MATH1601 Mathematics: from the Renaissance to Modern Day

MATH1601 Mathematics: from the Renaissance to Modern Day (University of Western Australia): rated 5.0/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UWA Wall.

MATH1601 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.

Course details

Chinese title: 数学:从文艺复兴到现代

Type: Undergraduate unit

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Natural and Physical Sciences

Faculty: Physics, Mathematics and Computing

Level: Undergraduate Level 1

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

Cultural change has often been in tandem with progress in the development of art and science, and in particular, of mathematics. This unit examines some of the many influences of mathematics on abstract thought, conceptions of reality, the nature of truth and valid argument, and the development of science and technology.

MATH1601 student reviews, difficulty and workload

MATH1601 has 2 scored reviews: overall 5.0/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 5.0 stars).

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MATH1601 FAQ

Q: Is MATH1601 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 2 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 5.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.

Q: Which faculty teaches MATH1601, and when is it offered?

A: MATH1601 is taught by the Physics, Mathematics and Computing. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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