PHYS3037 Plasma and Astrophysics (University of Sydney): rated 3.6/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
PHYS3037 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: 等离子体与天体物理
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
Looking at the sky it is easy to forget our Sun and the stars are continuous giant nuclear explosions, or that nebulas are vast fields of ionized gases, all obeying the same laws of physics as anything else in the universe. Astrophysics gives us great insight in the larger structures of the universe, and plasma physics is key to understanding matter in space, but also in fusion reactors or for advanced material processing.
PHYS3037 has 4 scored reviews: overall 3.6/5 (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 3.5/5).
On Reddit: "hey! i did 3037 last year and im doing 3036 this year as an elective. i guess it depends on what areas of physics you’re most keen on learning about, or what knowledge you might need for post grad study. i enjoyed phys3037 a lot. both sections were pretty chill. the astrophysics…"
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 PHYS3037 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: overall 3.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS3037, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS3037 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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