PHYS2911 Physics 2A (Advanced) (University of Sydney): rated 3.8/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
PHYS2911 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: 物理2A（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
How energy and matter interact is at the very foundation of physics. We will explore two of the most important aspects of such interactions, as well as developing skills in experimental physics.
PHYS2911 has 4 scored reviews: overall 3.8/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "I can't remember much about the content, but both Tim and Martijn are very good lecturers. They can both be a bit scary, but as long as you're not a dickhead in lectures they'll do everything they can to help you. The comp labs are also ridiculously easy if you have prior progra…"
On Reddit: "Excellent unit in my opinion, both lecturers (Tim Bedding for Optics, Martijn de Sterke for thermo) are fantastic and although I didn't enjoy first year thermo, this unit's thermo was great. Not the hardest physics unit in my opinion, the optics is mostly fairly straightforward …"
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Q: Is PHYS2911 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: overall 3.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS2911, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS2911 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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