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Must choose between these two classes for NEng
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Medical Physics or Health Physics (professional)
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Courses Which Independent Study Courses and Books Should I Choose for My Senior Year?
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What steps should I take to become an Astrophysicist?
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How hard is Real Analysis 2 compared to Real Analysis 1?
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Accelerator Physics: EE vs Physics
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Schools Physics Grad School for Non-Traditional/Older Students
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Programs What Do Math Majors Wish They Knew Before Graduation?
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Embarking on Mathematics Self-Study
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Internships in statistics/biostatistics for graduate students
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Is Plasma Physics Still a Viable Field for Research?
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BA in Natural Sciences/Mathematics
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Some suggestions on learning algebra/trigonometry material
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Can I Transition from Engineering Undergrad to Physics Graduate Studies?
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Schools Will undergrad transfer hurt choices of Grad School?
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Schools Quick simple question about University math
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Schools What are the Best U.S. Physics of Gravity Graduate Schools?
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Developing mathematical maturity?
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Programs I'm thinking of taking Physics as a major but could it limit me?
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Improve Math Study Skills: Conquer Time Limit Stress & Get High Grades
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Intro to Statistics: Will It Prepare for Physics?
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Is it necessary to take math every semester as a prospective CS major?
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Programs Moving directly to Phd after 4 year bachelors
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Programs Which Major Best Balances Passion, Practicality, and Potential for R&D?
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How Can You Handle a Rude and Arrogant Professor?
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Where Should Lucas from Brazil Start for Advanced Math Studies?
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Schools Engineering Physics Undergrad to EE Grad School
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Programs Which math class should I choose for a minor?
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How can I select ( identify) the exercise which I have solve in Dummit book ?
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Testing Can Physics for Engineers Fulfill Psych B.S. Requirements?
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How Do I Know If Engineering or Physics Is For Me?
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Where should I start in calculus for differential equations?
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Reaching End of Diff.EQs: How Much Math/Day?
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Programs Is a double degree better than a double major?
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What Summer Programs Are Available for High School Physics Students?
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Programs What minor would pair well with an astrophysics major?
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Dealing with Unexpected Absences in a Research Lab: What Should I Do?
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Feynman Lectures - Anything similar for Mathematics?
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Undergraduate Research in Science/Physics Education
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Do anyone here have experience with ETH Zürich?
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Schools 'red flags' in searching for graduate schools
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Programs Should I major in Physics, Computer Science, or Economics?
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Testing Satisfaction derived from studying physics
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Schools Is College Calculus Harder Than AP Calc AB?
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Studying What is the best way to study this kind fo books ?
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Schools Graduate School Advice: Control Theory vs. Optoelectronics vs. Electromagnetics
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When did you first encounter proof based mathematics?
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What Math Topics Bridge High Energy Physics and Theoretical Condensed Matter?
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I want an online physics BS help
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What Math Topic Should I Learn Next?
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Preparing for math intense condensed program?
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Is Physics the Right Major for Me?
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Programs Applying to College as a Physics Major: Is My Math Up to Par?
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Do Bad Student Evaluations Lead to Change?
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I'm Looking for a Summer Physics Research Internship
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Starting Bsc. Physics before Msc. Engineering Physics, advice or tips?
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Meaning of in partial fulfillment
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Schools Should I Graduate High School Early?
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Programs Question about the math degree (for those who have completed it)
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Help me appreciate differential equations?
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I'm a freshman with sophomore knowledge. Should I join research?
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Programs After a Phd in Theoretical Physics
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Testing How important is physics GRE for applicants?
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Do I Effectively Have No Chance At a Physics Program Anymore?
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Schools Deferring graduation- hurt my grad school application?
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Astrophysicist Salary: Opportunities & Income
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Schools To continue with college or not?
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Programs Is there any school that I am qualify to apply?No GRE result or Master degree
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So I've decided to deliberately fail Calculus II?
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Schools Help translating grad school application form gobbledegook
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Programs Starting a PhD in the spring, a predicament I'm facing
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Computer Vision: What Engineering Field to Study?
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What exactly do I talk about in my personal statement?
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Please Revise My Statement of Purpose
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Programs Can You Overcome Disappointment and Lack of Progress During Your PhD?
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Source of practice problems for algebra/analysis prelims
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Programs Which majors for my interests/criteria?
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Should I Apply to Graduate Programs in Physics with My Current Credentials?
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Schools Are 2.5 hour lectures twice a week effective for student learning?
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One Year Math Masters Degree - Math Tripos Part III
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Taking Calc 2, Physics 1 and Chem 1 in same semester?
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Having a big trouble with Mathematics, but I like it and I need it. Suggestions?
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More advanced physics is just the same with more maths
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I have a big exam on Wednesday. It's the last one before the drop
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Hate uni, really considering dropping it
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Anyone wanna answer a couple questions?
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Admissions Is Public College the Right Choice for Theoretical Physics Research?
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References for thin film physics?
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Schools What university has the best physics program in Florida?
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Programs How Competitive Are Chemical Physics PhD Programs?
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Schools King's College London Maths/physics presitge
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Take the Math Class or the Programming Class?
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How to learn differential geometry?
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Schools Can High School Students Study Complex Analysis Independently?
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MS in Computer Science: Prerequisites & Advice for Rithish in India
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Low curves and understanding of the material
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Programs Crazy for not double majoring in math?
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How much Trig is Needed to suceed in Calc?
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Unusual background, need perspective & personal statement advice
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Electrical vs electronics engineer
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