MCMA 2210 Linear Algebra

Name: Linear Algebra
Rating: 3.71 (10 reviews)

This course is an introduction to the techniques of linear algebra in Euclidean space. Topics covered include matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, vectors in n-dimensional space, complex numbers, and eigenvalues. The course is required of mathematics majors and is also suitable for students in the social sciences, natural sciences, and management.

Course overview

Department: Messina College
School: MCBC
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Annually

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating: 3.71 / 5 · Very Good
10 responses
Instructor rating: 4.14 / 5 · Very Good
10 responses
Terms evaluated: 1
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
Term	Instructor	Course overall	Instructor overall	Well organized	Clear learning objectives	Intellectually challenging	Helpful assignments	Applicable beyond course	Attendance necessary	Weekly effort	Responses
Spring 2026	Lorin Gerraughty	3.7	4.1	3.7	3.7	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.9	7–9 hrs/week	10 of 14

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Lorin Gerraughty
Spring 2027, Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.14/5

Sections

Section 01
Spring 2027 · Lorin Gerraughty · Ashby Hall 108 MW 04:30PM-05:45PM · Offered