Favorite Science Course: Mechanics of Solids

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants sharing their favorite science courses and other subjects they enjoyed during their studies. The scope includes personal preferences in academic courses, with mentions of both science and non-science classes.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a strong interest in Mechanics of Solids, citing its wide applications and ease of understanding.
  • Another participant mentions enjoying most courses taken, except for English.
  • A participant with an artistic inclination shares a preference for art classes, particularly photography and sculpture.
  • One participant, previously focused on science and math, found enjoyment in a short story class, attributing it to the engaging professor.
  • A participant expresses a dislike for French courses while enjoying math and physics.
  • Another participant enjoyed Automotive Engineering and Outdoor Education, highlighting hands-on experiences.
  • One participant lists E+M as a favorite subject and mentions unexpected enjoyment in history classes.
  • A participant reflects on the enjoyment of courses taught by engaging professors across various subjects, including non-science topics.
  • Some participants engage in light-hearted banter about the content of classes and professors.
  • One participant notes a lack of elective opportunities due to a combined course but mentions interesting courses available in the Arts department.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of preferences for different courses, with no consensus on a single favorite. Multiple competing views on enjoyable subjects remain present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about their course selections due to limited elective options, and there are varying levels of engagement with different subjects, reflecting personal interests and experiences.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering elective courses, individuals interested in diverse academic experiences, and those exploring personal preferences in education may find this discussion relevant.

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Which is that course that you really loved and enjoyed most.In my case,it is Mechanics of Solids because its really very interesting and its application is very wide and can be very easily seen without much effort.
The reason why i want to hear your choice because i have to select an open elective and i would like to go for an very interesting course.
By the way i am majoring in Computer Science and currently in second year.
 
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I enjoy most of the course i took, with the exception of english.
 
Being of a more artistic bent I personally enjoyed art classes most. I enjoyed photography and developed a liking for sculpture in my ceramics classes.
 
I was completely science and math orientated, then I took a short story class and I loved it. it could have been the professor though, he was cool.
 
I like maths and physics courses and I really hate french courses
 
I really enjoyed my Automotive Engineering GCSE, it was brilliant. Spending every Wednesday afternoon either fixing a car, taking one to bits, making exhausts and big tool cabinets, in school! What's that all about?

I also loved Outdoor Education, I used to get out rock climbing or sailing every Monday morning while all my friends were in Chemistry for 3 hours. Ha.
 
E+M was always one of my favorite subjects.

Two optional classes that I never expected to enjoy but did were: A History of Great Britain, and another class that reviewed the history, customs, and beliefs of five Native American tribes. Funny though, I think the professor for the GB class got a little worked up talking about all of the late night bed hopping behind castle walls. She must have read a lot of diaries... and she did make things interesting. :biggrin:
 
Ivan Seeking said:
E+M was always one of my favorite subjects.
Two optional classes that I never expected to enjoy but did were: A History of Great Britain, and another class that reviewed the history, customs, and beliefs of five Native American tribes. Funny though, I think the professor for the GB class got a little worked up talking about all of the late night bed hopping behind castle walls. She must have read a lot of diaries... and she did make things interesting. :biggrin:
was she a lusty wench?
 
...a rusty wrench?
 
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algebraic topology taught by Raoul Bott, and freshman honors calculus taught by John Tate. algebraic geometry taught by Allan Mayer. algebra taught by Maurice Auslander.

I liked exciting courses taught by brilliant people who involve you and give you an insightful way of thinking about the subject.

Non science courses are fun too because they are so easy and pleasurable, like "novels of growing up" ("Bildungsroman"), plays of Shakespeare, Russian literature of the 19th century, philosophy [but it can be maddeningly imprecise], music, sketching, French lit.
 
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By the end of a good lecture she had a classroom full of lusty lads and lassies.
 
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I haven't had the opportunity because I'm doing a combined course and I don't get many electives, but the Arts department has a course on Pirates, and another on Pornography. Either of those would be fun.
 
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I've seen a porno called "Pirates"
double major?
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
...a rusty wrench?
a dusty fence?
 
  • #15
RawHIDE! yah!
 
  • #16
How about soccer, its nice to get out from a long physics class and then go wipe people out.
 
  • #17
Real Analysis. Also an elective on Political Ideologies.

kant said:
I enjoy most of the course i took, with the exception of english.

So I see. :-p
 

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