SCDL3991 Science Dalyell Individual Research Project

SCDL3991 Science Dalyell Individual Research Project (University of Sydney): rated 3.9/5 overall across 25 reviews collected on USYD Wall.

SCDL3991 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Science Faculty. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 科学Dalyell个人研究项目

Type: Undergraduate

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Science Faculty

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Level: Undergraduate Level 3

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

To discover something new, we must go beyond what we read in books, what we hear in lectures, beyond what is already known. In this unit, you will be doing research, rather than just learning about research others have done.

SCDL3991 student reviews, difficulty and workload

SCDL3991 has 25 scored reviews: overall 3.9/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 25 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.9/5).

On Reddit: "I’ve done SCDL3991/3992, it’s a very independent unit with no fixed schedule - basically just set up a weekly time with your project supervisor and go in. The assessment is super chill too, just a presentation and final report due in week 13 (no exam). I recommend this particula…"

On Reddit: "I think that in Science, Dalyell students who are interested in research benefit from [SCDL3991 Science Dalyell Individual Research Project](https://www.sydney.edu.au/units/SCDL3991), which allows an individual research project with a staff member in the Faculty."

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SCDL3991 FAQ

Q: Is SCDL3991 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 25 reviews: overall 3.9/5.

Q: Which faculty teaches SCDL3991, and when is it offered?

A: SCDL3991 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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