While I much prefer Linear Algebra over Calculus, I feel that a good, properly done course on Linear Algebra requires a certain level of mathematical maturity b

While I much prefer Linear Algebra over Calculus, I feel that a good, properly done course on Linear Algebra requires a certain level of mathematical maturity best forged through a course in Calculus. Also, if you know Calculus you can dive into approximation theory (e.g: Padé Approximations), which is a beautiful subject that lies in the intersection of Calculus and Linear Algebra. In any case "Schaum's Outline of Linear Algebra" is probably _the_ best book on Linear Algebra I've ever read. It even touches on bits of Abstract Algebra.