PHYS3115 Particle Physics and the Early Universe (UNSW Sydney): rated 5.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on UNSW Wall.
PHYS3115 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: 粒子物理与早期宇宙
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Physics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This course aims to provide an introduction to modern elementary particle physics and modern cosmology from both an experimental and theoretical viewpoint. Topics covered include: Basic ideas of the standard model.
PHYS3115 has 1 scored review: overall 5.0/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 5.0/5).
On Reddit: "**PHYS3115 Particle Physics and Cosmology** Lecture recordings? Kinda, better to attend in person Lecturers: Yvonne Wong (Particle Physics, LiC) and Jan Hamann (Cosmology) Assumed knowledge: PHYS2111, PHYS2114, and PHYS2113 Assessment structure: - 10% Weekly quizzes - 15% Midter…"
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Q: Is PHYS3115 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 5.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS3115, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS3115 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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