PHYS4030 Condensed Matter Physics (University of Queensland): rated 4.5/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
PHYS4030 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Science in Physics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 凝聚态物理学
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Physics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 4
Handbook year: 2026
It will be shown how the electronic properties of crystals can be understood in terms of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. What distinguishes metals, semiconductors, and insulators?
PHYS4030 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.5/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "I've done both. Obviously if one of them is more relevant to your honours project, take that one. Otherwise, they are both on the easier side of physics courses. If you don't care about the subject whatsoever, I would suggest 4030, since it's slightly easier. I will also say tha…"
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Q: Is PHYS4030 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 4.5/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS4030, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS4030 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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