Physics courses Definition and 68 Threads

Hey, I'm a math major, and I want to take some physics courses. What are some physical topics that have a lot of really interesting math, be it PDEs, analysis, eccetera?

Hi I'm beginning to take physics a little more serious than ever and starting with maths. just want to know if there is any advice on what materials to get for my long studies? Thanks

With a solid math background, how well could I expect to fare in graduate physics courses without having taken their undergraduate prerequisites? I'm looking into graduate programs for physics, which would normally take an adequately prepared student about two years for an M.S. But if I had to...

It took me a while to finish reading http://prst-per.aps.org/abstract/PRSTPER/v6/i1/e010101" {you can get free access to the paper}, and I still don't have a clear idea of it rather than the conclusion that stated that if the instructor doesn't make any explicit discussion on the interpretation...

Is it just me or does just knowing a few physics formulae make first year physics courses ridiculously easy? I have a few sample tests in front of me and just about every single question can be answered by applying 1 of about 10 formulae in one way or another. I always liked physics but only...

Hello all, I am currently a second year engineering physics major, specializing in Nuclear Engineering. What would be the best Math and Physics courses to get an idea of what fusion engineering and/or Plasma physics is like (My university does not offer any formal fusion engineering classes)? I...

For example what is the difference between an intro mechanics or E&M course and an intermediate level one? What about an advanced one that you would take in grad school?

Seriously, do they not realize that we have the solutions manual right in front of us when we're grading? lol

Greetings all, I'm looking for universities that offer online (distance learning) math and/or physics courses, that may be taken over the summer for example. Anybody know of schools that offer this? Thanks a lot!

Hi, do you have a class you took as an undergrad that you really enjoyed? I'm interested in hearing what people feel were the best classes they've had. I ask, because my university has a list of required classes I need to fulfill the physics major requirement; but I feel like it's a wasted...

When applying for the REU program, how many physics courses should I have completed, how high should my GPA be , and how much research experience should I have beforehand. Would assisting graduate students and/or a professor on a physics topic , such as rotating black holes or topics in nuclear...

Just a matter of interest, but how do the US physics and mathematics courses for students before university (The final year before university) compare with the British A-level courses? what is the typical content of the US courses at this age? For example, what is included in "precalculus", and...

I am currently in Cal AB and will hopefully study through Cal BC this year. I am raelly interested in Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, and String theory. I just wanted to know what level of math I will need to study Quantum, relativity, and string theory in depth. Like Diff Q's, Partial...

I didn't really know which thread to post this in... I am currently in Cal AB and will hopefully study through Cal BC this year. I am raelly interested in Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, and String theory. I just wanted to know what level of math I will need to study Quantum, relativity...

i'm only in my first year of college, but I'm looking at doing physics at uni. there's 2 courses that interest me, nuclear astrophysics and particle physics with cosmology. can anyone advise me as to how these would be different from each other?

What do you consider the hardest undergrad physics courses? I'm interested to see what people view on easiest to hardest

hey all, these are going to be my first year physics courses at univ. i was just wondering what you all thought of them! I am majoring in EE and not the greatest fan of physics but these 3 courses are mandatory and i understand why, i was just looking for you input! thanks a bunch. :smile...

What do you guys think about taking 3 upper level courses in one semester? Electricity and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, and Classical Mechanics? Any advice?