COMP2022 Models of Computation (University of Sydney): rated 3.3/5 overall across 30 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
COMP2022 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Computer Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 计算模型
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This unit provides an introduction to the foundations of computing. Its main aim is to introduce and compare different models of computation.
COMP2022 has 30 scored reviews: overall 3.3/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "Totally agree. I just did COMP2123 last semester and most of the cohort seemed to feel like it was too overwhelming (the fortnightly assignments with some very hard questions). I hadn't heard any horror stories about COMP2022 so assumed it would be more like a normal subject in …"
On Reddit: "I study BSci majoring in psych sci and comp sci at usyd. I think comp sci at usyd is very demanding, but as a result you do become really good. I feel like my fundamentals are very strong, my understanding of algorithms and data structures because of the subject offerings. I fee…"
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Q: Is COMP2022 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 30 reviews: overall 3.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches COMP2022, and when is it offered?
A: COMP2022 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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