MTH2040 Mathematical modelling (Monash University): rated 2.6/5 overall across 12 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
MTH2040 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 数学建模
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
MTH2040 has 12 scored reviews: overall 2.6/5 · usefulness 2.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 2.0 stars); 11 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.6/5).
On Reddit: "Check out the [Maths handbook](https://handbook.monash.edu/2026/aos/maths09?year=2026) and open the double degree with engineering options. You don’t need MTH1035 and MTH2015 as it is ENG1005 and ENG2005 equivalent. Check out the course map for E3007 [here](https://www.monash.ed…"
On Reddit: "I felt that MTH2040 had a lot of content crammed into 12 weeks, the later lvl 3 units ive done seem to be more concise and hence a bit easier."
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Q: Is MTH2040 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 12 reviews: usefulness 2.0/5, overall 2.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MTH2040, and when is it offered?
A: MTH2040 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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