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Physics in Astronomy: Graduate-Level Courses

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Multivariable calc required for intro physics?

  • torquemada
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Staying Motivated in School: Tips to Achieve Your Goals

  • Ivan92
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Is it too much work to do research for two professors at once?

  • DrManhattanVB
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Courses What is the difference between these two courses? ODE vs EDE?

  • flyingpig
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I want to be practical but it is so boring

  • Tensor_law
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Does graphing equations ever stop?

  • kramer733
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Programs How is a Math Major different from a Mathematician?

  • kaleidoscope
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Programs MD vs PhD Workload: Comparing Time Commitments

  • torquemada
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Courses Fear and loathing about coursework

  • Cladinator
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What are the best options for pursuing a career in aerospace engineering?

  • aerospacestuf
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What are REU committees looking for in applicants?

  • MissSilvy
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How to function with sleep deprivation

  • zorro
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About Undergraduate Research Opportunities In US.

  • Xu-Jin
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Schools Foreign students who move up from grad school to postdoc

  • Simfish
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Schools Grad school for physics with a minor in physics?

  • kamelot
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Nuclear Engineering and Medicine

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Programs Will these courses will be good enough preparation for a pure math PhD program?

  • inknit
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Studying Studying mathematics/physics abroad

  • MWH
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Marine Corps Veteran, returning to school.

  • _Tully
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Am I setting myself up for failure?

  • Mathnomalous
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How much math and physics in biophysics?

  • Delong
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What classes should I take to prepare for a major in Astrophysics?

  • Domn
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Scholars Programs/Different Opportunities?

  • kk727
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How comprehensive is google scholar?

  • Simfish
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Mathematical Concepts Vs Problems

  • abiyo
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Is it polite to ask professors for references to ideas that you have?

  • Simfish
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Programs Should I do a PhD? Advice Needed

  • parton
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Self-teaching physics with calculus.

  • kaos86
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Learning Topology for Physicists: A Realistic Timeframe?

  • muppet
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The things you wish your instructor should have done in your class

  • madah12
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Good book for electronics self study

  • CE Trainee
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What's the easiest college classes you've taken?

  • 1MileCrash
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Scholarship Essays: Get Insight into What Committees Look For

  • sydneyfranke
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What should I do to increase chances of getting a job?

  • Chandasouk
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Finding the Right REU Program for You

  • l'Hôpital
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The Financial aid committee approved my appeal

  • kaos86
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Has anyone ever mentioned Physics Forums on a personal statement?

  • Simfish
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Academic guidance in theoretical physics

  • sunny304
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Programs Best double major for comp neuroscience?

  • Agent M27
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Undergrad Math Schools: Consider EIU & UIC + Other Suggestions

  • Jp112358
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How Should an International Physics Student Craft an REU Statement of Purpose?

  • anti-light
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Which Social Science Elective Should I Choose?

  • aspiring_one
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Disenchanted with Physics Other Sciences?

  • darkchild
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Anyone here studies/studied chemistry?

  • Nikitin
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Schools How can I showcase my leadership experience at a career fair?

  • DR13
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Quantum Theory vs Particle Physics | Aspiring Physicist

  • base137
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Asking for an REU Position Early

  • Newtime
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Not the best at math, but love physics

  • ezarhadden
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Programs Help-A Degree Relevant To Outer Space

  • Boogeyman
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Bachelor in Physics: What's Next?

  • Marco12
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Schools Retaking courses at different universities.

  • Skrew
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Schools University of Toronto admissions average

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Should I take QM 1 before completing Classical Mechanics?

  • platonic
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Schools Questions on steps to take to reenter college

  • TeeAOng
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Schools Biophysics Graduate Program Diversity

  • pjfoster
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Mastering GRE Verbal: Tips and Strategies for Success

  • Swapnil
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Courses Is My Planned Courseload for Next Semester Too Ambitious?

  • ahsanxr
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Courses How you decided your course of study

  • deRham
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Admissions Are the admissions statistics at Peterson's reliable?

  • Simfish
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Any advice on taking Calculus III when Calculus II was hard?

  • keithb2011
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Courses What courses youv'e enjoyed the most?

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Are there any grad programs left that have no application fee?

  • Simfish
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What level of math is needed to truly understand 20th century physics?

  • bobsmith76
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Schools Help Finding College for Astrophysicist: GPA & Test Scores

  • tyredstar
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What is so bad about these postdoc positions?

  • jeebs
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Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Masters in Software Engineering?

  • Ivan92
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Programs Will I ever get a Math PhD or should I just give up?

  • MoarGrades
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Discover QM & QFT Research: Requirements, Applications & Career Path

  • nlsherrill
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Photonics as specialization choice

  • SayanP
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Programs What can I do with a physics degree?

  • thegreenlaser
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Programs Will graduate courses taken as undergrad transfer to a PHD program?

  • 1230wc
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Courses Which courses should I take this semester?

  • Lanza52
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Is it OK to fill out applications by hand?

  • raw
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Should I take physical chemistry?

  • Puchinita5
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Programs MAE major considering Software Engineering

  • jaredmt
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Courses Does Choosing a BA Over a BS Impact Your Physics Grad School Prospects?

  • amoena
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Courses Compare Professors Teaching Course: Years of Experience vs. First Timers

  • Simfish
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Would learning PDEs also allow one to deal with ODEs?

  • Ostonzi
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Schools Grades vs. Understanding for grad school

  • murmillo
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Will not taking Calc 1 in highschool set me back?

  • mharten1
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Waterloo Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering?

  • studentnoob
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Application Fee Waiving for Internationals

  • kthouz
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QFT for Nuclear Physicists: Course Value & Weak Interaction

  • eXorikos
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Schools Advantages of going from Engineering B.S. to Physics Grad school and vice versa

  • MathGangsta
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Programs Electrical Engineer/Physics Double Major

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Trying to gain proficiency in dimensional analysis- list of common units?

  • MissSilvy
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What Math Skills Are Needed for General Physics?

  • nomilkforsant
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Courses For your Chemistry course, do you usually read the entire book,

  • land_of_ice
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Admissions Grad admissions and fluffy personal history essays

  • Pengwuino
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How Can I Improve My Marks for Graduate School?

  • michael.wes
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What Are Some Final Year Project Ideas for Power Engineering Students?

  • Urmi Roy
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Mathematical Finance Program at UofT

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Programs Questions about transferring from a PHD program in Physics to Audio Engineer

  • sc123
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