MATH3969 Measure Theory and Fourier Analysis (Adv) (University of Sydney): rated 3.4/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH3969 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 测度论与傅里叶分析（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
Measure theory is the study of such fundamental ideas as length, area, volume, arc length and surface area. It is the basis for the integration theory used in advanced mathematics since it was developed by Henri Lebesgue in about 1900.
MATH3969 has 3 scored reviews: overall 3.4/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "I mean, it’s a pretty standard course progression if you are doing a maths major and depends entirely on your maths ability and what you’re aiming for. If you’re aiming just to pass, then your experience will be quite different to, say, if you’re aiming for an HD. Regarding diff…"
On Reddit: "You'll have a happier time of Comm Alg if you take Rings, Fields & Galois first, and if Oded's still teaching it then 3962 will be really well taught. Metric Spaces is helpful prep for Measure Theory (not so much specific content, but I was surprised by how familiar the general …"
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Q: Is MATH3969 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 3.4/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH3969, and when is it offered?
A: MATH3969 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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