MTH2132 The nature and beauty of mathematics (Monash University): rated 4.3/5 overall, difficulty 0.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 0.0/5 across 25 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
MTH2132 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: 数学的本质与美
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
MTH2132 has 25 scored reviews: overall 4.3/5 · usefulness 3.8 · difficulty 0.0 · would-recommend 0.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by Monash students on Monash Wall (1.7/5 overall); 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 5.0 stars); 21 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.3/5).
On Reddit: "Really enjoyed MTH2132 - Beauty of Mathematics a couple of years ago. It was really fun attending classes (especially the second workshop!) - blowing bubbles and putting it under flames haha. And got to love Burkard above all :) It's def a good recommendation if you're into whim…"
On Reddit: "MTH2132!! The lecturer is so interesting and engaging, and during the seminars he would show us cool videos and tricks like lighting people's hands on fire, magic tricks, origami, and juggling. I know it's a math unit, but I reckon it's good for people who are thinkers, regardle…"
The course panel on Monash Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is MTH2132 hard?
A: Students rate MTH2132's difficulty 0.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it on the easier side.
Q: Is MTH2132 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 25 reviews: would-recommend 0.0/5, usefulness 3.8/5, overall 4.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MTH2132, and when is it offered?
A: MTH2132 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
Monash Wall is an independent student community and is not affiliated with Monash University.