MATH3102 Methods & Models of Applied Mathematics

MATH3102 Methods & Models of Applied Mathematics (University of Queensland): rated 3.0/5 overall across 6 reviews collected on UQ Wall.

MATH3102 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.

Course details

Chinese title: 应用数学方法与模型

Type: undergraduate

Credit points: 2

Subject area: Mathematics

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Level: Undergraduate Level 3

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

Classical methods and models in applied mathematics: dimensional analysis, perturbation methods, traffic models (continuity equation, shocks, Rankine-Hugoniot condition), introduction to continuum mechanics (elasticity, visco-elasticity, fluid dynamics, Navier-Stokes equation).

MATH3102 student reviews, difficulty and workload

MATH3102 has 6 scored reviews: overall 3.0/5 · usefulness 3.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 3.0 stars); 5 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.0/5).

On Reddit: "Oh absolutely they do, one subject I took last semester (MATH3102 if you want to know) took all it's assignment questions from the textbook. Similarly, I remember having done some of the questions on my final exam in that same textbook."

On Reddit: "i needed 40% to pass math3102 and i don't know if i will - most painful exam of my life"

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MATH3102 FAQ

Q: Is MATH3102 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 6 reviews: usefulness 3.0/5, overall 3.0/5.

Q: Which faculty teaches MATH3102, and when is it offered?

A: MATH3102 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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