FIT3139 Computational modelling and simulation (Monash University): rated 3.5/5 overall across 18 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
FIT3139 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Information Technology in Information Technology. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 计算建模与仿真
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Information Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Information Technology
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
FIT3139 has 18 scored reviews: overall 3.5/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 5.0 stars); 16 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "Hi, I did 3139 and 3152. 3139 is definitely interesting as you get a broad overview about mathematical models that try to explain real world phenomena. Assignments also graded fairly. As there is no exam, many people stop coming to the applied sessions but I highly recommend goi…"
On Reddit: "It’s a pretty fun unit where you get to mess around with stuff like [Lotka-Volterra Models](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotka–Volterra_equations) and [SIR models](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compartmental_models_in_epidemiology#The_SIR_model). The lecturer is pretty good i…"
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Q: Is FIT3139 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 18 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 3.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches FIT3139, and when is it offered?
A: FIT3139 is taught by the Faculty of Information Technology. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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