PHYS3112 Experimental and Computational Physics (UNSW Sydney): rated 3.6/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
PHYS3112 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in School of Physics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 实验与计算物理
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Physics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
The intended audience is primarily Level 3 undergraduates taking a Physics major, for which this course is a core component. The purpose of this course is to improve experimental skills through hands-on laboratory work, and to improve computational skills through learning Python and using Jupyter Notebook.
PHYS3112 has 2 scored reviews: overall 3.6/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.6/5).
On Reddit: "So basically people drop out for a couple of reasons. 1. It's a very difficult science degree, with a ton of math. It's not an engineering degree either. A lot of the concepts you learn are cool and I like them but they can feel impractical. It is a good degree if you want to do…"
On Reddit: "ECON3121 Behavioural Economics is fantastic for the way I think about choices and what behavioural aspects influence them, as well as the way others choose stuff! Super interesting! Comp2041 Software Tools is incredibly fun with a lot of applicable programming skills and fun pro…"
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Q: Is PHYS3112 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 3.6/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS3112, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS3112 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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