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Quantum Physics without taking Modern Physics

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Is it a bad idea to do quantum with Shankar without having Griffiths first?

  • Isaiah Gray
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Math Stats: Preparing for Grad School?

  • selig5560
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Departments with low/no graduate enrollments worrysome?

  • Lavabug
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Programs Chemistry Major: Am I on track for Physical Chem?

  • antrl
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Schools Graduate School Electrical Engineering with a BS in Math

  • srl17
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VERY interested in particle physics but

  • choc1202
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Engineering Physics, Diff EQ, Matrix Algebra - too hard?

  • Huskyguy
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Schools Does it cost to go to Grad school for physics?

  • d3nat
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Courses Online neurology courses for someone interested in becoming a neurologist

  • babykoko
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Courses Seeking advice while preparing for a course.

  • Iccanui
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Which Career Path: Engineering or Computer Science?

  • gokuls
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Schools Applying to Graduate school, Thoughts?

  • MrAlt
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Upper Level Physics classes - really that insanely difficult?

  • torquemada
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Physics or Philosophy? Third Year Decision

  • bulbasaur
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What are you suppose to do when you cannot find an answer?

  • babysnatcher
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Work experience placement ideas.

  • Ryanzmw
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Testing What score do I have on this AP Calc AB practice Exam?

  • ilovephysics0
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How To Distinguish Between Credible Authors?

  • Ascendant78
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Should I Drop Out of School to Pursue My Passion for Science?

  • Delong
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Programs Getting two PhD in SAME subfield

  • TriTertButoxy
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Programs Questions concerning a PHD in Caltech

  • Lanc
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Admissions What is a respectable GPA to graduate admissions?

  • dydtaylor
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26 years journalist needs advise to become an aerospace engineer

  • PauloE
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Does attending lectures make much of a difference?

  • coreluccio
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Programs Job outlook for a physics degree

  • Edgewood11
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The editor rejected my manuscript

  • Dessert
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Linear Algebra for Quantum Mechanics Prerequisite

  • sodaboy7
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Programs Can I get on a theoretical physics PhD course?

  • MarsMug
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Programs Schooling Guidance Bachelors, Masters, PhD?

  • C268
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Electromagnetism in electrical engineering vs physics

  • zyj
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Schools Do neuroscience internships prefer younger applicants?

  • annoyinggirl
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Schools Overcoming Poor Grades in Graduate School Admissions: A Scientist's Perspective

  • dmriser
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Programs Graduate degree options after math and computer science double major

  • smize
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Physics with proficiency in French - How useful are foreign languages?

  • nickbob00
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Programs Following your gut feeling when making deciding on a major?

  • annoyinggirl
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Schools Math major applying to aerospace grad schools at Purdue, Maryland, UW, UVA

  • member 428835
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Schools Durham or Warwick University for Physics

  • binbagsss
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Programs Physics vs math and physics specialist for theoretical physics grad school

  • rso
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Programs Searching for PhD Opportunities in Physics Abroad

  • drjack
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Schools Is High School Physics Too Focused on Theory Over Mathematics?

  • XtremePhysX
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What can you do with Probability and Statistics?

  • zyj
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Should I Sign Up for MITx Courses This Semester?

  • intelwanderer
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Which Field of Theoretical Physics Involves Research in Superconductivity?

  • Nano-Passion
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Lab reference material for physics undergrads?

  • Stickybees
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Programs Parents Won't Pay for Physics Major

  • MrsNemisis
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Is it reasonable to do this program in three years?

  • lol_nl
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12 hour/week Job with Busy Semester

  • Subdot
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Need some advice on what to do over the summer

  • exe163
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Schools Did You Know About AP Tests for College Credits?

  • myshadow
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Studying Can physicists do any physics problem from a university physics textbook?

  • MetalManuel
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Publishing Work in Journals: Pre-Med to Engineering

  • ChiralWaltz
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Schools Looking For Guidance In Choosing University

  • LifeBeLike
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Learn Quantum Physics as a Hobby

  • stephani
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Schools Late application to grad school without GREs

  • mars41
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Can I Complete UBC Engineering with My Course Plan?

  • kougou
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Balancing serious self-study of pure mathematics with full-time work

  • jmjlt88
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Good reading material for quantum physics?

  • DLHill
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Programs Grad School Admissions from UW-Eau Claire: Is It Possible?

  • Epistimi
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Is it too late for me to pursue engineering?

  • Jennifer_T
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Education and Career assessment tool

  • ThinkToday
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HHMI Research Scholars Opportunity

  • plife
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Testing SAT math scores; low score indicative of natural ability?

  • Arsenic&Lace
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Is ABET creditation nessary for comp engineering?

  • seraphdd
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E&M papers and plasma containment resources for Jackson and Griffiths study

  • thelonious
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Programs Can you do a PhD in Physics and get a job at the same time?

  • Karimspencer
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Is honors linear algebra worth it?

  • ThomsonT
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Anybody that did NucEng grad work at UMich or GATech among others?

  • Hercuflea
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Programs Do all Physics majors solely pursue Master's/PhD's?

  • skwissgaar
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Programs Does this make any sense (2 undergrad degrees)

  • CuriousBanker
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4 Classes of Math/Physics/Engineering a Quarter - Too Much?

  • camjohn
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How do I know that I really want to study Math?

  • Styrkur
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Courses How Can I Download this course from MIT ?

  • Maths Lover
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How do YOU personally motivate yourself to keep giving your all in school?

  • annoyinggirl
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Undergraduate, how to find research position

  • kougou
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Programing language for quantum mechanics, optics or plasma.

  • Immersion
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How does one become a quantum physicist/chemist?

  • djh101
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Preparing for Jackson E&M with only electrostatics background

  • LGAUNT
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What physics background needed for quantum mechanics?

  • Flumpster
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Average time taken to study before GRE

  • mateomy
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Mathematics required to become a physicist + References ?

  • Alg0r1thm
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Programs Will taking a gap year during my degree hurt much?

  • bluenrol
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Looking for lectures in analytical mechanics

  • IWantToLearn
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Schools Graduate schools for Condensed Matter Physics

  • dipole
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I'm not sure if I should go into physics

  • RAF1940
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Programs Can't decide between a couple classes for Fall, EE major dilemma

  • DrummingAtom
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Can I learn enough math to understand physics on my own?

  • Xavius
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Schools Low High school GPA, CC or India

  • TheKracken
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Reducing careless errors on physics exams

  • intelwanderer
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Making stupid mistakes during research - ettiquette

  • bjnartowt
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Graduate assistantships and defaulted loans.

  • v0rtex
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What Are Your Post-College Options in Particle Science?

  • choc1202
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Bechelor in Engeeniring Physics- Germany

  • jenia1
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What should I study in my free time when school starts?

  • jbmiller
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