MATH2161 Mathematics for ECE (RMIT University): rated 2.9/5 overall, difficulty 3.5/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 1.0/5 across 14 reviews collected on RMIT Wall.
MATH2161 is a RMIT University course taught by the STEM College in Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what RMIT students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 电子与计算机工程数学
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 12
Subject area: Science
Faculty: STEM College
Level: Undergraduate
Handbook year: 2026
MATH2161 Mathematics for ECE is a core component of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Bachelor degrees. It provides an opportunity to develop the requisite range of skills relevant to a wide range of sub-disciplines existing within the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
MATH2161 has 14 scored reviews: overall 2.9/5 · usefulness 3.0 · difficulty 3.5 · would-recommend 1.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by RMIT students on RMIT Wall (1.8/5 overall); 13 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.0/5).
On Reddit: "Hi Mate, Completed Mathematics for ECE in sem 1 2019 and electronics sem 1 2020. Mathematics for ECE - this was one of the best units I have taken in the course. If you put in the time and effort it is easy to get a HD. Make sure you attend all the lectures and tutorials as Mich…"
On Reddit: "In my case, solving the prac sheet + tutorial sheet questions was enough to prepare me for the test. He’s not a good lecturer but he does provide a lot of resources. If you don’t understand the solutions, use ChatGPT to have it explained to you."
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Q: Is MATH2161 hard?
A: Students rate MATH2161's difficulty 3.5/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it one of the harder courses.
Q: Is MATH2161 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 14 reviews: would-recommend 1.0/5, usefulness 3.0/5, overall 2.9/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH2161, and when is it offered?
A: MATH2161 is taught by the STEM College. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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