MATH1013 Mathematical Modelling (University of Sydney): rated 3.6/5 overall across 24 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH1013 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: 数学建模
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 3
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
MATH1013 is designed for science students who do not intend to undertake higher year mathematics and statistics. In this unit of study students learn how to construct, interpret and solve simple differential equations and recurrence relations.
MATH1013 has 24 scored reviews: overall 3.6/5 · usefulness 4.1 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 8 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.1 stars); 16 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "I did exactly these two units in the summer intensive course beginning of this year. The only thing I'd recommend is to expect to put in a lot if hours into 1013 assignments, that unit was a lot harder than I expected it to be. And yes as mentioned by others these are 3cp units …"
On Reddit: "I would recommend doing basic calculus (MATH1011) and statistics (MATH1005), as I see that you'll doing applied medical science which may involve a bit of stats, and I think stats will be pretty useful for the rest of your life. I know quite a number of people find MATH1013 hard…"
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Q: Is MATH1013 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 24 reviews: usefulness 4.1/5, overall 3.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH1013, and when is it offered?
A: MATH1013 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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