Essentially an extension of MATH1011 at the beginning, then MATH1012 later on. Content is reintroduced nicely so even if you've forgotten everything from those units (like me) you can pick it up back quickly. Lyle is alright at teaching but he teaches slowly and often runs behind schedule. Prac classes are thankfully not mandatory - I found it more helpful to work through the unit reader and the practical questions each week by myself instead. Personally the last two weeks (Sturm-Loiuville) were the hardest to digest, and the first three (calculus) were slightly difficult as well, but the middle bit of content (residues and differential equations) is quite easy. Tests are no longer online so you do actually have to study. All assessments are open book, but both tests are very time pressured so you need to know how to do the questions well. First test of this semester was too difficult (as confirmed by Mical), second was pretty easy and the exam was somewhere in between (fairly similar to previous year exams). If these UCs are taking the unit again next time, keep your guard up as they try and learn how to write a fair, balanced assessment.

Anonymous, Semester 2, 2026

Unit wasn't easy but lecturer made it interesting. Lots of presumed knowledge from MATH1011 & MATH2012. First 3 weeks were conceptually by far the most difficult. 2 Open Book online tests 40% and final closed book exam 60%. The tests and exams were very similair to practice assesments given. 1st Test and Exam were moderatly difficult, 2nd Test was quite easy. I didn't attend tutorials and just taught myself the unit from Lecture Recordings. If you stay on top of content and practice regularly it is quite possible to get a HD or D.

Anonymous, Semester 2, 2023