PHYS3035 Electrodynamics and Optics (University of Sydney): rated 4.3/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
PHYS3035 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: 电动力学与光学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
The development of electrodynamic field theory laid the foundation on which all of modern physics is built, from relativity to quantum field theory. Its application to electromagnetic waves and optics underpins all of modern telecommunications, but also some of the most delicate physics experiments, from gravitational wave detection to quantum computing.
PHYS3035 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.3/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.3/5).
On Reddit: "I fully agree with going into Physics however I would argue against doing SSP or ADV with engineering. I do Aero and Physics as a double and did advanced in first two years and it butchered my WAM given how content heavy physics was especially WITH the engineering content. Unles…"
On Reddit: "They were harder than I thought in someways and easier than I thought in otherways. Managed to pass both units with distinctions. The advice I would definitely give is to make sure to regularly keep up to date with lectures and do the tutorial questions! I was fortunate enough t…"
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Q: Is PHYS3035 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 4.3/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS3035, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS3035 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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