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MATH 225Applied Linear Algebra 2

Units
0.50
Faculty
Mathematics
Subject
Mathematics

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Vector spaces. Linear transformations and matrices. Inner products. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Diagonalization. Applications.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • MATH106 - Applied Linear Algebra 1 (0.50)
    • MATH136 - Linear Algebra 1 for Honours Mathematics (0.50)
    • MATH146 - Linear Algebra 1 (Advanced Level) (0.50)

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • MATH235 - Linear Algebra 2 for Honours Mathematics (0.50)
    • MATH245 - Linear Algebra 2 (Advanced Level) (0.50)

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Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001617438 / 60MWF 08:30–09:20
TUT 101649238 / 60M 14:30–15:20

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Reviewed on UW Flow

79% liked it82% easy88% useful

From 24 ratings and 8 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • This course is interesting and useful. Ty is one of the best profs I've had, funny and helpful.

    Oct 2016 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • very easy as long as you have a good grasp on linear algebra 1 content and get lucky with a prof that writes easy exams and assessments. It is very professor-dependent from what I understand, but there will always be a Dan Wolczuk textbook you can rely on to teach you instead.

    Aug 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • a very meh course. content isn't too far off from 106. do the practice exam and you'll be fine!

    Jul 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • loved the prof

    May 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Time consuming with weekly written assignments and mobius quizzes but overall ez. Final exam was almost exactly like the practice final.
    Written asmt: 30%
    Mobius: 25%
    Final: 45%
    Not hard to pass the course before the final. If you take the course chances are you'll see people leaving the final exam as soon as the 1 hour mark passed lol

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

62 posts and comments in 48 threads mention MATH 225, April 2011 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.

Spring 2024

Winter 2024

what happens when you don’t meet ur program requirements 13 points, 13 comments

“i’m in my 1b term and it’s actually kicking my ass, and i don’t think i’m gonna meet my program requirements (60 in my special major courses, and overall 60 average). …”

u/eranand04: “What program are you in? Your advisors will likely give u a chance considering you're in first year. Like the other guy said you can take some bird courses and I can recommend a few”

u/eranand04: “Earth 122 was really ez w all open book(except final) multiple choice and over 80 avg final grade. Avoid phys 121/122(speaking from experience). Geog 101, sci 201, 206, maybe 238, math 106, 225”

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Fall 2023

Spring 2023

Math exam with no Math problems? 1 point, 1 comment

u/ProuddCloudd: “I'm taking math 225 right now (Linear algebra 2). It's basically Math 235 but with less proofs. Our exam is going to have no calculations though? It's literally just definitions. I'm genuinely so confused. Like what math exam doesn't have calculations. Someone pls agree with me.”

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Math electives for arts student math minor 1 point, 13 comments

u/Coca-cola-1: “I'm doing a math minor from arts faculty with Econ major!! I have to take 3 math electives\ anything from CO, CS, MATH, MATH-BUS, .... what electives would your recommend. I'm thinking math 207, math 225, Co 227 or math 250.”

u/OutrageousRisk1299: “If you want to take math 225 you need to take math106 and math103 if you didn't do calc in hs if you want to take math207 you need math 128,127 and 104 if you didn't do calc in hs Co you need math106 and the calc thing For math250 i assume you mean amath? …”

u/AHpache182: “ACTSC 231 or 221 CS 200 MATH 207 or 225”

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Winter 2023

Should I drop out of UW CS? 55 points, 43 comments

“I started CS Fall 2018. To date, I have completed all 2B requirements except for CS 241. I have completed 21 credits in total, and have met all breath and depth requirements except for Communications …”

u/djao: “I am an academic advisor. You should switch your plan from CS to some other major that doesn't require CS 241. …”

u/djao: “Mathematical Studies only requires MATH 225 as the extra class, which is easier than the usual MATH 235 that most math students take.”

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Winter 2022

What program can I transfer into FROM CS? 1 point, 21 comments

“I am currently in 2B CS. I'm looking to transfer from CS into another program at UWaterloo. What program would accept ALL (or most) of my transfer credits from CS? …”

u/AwesomeGeese: “Check out Mathematical Studies. It is a program in the math faculty that offers lots of flexibility in terms of course selection, and since you're 2B in CS you should have most if not all the …”

u/csdropout000: “It seems that for the 3 year degree, I would still need to complete MATH 225 :( Oh well, I guess that's not so bad.”

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Upcoming Math Courses Thoughts 0 points, 8 comments

“I gotta take the following courses in order to pass the requirements for my program. If anyone has taken these courses or if you have any opinions/thoughts pls lmk. …”

u/1776brandon: “cs 330 is bird, no programming at all, like another hrm 200. Other courses also have non specialists courses like math 225/227 co 227 actsc 221.”

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