OLES1602 The Apocalypse in Science and Culture (University of Sydney): rated 4.2/5 overall across 11 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
OLES1602 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Physics Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 科学与文化中的天启
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Apocalypse scenarios abound in popular culture, due to causes as diverse as nuclear war, climate change, and zombies. Thinking about how the apocalypse might occur, and how to survive it, presents deep questions around our understanding of science, economics and social culture.
OLES1602 has 11 scored reviews: overall 4.2/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars); 10 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "OLE's have been overhauled as of this semester so they are a bit different now. For one, keep in mind all OLE's are now pass/fail so the WAM boosters of the past are now irrelevant. But to answer your questions. There is no difference between remote and online. Remote just means…"
On Reddit: "It was fun and it's really easy to get a HD (imo). They basically give you free marks for participation (10% last year) and it's literally a 5 minute thing to write up if you don't want to put in any effort. There are also quizzes which you get two attempts on and you can see wh…"
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Q: Is OLES1602 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 11 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 4.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches OLES1602, and when is it offered?
A: OLES1602 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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