MATH2069 Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory

MATH2069 Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory (University of Sydney): rated 2.8/5 overall across 31 reviews collected on USYD Wall.

MATH2069 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.

Course details

Chinese title: 离散数学与图论

Type: Undergraduate

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Level: Undergraduate Level 2

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

This unit introduces students to several related areas of discrete mathematics, which serve their interests for further study in pure and applied mathematics, computer science and engineering. Topics to be covered in the first part of the unit include recursion and induction, generating functions and recurrences, combinatorics.

MATH2069 student reviews, difficulty and workload

MATH2069 has 31 scored reviews: overall 2.8/5 · usefulness 3.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 3.0 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.8/5).

On Reddit: "Ahaha I think I would’ve enjoyed ELEC2602 more if I wasn’t taking it with COMP2017. As for OP, I’d suggest moving COMP2017 to another semester. I reckon COMP2123 should be prioritised since DSA is a standard topic in technical interviews. If you really have to take them together…"

On Reddit: "Is this intro to programming? From what I remember it was very straight forward, it tested you on the stuff that you should've learned. If you've done well in everything else, you'll be fine, don't stress. Unlike me, I literally just went and failed MATH2069 exam, which now mean…"

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MATH2069 FAQ

Q: Is MATH2069 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 31 reviews: usefulness 3.0/5, overall 2.8/5.

Q: Which faculty teaches MATH2069, and when is it offered?

A: MATH2069 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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