MATH2022 Linear and Abstract Algebra (University of Sydney): rated 4.3/5 overall across 9 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH2022 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: 线性与抽象代数
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
Linear and abstract algebra is one of the cornerstones of mathematics and it is at the heart of many applications of mathematics and statistics in the sciences and engineering. This unit investigates and explores properties of linear functions, developing general principles relating to the solution sets of homogeneous and inhomogeneous linear equations, including differential equations.
MATH2022 has 9 scored reviews: overall 4.3/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 5.0 stars); 5 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.7/5).
On Reddit: "Yes we covered subgroups, symmetric groups, etc. and I reckon the advanced stream would cover more. I would say MATH2021 and MATH2022 are not hard conceptually but require a lot of consistency and discipline. It’s also important to be able to connnect topics of different weeks. …"
On Reddit: "No worries, Hope this helps. MATH2021: Split into two halves; Vector Calculus and Differential Equations. Vector Calc was mostly new concepts that revolved around integration. If you've done MATH1023 you'll find most of Differential Equations to be a breeze. Laplace is straight …"
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Q: Is MATH2022 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 9 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 4.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH2022, and when is it offered?
A: MATH2022 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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