Recent content by Big Crunch

Only you can decide how much is too much for you. And, really, nothing you've asked us wouldn't be better asked of a counselor at your community college who knows the offerings better.

The Road to Reality--worthwhile for someone who knows more math than physics? Like the title says I have a solid understanding of a fair amount of math (multi and single variable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, differential geometry) but essentially no physics except for a...

There's no trick. You just have to do it again and again until you have it. You shouldn't even think about anything less than 13 by 13 or so, it needs to just be a reflex.

Switching back and forth between Lang's Undergraduate Algebra and Artin's Algebra. I have to say, I like Artin much better (I got it on mathwonk's recommendation, actually... so thanks!). Considering I'm reading them in my off time, his conversational style is much easier to process. And I...

This is the course description: I want to take this class because the professor comes highly recommended, but I'm a little worried that I won't be entirely prepared for it. Normally this class requires Real Analysis as a prerequisite, and even though the professor explicitly states that...

I've been lurking around this forum for awhile so I might as well jump in... I try and be active as much as I can. I lift for strength, run occasionally, and walk almost everywhere. Working out isn't "fun" per se, but I enjoy it a lot. It's relaxing and (especially the more you get into it)...