MATH1002 Linear Algebra (University of Sydney): rated 3.8/5 overall across 56 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH1002 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 线性代数
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 3
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
MATH1002 is designed to provide a thorough preparation for further study in mathematics and statistics. It is a core unit of study providing three of the twelve credit points required by the Faculty of Science as well as a foundation requirement in the Faculty of Engineering.
MATH1002 has 56 scored reviews: overall 3.8/5 · usefulness 3.9 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 27 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.9 stars); 29 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.6/5).
On Reddit: "I just want to add two points onto this. For math1002, you will greatly benefit from understanding all the theorems that they throw at you. It might seem like a lot, but you practice them all the time in the tutorials/webworks/etc so it does become second nature in a way. Unders…"
On Reddit: "I don't know what units are required in your degree, but I did MATH1002 Linear Algebra and MATH1021 Calculus Of One Variable. Both were straight-forward and quite easy if you stay up to date with the material."
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Q: Is MATH1002 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 56 reviews: usefulness 3.9/5, overall 3.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH1002, and when is it offered?
A: MATH1002 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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