MATH 106Applied Linear Algebra 1
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Mathematics
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 7 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Systems of linear equations. Matrix algebra. Determinants. Introduction to vector spaces. Applications.
Prerequisites
- Complete 1 of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- MATH103 - Introductory Algebra for Arts and Social Science (0.50)
- Must have completed the following: 4U Calculus and Vectors
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- Not open to students enrolled in H-BBA & BCS Double Degree, H-Computer Science (BCS), H-Computer Science (BMath), JH-Computer Science (BCS), JH-Computer Science (BMath), Computer Science Minor, H-Computing & Financial Management, H-Data Science (BCS), H-Data Science (BMath), or H-Software Engineering
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 6103 | 49 / 75 | MWF 10:30–11:20 |
| TUT 101 | 6465 | 49 / 75 | M 08:30–09:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 5635 | 0 / 140 | MWF 08:30–09:20 |
| LEC 701 | 2260 | 51 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
| TUT 101 | 8490 | 0 / 140 | M 12:30–13:20 |
Resources
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- MATH 106 Online Other · math.uwaterloo.ca · posted on r/uwaterloo Jul 2016 Remove
Reviewed on UW Flow
53% liked it68% easy55% useful
From 94 ratings and 29 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Bird course. Grade Breakdown: 20% in-person Mobius Quizzes, 10% Written Assignments (that require you to answer and explain some logic questions), 2 10% Midterms (that are like the quizzes but harder) and a 50% Final.
If you want do get an easy 100% on the Quizzes, just complete the entire Mobius Module (do all the exercises in the module), the practice worksheet and the practice assignment.Feb 2023 · liked it · 2 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Joke course if you're a math major who needs a 70+ in this to take MATH 235/237.
Sep 2015 · 2 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Math majors will find this to be a joke course. Don't take this if you want to take math 235 or you'll have a bad time.
Sep 2016 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Took Spring 2026. Easy but pretty time consuming as the course notes are painful to understand and you pretty much have to teach yourself the material. I also found the content quite dry and wished I had taken a different math course (I’m in science but needed a 2nd math course). Another thing was that there were post midterm interviews worth 15% of the midterm where the prof would quiz you on material (basic questions but still stressful). The final was super easy though and very similar to the practice.
Sep 2026 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
taking it online, just super long and tedious boring and you basically have to teach yourself; mobius course material is kinda confusing and not super easy to follow
Jul 2026 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
259 posts and comments in 184 threads mention MATH 106, March 2012 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.
Fall 2024
Fucked Up Real Bad on my (1a) 17 points, 8 comments
u/YukiMang0919: “If you need to take math 136 and later on math 235, just take math 106. you just need over a 70% (I think; you should double check on the academic calendars) in math 106 to go into math 235 and you’ll be fine. for afm 101 just retake it online next term it’s so easy online”
Am I cooked? 11 points, 16 comments
“Im in BBA/BMath Laurier side. Got a 57 in math135 and 50 in math137, absolutely do not want to retake this shit, but its still not technically a fail because its in between 50 and 60. …”
u/CSplays: “If you’re in CS, you’re kind of cooked for math 135 and will need to retake. However, if you’re in math, you can take math 106 I think? Idk how much that impacts your ability to take math 235 though. You’d have to ask an advisor.”
u/thesunnymango: “… You can retake if you’d like but the other option is to take Math 128 and Math 106 and get a 70%. If u get 70, ur back on track and able to take the required second yr math courses. Also, I’d highly recommend emailing the Math/BBA advisor! …”
mobius gaslighting tf out of me 12 points, 4 comments
“i am being a good little math cuck and doing the mobius problem sets tell me WHY they are trying to blow my brain up by telling me my answer is wrong i stg there's no consistency: sometimes it needs …”
u/West_Lychee_6561: “also when you're editing a matrix and the editor just decides to fuck it all up and stop working except for the button to reset your entire input. makes me tilt”
u/Lanky-Illustrator133: “omfg yes this was a massive annoyance for me when i took math 106 because there were weekly 30 minute mobius quizzes and i wasted so much time with the shitty matrix editor”
MATH 106 1 point, 0 comments
u/Sandizzler: “What is on the MATH 106 midterm and what should I study.”
Math 106 1 point, 1 comment
u/ExplosiveHDYYT: “I'm forced to take Math 106 online. Are online courses a pain in UW or will I be fine?”
u/8strws: “i took math106 online and it was great! especially if you have it with professor burcu, she's amazing and does her best to help students succeed as much as she can. i actually did better in that course than my other in-person math courses. …”
Spring 2024
Should I take Math 127 5 points, 5 comments
“Hey everyone, I am considering taking Math 127 as an elective this year. I am a first year and considering taking it because I am thinking about switching to a Science Major/Program, but I didn’t …”
u/em69420ma: “… another easy math course u might want to look into is math 106! it's offered online and if u enjoy math / are decent at it, it's a bird! if you are neither, then it will be like every other math class but a bit easier. …”
Bird Electives 1 point, 1 comment
“Are there electives that are completely online in style of CLAS 104, CLAS 202, ECON 101?”
u/em69420ma: “math 106, ENGL 193, CHEM 266, MATH 228, uhhhh. i liked math 106 & engl. if ur ok enough at math n ur interested in lin alg it's a bird.”
can I get geomatics/GIS jobs with a GEM degree + is a computing minor a GPA killer? 2 points, 16 comments
“2 part qn here, for 1., I applied for, and was accepted into GEM (w coop), but after finding out more about the programs, I feel that Geomatics may be more suited for me VS a GEM degree w a …”
u/batson2002: “on transfers, see here: https://uwaterloo.ca/environment/undergraduate/current-students/transfers, geomatics might be a bit harder to transfer into as i’d assume it’s somewhat competitive given lots …”
u/applepill: “Not competitive at all for a Geomatics transfer, especially for GEM. Just take at least 4 GEOG courses (will be covered under GEM) and at least a 75% average. You also need to take 1 MATH course from what I remember, but it’s MATH 103/106/116 which is not hard at all.”
u/cryingeveryday101: “thanks! regarding the MATH courses, are there foundation courses u can take as well if u find MATH 103/106/116 too advanced?”
u/applepill: “MATH 103 is the equivalent foundational course for students who didn’t take the required math courses in high school. You take MATH 103 > 106. Geomatics students are required to take either MATH 106 or 114, that’s a program requirement.”
How much sleep do engineering students get? 5 points, 32 comments
“I'm deciding between CE, math, and math/bba. I've initially accepted my CE offer, but my dad is super anxious because he hears all of these stories of people getting no sleep in engineering and kind …”
u/Intelligent-Show-815: “bold for you to assume math doesnt have a high courseload”
u/Intelligent-Show-815: “You can take 127/8 and Math 106 but you will be behind and wont get that proof related content you desperately need. cs students can somewhat get away with taking M127/8 but they still take M136 because lin alg is so important”
please don’t come here if your plan is to transfer in to a program you didn’t get into 290 points, 43 comments
“lot of posts this week about getting rejected from program x but got deferred/got a different offer from y and wondering if you can transfer to x transfers are exceedingly rare and no matter what you …”
u/No_Sport_3635: “… All you need is 3 math courses with an average above 75% And you can take MATH106, CS100 and MATH127 or CS115 to do that easily.”
Anyone willing to share MATH136 & 235 notes 2 points, 0 comments
u/Lanky-Illustrator133: “hey, i'm taking 235 rn and i took MATH106 instead of 136 2 terms ago and have lost my notes and desperately need some review. is there anyone with digital or paper copy notes for these courses willing to hook me up?”
Winter 2024
Grade Adjustment Due to Extreme Circumstances 8 points, 5 comments
“I got a 56 where I need a 60 in a course. MT was not good a 49 so had to really clutch up on assignments/quizzes and needed a 55 on final exam. …”
u/djao: “If you wrote a final exam, then under university policy your grade in the class is supposed to stand. The prof could change it, but technically they aren't allowed to just change it without an …”
u/djao: “… If you can continue making progress towards your degree without needing to re-taking the course (MATH 106 route), that is another option. If you clear the term, the outcome depends on your faculty. …”
u/djao: “If you take MATH 106, then it's a separate course, and both MATH 106 and MATH 135 contribute to your average as separate courses. …”
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