Read this thread:
http://community.boredofstudies.org/224/faculty-science/197231/advanced-mathematics-usyd.html
konkzz said:
Though, wouldn't MATH1901 and MATH1902 be similar to MATH1001 and MATH1002, with the Advanced units going in more depth ?
What I said in the above thread:
I've helped several friends who did normal level maths and from my experience, the normal and advanced subjects are almost identical in content, with the odd extra theorems or two that are only mentioned in advanced. However, there is a very obvious contrast in the level of mathematical rigour that is expected from both the students and the lecturers, even though the content is the same. For example, for the same theorem that is taught in both normal and advanced subjects, the advanced students are also taught the proof and are expected to be able to replicate or extend the methodologies of that proof in exams.
In general, in advanced level maths there's more focus on where ideas came from and why they are true than simply how to use them. That's definitely reflected in exam questions, where both normal and advanced students will be asked to apply some theorems or methods to do calculations, but advanced students will also be asked to do more proving and showing.
konkzz said:
It says "withdrawn" on my enrolment variation for MATH1001 and MATH1002. Can't I just re-enrol in them if I decide to drop MATH1901 and MATH1902 after the 13th of March ?
The last day to add a unit is March 13, so yes, you can drop MATH1901/1902 and re-enrol in MATH1001/1002 before that date.
Lecturers or unit coordinators can also give you permission to drop down from advanced to normal after March 13. Last year a few people managed to get special permission as late as week 6. But I'd advise you not to gamble on that.
konkzz said:
If I keep MATH1901 and MATH1902 and get at least a pass for each, can I pick up MATH1903 and MATH1905 in semester 2 ?
You need credit or better in MATH1001/1002 or MATH1901/1902 in first semester to do advanced level maths units in second semester.