MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods (University of Western Australia): rated 3.2/5 overall across 44 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
MATH1012 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing in Natural and Physical Sciences. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 数学理论与方法
Type: Undergraduate unit
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Natural and Physical Sciences
Faculty: Physics, Mathematics and Computing
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit provides students with a foundation in linear algebra, sequences Taylor series, Fourier series, Laplace transforms and ordinary differential equations. It covers essential concepts and techniques required for science, engineering and higher mathematics.
MATH1012 has 44 scored reviews: overall 3.2/5 · usefulness 3.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 14 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.5 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.1/5).
On Reddit: "Well the entirety of MATH1012 (and apparently other math units) need to have the exams remarked cuz not only did the marker give the exam the wrong weighting they also marked questions wrong that should be right"
On Reddit: "Keep up to date with lectures and content each week, really content heavy and hard to catchup if you fall behind. Also attend the pracs and complete the worksheets as they’re usually good reflections of the level of the assessments. For 1012, when I did it the 2nd half of the se…"
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Q: Is MATH1012 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 44 reviews: usefulness 3.5/5, overall 3.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH1012, and when is it offered?
A: MATH1012 is taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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