SCI1022 Introduction to scientific coding

SCI1022 Introduction to scientific coding (Monash University): rated 3.6/5 overall across 11 reviews collected on Monash Wall.

SCI1022 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Science in Science (Interdisciplinary). This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 科学编程导论

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Science (Interdisciplinary)

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Level: Undergraduate Level 1

Handbook year: 2026

SCI1022 student reviews, difficulty and workload

SCI1022 has 11 scored reviews: overall 3.6/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 11 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.6/5).

On Reddit: "Everyone does Python from Wks 1-8. After that you get a choice of Mathematica, Matlab, or R for the rest of the semester. Each gives 50% to your unit total. They're both pretty basic. The Python topics are as follows (except for 2 which I've removed as they'd be giant assignment…"

On Reddit: "So you choose 2 of the 4 languages (python, R, MATLAB and Mathematica). R was very easy, Python was tricky at times but still very possible to score HD without any background provided you're willing to sink some time in and problem solve. MATLAB and Mathematica where also regard…"

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SCI1022 FAQ

Q: Is SCI1022 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 11 reviews: overall 3.6/5.

Q: Which faculty teaches SCI1022, and when is it offered?

A: SCI1022 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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