PHYC20014 Theoretical Physics 2 (University of Melbourne): rated 2.9/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
PHYC20014 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Science in Physics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 理论物理2
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Physics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
Fourier series and Fourier transforms are introduced as a means of representing and analysing functions of physical significance. The mathematical principles of Fourier theory are developed within the physical context of Fourier optics, diffraction theory, quantum mechanics and signal processing.
PHYC20014 has 4 scored reviews: overall 2.9/5 (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 2.9/5).
On Reddit: "My personal experiences (having also taken QTP and VCA) largely overlap with the description here - however I would like to be self-indulgent and give my own opinion. Prof. Jamieson is a great speaker, whose goal is to inspire 'the future generation of physicists' to pursue furt…"
On Reddit: "Hey, I've done both and you should defs do DE's. Physical Systems is fantastic but works better taken concurrently with DE's. DE's in general is just super useful and you'll defs want it for Electrodynamics among other things next year. Another note would be I know a solid few p…"
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Q: Is PHYC20014 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: overall 2.9/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYC20014, and when is it offered?
A: PHYC20014 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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