MATH1051 Calculus and Linear Algebra I (University of Queensland): rated 3.6/5 overall across 42 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
MATH1051 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 微积分与线性代数1
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Mathematics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Vectors, linear independence, scalar product. Matrices, simultaneous equations, determinants, vector product, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, applications.
MATH1051 has 42 scored reviews: overall 3.6/5 · usefulness 4.4 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 12 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.4 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "1051 and 1052 emphasize application and rarely test theoretical concepts. It’s okay if you don’t fully understand every topic. just try to do as many problems as possible (practical exercises and past exams), and make sure you can do the calculations."
On Reddit: "There's zero benefit to an engineer in studying MATH1071, it's specifically a rigorous proofs-based take on much the same content as MATH1051. I wouldnt bust a gut over it if I were you, even MATH1051 has a *high* fail rate (it's about a third roughly) EDIT - I've at various tim…"
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Q: Is MATH1051 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 42 reviews: usefulness 4.4/5, overall 3.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH1051, and when is it offered?
A: MATH1051 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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