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Should quantum mechanics be learned first before relativity?
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Study groups for calculus and topology
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Anyone here taken Real Analysis yet?
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Courses Taking extra course to raise GPA
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Mechanical vs. Electrical engineering vs. Bioengineering
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Engineering curriculum the way it should be ?
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Tips on Becoming an Amateur Astronomer
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Schools What is Grad school anyway? (and related questions)
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New Student Struggles: 4 Classes at Once
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Is this a good idea? I'm going to self study with Boas before school starts
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Where Can I Find Comprehensive Math Practice Problems with Answer Keys?
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Undergrad doing work on the 3 body problem.
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How to Study Longer: Tips & Tricks
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Can a Biochem Major Transition to an M.S. in Materials Science Engineering?
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Programs Materials Science and Engineering/Chemistry, M.S. or PhD?
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Dealing with very boring lectures
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Waterloo Mechatronics vs. U of T Eng Sci
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How can I find reliable sources of information on the LHC and its experiments?
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14 year old geek wants to learn physics
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Greetings fellow Physics Forum members
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Self-teaching: What topics do I learn first?
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Applications of Linear Algebra in Advanced Math: Chapter 6 Overview
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Is Engineering Boring? Pros & Cons for Working in the Field
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What do I, being an Indian, need to do to get into MIT, USA?
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What practical skills can I acquire in a physics MS program?
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Second Year Student Looking For Advice
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Schools I got kicked out of my University. Do I still have a chance at Grad school?
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Programs Should calculus be eliminated for non-science/engineering/finance majors?
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Schools Does self-study even matter to graduate schools?
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Aerospace Engineering at CU Boulder or Mech E. at Colorado School of Mines
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Education guidance for a physics lover.
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Courses Comparing Physics & Math in First Two Year Courses
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Does undergrad matter? Specific vs Engineering Science
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Programs Is a Phd in pure mathematics a viable option for an engineering graduate?
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Self-Study Maths for Paralegal Studies: Where to Start
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How to get into Honors Analysis at UChicago?
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Navigating Paths to Medical Physics
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Does this schedule seem like too much?
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Is this enough background to begin QM\GR?
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Schools How much did you know when you entered Grad School?
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Another what are my chances thread (astro grad).
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Are there ways to improve lab skills?
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Best fields enrouting to Relativity & Gravitation Ph.D?
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Schools European 3-years bachelors and US grad schools
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Research Papers in classical mechanics
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How to become a number theorist?
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Taking Topology, Real Analysis and Abstract Algebra concurrently a good idea?
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Schools Starting graduate school; advice on deeper understanding?
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Becoming a Space Scientist: Which Masters Degree is Best?
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Which Math Courses Best Prepare for Graduate Physics?
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Testing What is the best training strategy for success on the Putnam Exam?
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What Should I Know Before Taking General Topology?
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Should I Delay Graduation for More Research Experience?
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GRE Physics E-Learning Solution | Get Ready for Test!
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Programs Is a double major in Physics and Mathematics the right choice for me?
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Does anyone know some graduate program of NMR
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Undergraduate schools for theoretical/mathematical physics
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Testing How Can I Overcome Failing My Engineering Exams?
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Programs Question about PhD funding in USA
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No Astrophysics classes at my school
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Programs Easier to Get into a Better Astrophysics PhD Program with a Master's First?
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Schools Best Physics Schools Around North Carolina
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Schools Help choosing a university in Arizona
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Is taking time off school a bad idea for financial reasons?
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Linear Algebra is harder than Calculus
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Schools NYU Physics Grad School Acceptance Rate for Prospective Students
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Schools Is Texas A&M University a Good School
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Programs Engineering majors with high GPAs, how much do you study?
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Online MS in applied maths or physics
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Programs Aerospace Engineering PhD to Astrophysics Postdoc
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Programs Is a Double Major in EE and Math Realistic for a Transfer Student?
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Schools Is There a Grad Program That Combines Math and Physics?
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Where to learn about Density of States?
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Cal 3 question. Desperate need of advice
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Schools Would I be able to get into grad school for EE with a bachelors in physics
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Computer Engineering vs Computer Science
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Testing What's difference between SAT and GRE exam?
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Possibility of theoretical topic for undergraduate thesis
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Testing Is the GRE Physics a sensible test? What does it test for?
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How many first year classes should I take?
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Schools ABET Accredited Schools and Careers
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Where Can I Find a List of Top HEP Graduate Programs in the US?
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Schools Realistic debt from physics grad school?
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Will a mathematician understand GR if he knows differential geometry well?
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Struggling with Advanced Calculus and Geometry: How to Study and Improve?
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Schools Why is Trig Required in College but Not in High School?
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How Limited is the Impact of General Relativity in Theoretical Cosmology?
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What GPA should an undergrad aim for to get into a decent physics grad program?
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I want to teach myself mathematics, but I .
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Schools Grad school - importance of research
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Struggling in choosing between BA or BS in Physics
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Programs Looking for advice about being a tutor and switching majors.
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Want to improve math skills, need some suggestions
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Programs American student going to UK for PhD.
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What math to review before taking QM?
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Is it worth watching Yale Fundamentals of Physics vids?
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The Possible Future of Online Education
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Programs Physics/ChE/philosophy triple major?
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Schools University- Wisconsin Milwaukee.
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Aerospace option cancelled, what now?
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