high school algebra and intend to be users of linear algebra methods in their profession, from business & economics to science students. It includes an e-textbook, algorithmic assessments powered by a test bank with over 350 unique questions, Engage App, solution manuals, slides, and real-time performance dashboards to view individual or class performance.
A First Course In Linear Algebra resource is authored by Kenneth Kuttler of Brigham Young University and has been redesigned by the Vretta-Lyryx editorial team. To request access to the demo course, click here.
10th Anniversary Edition
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In 2012, Lyryx pivoted to a new business model; one involving a total disruption of the traditional higher education publishing industry. Our mission to develop accessible and affordable course materials of high-quality to instructors and students worldwide began with one textbook:
The original text, by Kenneth Kuttler of Brigham Young University, made possible by funding from The Saylor Foundation’s Open Textbook Challenge, launched Lyryx as a full-service publisher for higher education mathematics courses.
Given Lyryx’s roots in mathematics (both founders are university mathematics professors), the match with our high-quality online homework/ exam platform was ideal. With a free textbook and affordable assessment, Lyryx was able to set off on their mission of access and affordability.
Fast forward to 10 years later – the text has:
Seen 6 revisions, including the latest 2023-B.
Been featured in countless open text repositories and libraries.
Been used by ~40,000 students with Lyryx online assessment.
Made learning linear algebra accessible to thousands more around the world.
This text has seen contributions from many internal and external sources over the past decade, but Lyryx is immeasurably grateful to Kenneth Kuttler and other substantial contributors including Ilijas Farah of York University, and the Version 2023-A subject matter contributor Chris Leary of SUNY Geneseo.
Here’s to another 10 years of open with “A First Course in Linear Algebra”!
The 10th-anniversary edition includes 28 new online homework questions!