Does PHYC30021 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 75%, Projects 15%, Participation 10%.

Can I take PHYC30021 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

PHYC30021 Laboratory and Computational Physics 3

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.

No final exam: all coursework

Is PHYC30021 hard?

PHYC30021: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Advanced lab projects (nuclear, optics, electronics, astronomy) plus computational physics projects.

After it you can

Collect, analyse and interpret lab data
Apply Monte Carlo and FFT to physics
Write scientific and technical reports

What you need first

PHYC20013 and (PHYC20012 or PHYC20015) and (MAST20030 or PHYC20014)

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 75%, Projects 15%, Participation 10%

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Quick answers

When is PHYC30021 offered?: Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
What do I need before taking PHYC30021?: Needs PHYC20013 and (PHYC20012 or PHYC20015) and (MAST20030 or PHYC20014).
Does PHYC30021 have a final exam?: No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 75%, Projects 15%, Participation 10%.
Can I take PHYC30021 as breadth?: No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
Can I rate PHYC30021?: Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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