MATH2099 Mathematics 2B (UNSW Sydney): rated 3.0/5 overall across 27 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
MATH2099 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in School of Mathematics & Statistics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 数学2B
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
Linear algebra is a key tool in mathematics and its applications. Topics include vector spaces, linear transformations, change of basis, inner products, orthogonalization, least squares approximation, QR factorization, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, Jordan forms, matrix exponentials and applications to systems of differential equations, other applications of linear algebra.
MATH2099 has 27 scored reviews: overall 3.0/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 27 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.0/5).
On Reddit: "I was in the 11am session and it was definitely harder than anticipated."
On Reddit: "I took MATH2099 in 2020. Half of the linear algebra strand (up to week 5) is revision from MATH1231. For the statistics strand, the content in Week 1 is stuff that is taught in high school math. Just as long as you do the tutorial questions, you will be fine."
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Q: Is MATH2099 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 27 reviews: overall 3.0/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH2099, and when is it offered?
A: MATH2099 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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