MATH3171 Linear and Discrete Optimization Modelling (UNSW Sydney): rated 4.2/5 overall across 7 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
MATH3171 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: 线性与离散优化建模
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This is an advanced level mathematical course in linear, conic and discrete optimization for undergraduate students from all disciplines. Optimization is the mathematical problem of finding a decision to achieve the best possible outcome while satisfying certain restrictions.
MATH3171 has 7 scored reviews: overall 4.2/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 7 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "**MATH3171 - Linear and Discrete Optimization Modelling** Postgrad Equivalent: MATH5171 Assumed Knowledge: MATH2111 and MATH2601 Assessments: * 0% Quiz (optional) * 15% Class Test 1 (45min) * 15% Class Test 2 (45min) * 10% MATLAB Assignment * 60% Final Exam (2hr) Lecture recordi…"
On Reddit: "MATH3171 (Linear and Discrete Optimisation) Rating: 4.5/5 Difficulty: 3.5/5 Lecturer (Guoyin Li): 4.5/5 Mark: 79 Comments: As a double degree student in Computer Science and Mathematics, I don't think there's really any course that captures the essence of both fields better than…"
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Q: Is MATH3171 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 7 reviews: overall 4.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH3171, and when is it offered?
A: MATH3171 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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