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marmot
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"methods of theoretical physics" vs "normal math classes"
Hey.
I am in a dilemma. Originally, I was going to go the math minor route but I think I am deciding against it mainly because of the structure. I wanted to take an advanced calculus class to prepare myself for EM, but I really want to take an advanced forrmal logic class and that fills the place available for advanced calculus. There is a class called "methods of theoretical physics" which can count for my math reqs and the description is this:
"Mathematical methods applied to physical problems in mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics. Multiple integration, vector calculus, Fourier series, ordinary and partial differential equations, eigenvector problems, coordinate transformations, and complex analysis. Newtonian mechanics, rigid body dynamics, heat flow, electrostatics, harmonic motion, and waves."
Would this class be useful? Do I need to know mad vector calculus for electromagnetism or there are just some things that I need to dominate?
Hey.
I am in a dilemma. Originally, I was going to go the math minor route but I think I am deciding against it mainly because of the structure. I wanted to take an advanced calculus class to prepare myself for EM, but I really want to take an advanced forrmal logic class and that fills the place available for advanced calculus. There is a class called "methods of theoretical physics" which can count for my math reqs and the description is this:
"Mathematical methods applied to physical problems in mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics. Multiple integration, vector calculus, Fourier series, ordinary and partial differential equations, eigenvector problems, coordinate transformations, and complex analysis. Newtonian mechanics, rigid body dynamics, heat flow, electrostatics, harmonic motion, and waves."
Would this class be useful? Do I need to know mad vector calculus for electromagnetism or there are just some things that I need to dominate?