MATH2021 Vector Calculus and Differential Equations (University of Sydney): rated 3.1/5 overall across 20 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH2021 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: 向量微积分与微分方程
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This unit opens with topics from vector calculus, including vector-valued functions (parametrised curves and surfaces; vector fields; div, grad and curl; gradient fields and potential functions), line integrals (arc length; work; path-independent integrals and conservative fields; flux across a curve), iterated integrals (double and triple integrals, polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates; areas, volumes and mass; Green's Theorem), flux integrals (flow through a surf…
MATH2021 has 20 scored reviews: overall 3.1/5 · usefulness 3.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.0 stars); 18 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.1/5).
On Reddit: "On the flip side, MATH2021 is quite well taught, both lecturers seem quite good at teaching and explaining the content. Both also seem very responsive to Ed posts, so nothing to complain about really (other than the large amount of formulas that you have to remember)."
On Reddit: "I took MATH2021 and MATH2922 last semester. Both have a very heavy workload (I do not recommend falling behind the lectures for MATH2922, since everything 'builds up' and following the construction of the proofs is quite hard. I made this mistake and, well, watching lectures in …"
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Q: Is MATH2021 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 20 reviews: usefulness 3.0/5, overall 3.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH2021, and when is it offered?
A: MATH2021 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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