TITLE: When is linear algebra usually taught
QUESTION [6 upvotes]: Just curious, when should I learn linear algebra in college? 
And when is linear algebra usually taught?
What precedes linear algebra and what usually goes after linear algebra courses?

REPLY [2 votes]: My college only offers one true linear algebra class, and it's often taken by second semester freshmen or first semester sophomores. The prerequisite is multivariable calculus (i.e. 3 semesters of calculus), but in hindsight, I probably could have done just as well if I only had two semesters. It was heavily proof-based, so perhaps that's the reason why some people didn't take it their first semester. Personally, I would take it after you've got a solid grasp of vectors.
What usually comes after linear algebra? Abstract algebra and real analysis are one, for instance. But then again, those two "come after" virtually any proofs based course. A solid linear algebra class will prepare you well for those two core classes.