MATH2061 Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus (University of Sydney): rated 3.1/5 overall across 28 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH2061 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: 线性数学与向量微积分
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 starts with an investigation of linearity: linear functions, general principles relating to the solution sets of homogeneous and inhomogeneous linear equations (including differential equations), linear independence and the dimension of a linear space. The study of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, begun in junior level linear algebra, is extended and developed.
MATH2061 has 28 scored reviews: overall 3.1/5 · usefulness 4.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.3 stars); 25 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.9/5).
On Reddit: "Hilow, also did the course as well. Firstly support what OP says. That exam was like honestly one of the most cooked things ive sat. Personally, the two questions (final Q and assignment Q) were similar but not the same and a few things people complained about on ed were pretty …"
On Reddit: "Honestly felt like if I didn't prep at all, I'd get more or less the same mark. That says alot about how poorly this allowed us to demonstrate our understanding of the course content."
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Q: Is MATH2061 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 28 reviews: usefulness 4.3/5, overall 3.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH2061, and when is it offered?
A: MATH2061 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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