MATH2601: Higher Linear Algebra

2 x 6% Mobius Quizzes
2 x 15% Class Tests
1 x 10% Assignment
48% Final

MATH1231 or MATH1241 or MATH1251 or DPST1014, each with a mark of 70 or higher

It's really hard to screw up a course like this, which makes the above review somewhat more scathing. The assessment structure was exactly what you'd like (can't complain really, any Mobius element was supposed to be free marks, which works for most people), class tests actually testing people. The course content makes you go 'oh, that's pretty cool' occasionally but often regresses to a love/hate dichotomy. In a lot of ways, I could get away with copy-pasting the first paragraph of review from last term on MATH2111. Also, while the prerecorded lectures allowed for flexibility, they were often really dry. There's not really a lot to say since this is a compulsory course and was definitely a stock standard maths course. Special shoutout to David Angell who took my tutorial, absolute treasure to UNSW maths and stats and made the experience that much better

1 x 1 hr tutorial
Prerecorded lectures ~ 3-4 hours in length weekly.

3/5

Yes

Dr John Steele

Lecture slides, past class tests, practice tutorial set, past finals, weekly tutorial problems

3/5

None, the above is sufficient

21T2

83 DN

Prerequisites:

A very proof-based course, which was a nice change of pace, though there were a few computation-heavy parts (Jordan forms and SVD namely). Dr. Angell was a great lecturer, and really got you engaged in the content. The tutorials were flipped-classroom style, and provided valuable feedback on proof style and coherency. Even with the computationally-heavy parts of the course, it was very interesting, and some parts were a nice challenge. Although not a prerequisite, a fair portion of MATH1081 proofs topic is used. Would recommend this course to anyone who enjoyed the conceptual proofs in MATH1241, or someone looking to develop their mathematical problem solving skills.

2x 2hr Lecture, 1x 1hr Tutorial

3.5/5

Kind of - "Recordings" only include voice because blackboard was used exclusively

Dr. David Angell

Lecture notes posted online, and past final exams available. Past class tests and problem sets with (some) solutions. Tutorial problems (not problem sets) with no solutions supplied online.

4/5

Note: I don't use textbooks and can't comment on their usefulness. None prescribed, but useful references:

2018 S1

96 HD

3 x 10% - In lecture tests. 10% - Writing assignment. The finals are weighted 60%. (Note that this is the first year this means of assessment was used.)

A mark of 70 in either one of MATH1231/MATH1241/MATH1251. You will mostly be needing only linear algebra (no probability) with a side of differential equations at the end.

This is one of the three compulsory Level 2 courses to all mathematics disciplines, offered in semester 1. It is the higher counterpart of MATH2501. Students intending to major in mathematics and statistics must take this course or the standard version.
This course is the first of many that emphasises the nature of

2 x 2 hour lectures, 1 hour flipped-classroom tutorial

3.5/5

Not really, as the lecturer uses the blackboard.

Dr. David Angell

The lecturer's notes are

4/5

N/A

2017/1

94 HD