MATH3974 Fluid Dynamics (Advanced) (University of Sydney): rated 2.5/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MATH3974 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: 流体动力学（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
This unit of study provides an introduction to fluid dynamics, starting with a description of the governing equations and the simplifications gained by using stream functions or potentials. It develops elementary theorems and tools, including Bernoulli's equation, the role of vorticity, the vorticity equation, Kelvin's circulation theorem, Helmholtz's theorem, and an introduction to the use of tensors.
MATH3974 has 2 scored reviews: overall 2.5/5 · usefulness 1.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 1.0 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.9/5).
On Reddit: "Yeah as mentioned before probably taking soem course in programing or a numeric approaches is valuable (idk if this is covered in phys). As with subject experiences these are as follows. The first year maths units that aren't advanced are pretty piss. You sorta can't fuck them u…"
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Q: Is MATH3974 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: usefulness 1.0/5, overall 2.5/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches MATH3974, and when is it offered?
A: MATH3974 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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