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MATH2099: Mathematics 2B

MATH2099: Mathematics 2B

University
University of New South Wales
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jamonwindeyer

8 years ago

Assessment
Final mark is the average of Stats mark and Linear mark. For both, the final exam is worth 60-70%. Stats does the rest through online quizzes, and mid sem exams (theory and lab). Linear spreads the rest through fortnightly quizzes in tutorials.
Assumed Knowledge
First year math is the prereq, but really, not that necessary. For Stats, no assumed knowledge, they literally go through how to find means and medians again. For Algebra, they'll assume you can do matrix arithmetic and will race through the concepts you did in 1st year (about half the algebra course is old content).
Comments
The Stats stream was quite difficult; lots of new concepts and all quite theoretical. Formulas are disgusting, thank goodness for the provided sheets in exams. Scott was a great lecturer, but I feel like he had to rush to get through everything at times. Lots of work in
Contact Hours
4 hours of lectures, 2 hours of tutorials (split evenly between Stats/Algebra), and then 1 hour of stats lab)
Difficulty
3 out of 5
Lecture Recordings?
Stats yes, but linear only had audio (David uses the physical blackboard, not a camera)
Lecturer(s)
David Angell for Algebra, Scott Sisson for Statistics.
Notes / Materials Available
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
Textbook
Useless; no one referred to it ever.
Year & Semester Of Completion
2016/2
Your Mark / Grade
88 HD

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