MAST10017 Fundamentals of Mathematics
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 5.5 class hours a week
Is MAST10017 hard?
MAST10017: About average. Taught away from Parkville, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: 5.5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Foundation maths for later study in science, statistics and business: algebra, functions, statistics and basic calculus.
After it you can
- Solve equations and graph common functions
- Work out basic probabilities and analyse simple data
- Differentiate and integrate simple functions
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is MAST10017 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MAST10017?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MAST10017 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does MAST10017 have?
- 5.5 h a week in class
- Can I take MAST10017 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after MAST10017?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example MAST10012.
- Can I rate MAST10017?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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