PHYC30022 Theoretical Physics 3
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
Is PHYC30022 hard?
PHYC30022: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Classical field theory, symmetries and conservation laws, plus fluid flow, turbulence and aerodynamics.
After it you can
- Apply action principles to fields
- Solve basic fluid flow equations
- Derive conservation laws from symmetries
What you need first
PHYC20014 and PHYC30016 and PHYC30018
Careers
Helps toward: Meteorologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%
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Quick answers
- When is PHYC30022 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking PHYC30022?
- Needs PHYC20014 and PHYC30016 and PHYC30018.
- Does PHYC30022 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%.
- How many class hours a week does PHYC30022 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PHYC30022 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate PHYC30022?
- 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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