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MillerGenuine
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In need of a little help/guidance.
I have an enormous passion for physics. I took an introductory physics course my 1st semester at a community college, I enjoyed it so much I decided to start my math all over so I could build a good foundation. I started with intermediate algebra, then trig, pre-calc, calc I, then calc II. I passed every one of those classes with an "A"...accept calc II. I received a "D" in calc II, took it over again and dropped it about 6 weeks in. In honesty, I can say that the 1st time i took it I sincerely put effort in, the 2nd time I dropped it cause i was lazy, discouraged and was not putting the necessary time and commitment in.
I took calc based mechanics and did fine, loved the class, loved studying it. As you know calc based ElectroMag requires Calc II as pre-requisite, so i have not gotten there yet. I am now done with community college & transfering to a UC as a Physics major, however I am seriously considering switching majors because of the road block of Calc II.
To be specific, I had no trouble with integration, my troubles came from infinite series and topics after integration.
I love physics, I am stuck in a Calc II roadblock, I put no effort into academics in High School so suffice to say I've only been seriously studying math/physics the past 2 years at community college. How can you tell if your cut out for a physics major?
Thanks
I have an enormous passion for physics. I took an introductory physics course my 1st semester at a community college, I enjoyed it so much I decided to start my math all over so I could build a good foundation. I started with intermediate algebra, then trig, pre-calc, calc I, then calc II. I passed every one of those classes with an "A"...accept calc II. I received a "D" in calc II, took it over again and dropped it about 6 weeks in. In honesty, I can say that the 1st time i took it I sincerely put effort in, the 2nd time I dropped it cause i was lazy, discouraged and was not putting the necessary time and commitment in.
I took calc based mechanics and did fine, loved the class, loved studying it. As you know calc based ElectroMag requires Calc II as pre-requisite, so i have not gotten there yet. I am now done with community college & transfering to a UC as a Physics major, however I am seriously considering switching majors because of the road block of Calc II.
To be specific, I had no trouble with integration, my troubles came from infinite series and topics after integration.
I love physics, I am stuck in a Calc II roadblock, I put no effort into academics in High School so suffice to say I've only been seriously studying math/physics the past 2 years at community college. How can you tell if your cut out for a physics major?
Thanks