OLET1652 How to Estimate Anything (University of Sydney): rated 3.1/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
OLET1652 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: 如何估算任何事物
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Physics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
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OLET1652 has 5 scored reviews: overall 3.1/5 · usefulness 1.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 1.0 stars); 4 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.6/5).
On Reddit: "I took both: how to estimate anything is fun and very easy, but not as applicable as latex (if your field of study involves writing equations/formulae). Latex will take more time and effort from you, but is very handy for producing a neat document - even in non mathematical or s…"
On Reddit: "Hey, I know this was 6 yrs ago but incase anyone is still checking this for insight, if you're looking for an easy ole than there are probably better options than this. The content isn't bad but the finals exams been changed to 10 short answers and the final exam is a hurdle tas…"
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Q: Is OLET1652 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: usefulness 1.0/5, overall 3.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches OLET1652, and when is it offered?
A: OLET1652 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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