AE 115Linear Algebra
- Units
- 0.25
- Faculty
- Engineering
- Subject
- Architectural Engineering
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Linear systems of equations, matrices, and determinants. Introduction to the eigenvalue problem. Applications.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 1A
- Enrolled in H-Architectural Engineering, H-Civil Engineering, H-Environmental Engineering, or H-Geological Engineering
Antirequisites
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4940 | 109 / 120 | T 08:30–09:50 T 08:30–09:50 Oct 19 14:30–15:20 Nov 9 14:30–15:20 Nov 23 14:30–15:20 Sep 14 08:30–09:20 |
| TUT 101 | 4941 | 56 / 60 | Th 12:30–13:20 Th 12:30–13:20 |
| TUT 102 | 4942 | 53 / 60 | Th 13:30–14:20 Th 13:30–14:20 |
| TST 201 | 5358 | 109 / 120 | Oct 27 14:30–16:20 |
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A lot of assignments that take a long time to solve, the professor can curve the grade but is very strict during teaching
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention AE 115, March 2020 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Winter 2021
AE First Year Course Info/ Syllabus 1 point, 3 comments
u/Al3xDJ911: “… : AE 100 Concepts Studio AE 104 Mechanics 1 AE 115 Linear Algebra CHE 102 Chemistry for Engineers MATH 116 Calculus 1 for Engineering AE 101 History of the Built Environment I've got spare time rn so I thought I'd go ahead and take a look at exactly what I'm going to do in Uni. …”
Winter 2020
Arch Portfolio; 2020 Admissions 0 points, 13 comments
“I got a few questions for the Architecture portfolio. For Waterloo Arch, what does Arch look for in the portfolio? …”
u/ReplEH: “Just regarding math, in 1A you will take AE 115, and MATH116. AE115 will be Linear Algebra. Up to the midterms it's basically just manipulating matrices and is pretty light. …”
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