MA123 D Introductory Linear Algebra with Applications, Winter 2027- Internal Posting for CTF Members

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Science

Department: Mathematics

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 11709

Position Title: MA123 D Introductory Linear Algebra with Applications, Winter 2027- Internal Posting for CTF Members Only

Term: Winter 2027

Mode of Delivery: In-Person

Type of Instruction: Lecture

Anticipated Class Size: 96

Additional Course Requirements: None

Position Summary: Course Instructor: MA123D Introductory Linear Algebra with Applications. This course provides an introduction to the basic ideas, computational techniques, and applications of linear algebra: systems of linear equations and Gaussian elimination; matrices and matrix operations, matrix inverse, orthogonal matrices; matrix rank;

introduction to determinants, Cramer's rule; vector geometry in R² and R³; linear combinations, linear span, linear independence; linear transformations in R² and R³;

introduction to eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization of real matrices; quadratic forms in R² and R³. Various applications of linear algebra in science and finance are presented and discussed. This course will make extensive use of mathematical software to solve computation problems.

Qualifications – Required: Master’s Degree

Qualifications – Discipline: Mathematics or Statistics

Qualifications – Areas of Specialization: Mathematics or Statistics

Qualifications – Professional Designation: MA or MSc degree in Mathematics or Statistics

Qualifications – Other:



Ability to prepare course documents using LaTeX.

Please note that in accordance with Article 13.3.10 of the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part time Librarians Collective Agreement, only applications from internal members of the CTF bargaining unit as defined by Article 13.7.2.17 will be considered.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors. Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from qualified members of the equity‑deserving groups.

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Members of the equity‑deserving groups must self‑identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.

All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.

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