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i'm really interested in doing theoretical biology stuff about theoretical evolution, sequence spaces, autocatalytic sets, stuart kauffman kind of stuff... this stuff is usually studied in physics programs rather than in biology despite the subject matter i took a more than usual...

Hi all.. I am new here in USA...i have my associate degree from my country in Electronics and communication engineering... Right now i am taking classes from community college just core courses...now its time to decide Major but i am confuse, so many people tell me that in engineering u have...

Hey everybody. I'm about to start studying Computer science and Math in 4 months. I have a lot of free time now, the studies where I am going to be are known to be extremely challenging. I'm trying to make a good use of my time, I've started studying some C programming by myself which goes...

[Sorry for the long rambling post here] Hey folks, I've lurked on this Forum for some time, and you all sound like smart people so I figured I'd ask some advice. I've been a programmer for years, and what I do is starting to get old. I started programming as a kid, almost entirely self...

Why the physicists studying a "AdS black hole"? what is the meaning of AdS (Anti de Sitter) for black hole? and why not we study de Sitter black hole?

I am self-studying MA, I've learned elementary Calculus ( without vector calculus & Partial Differentiation) I've learned a bit of LA before. I am using these textbooks: 1. introduction to Analysis (so far there is no difficulty) 2. Principles of Mathematical Analysis (this one is more...

i'm studying for my SAT II Physics on June 7, 2008. and taking practice tests from REA. i had trouble understanding this question. please help :) it would be VERY appreciated. Homework Statement Two charges are separated by 2 m. The force of attraction between them is 4 N. If the distance...

If you could offer any tips for studying for an Algebra test for tomorrow morning it would be great. It covers: Vectors: Vector quantities and $\mathbb{R^n}$ $\mathbb{R^2}$ and analytic geometry Points, line segments and lines. Parametric vector equations. Parallel lines. Planes. Linear...

Thought I'd first start with introducing myself. My name is Luke, I live in BC, Canada. Currently studying to become an Electrical Engineer. I have recently finished 2nd year of 4 acedemic years and I am doing co-op work experience so that adds on another year until I finish my degree.

I don't have much experience in this, and hopefully someone can recommend the right type of book that I need to look thru in order to solve future problems like this. I have to have a formula for the nth derivative. I have like in the numerator, but Idk how to express it properly. 5 5 x 10...

What is the best studying method?? What is the best method for getting knowledge and information and studying in less time?also What is fast reading and is it only convenient ?How can I depend on self study i.e only books and online resources?..Thanks

Hello everyone! I'm studying string theory at a graduate level and want to focus on ADS/CFT correspondence. The problem is that I don't know where to start from. I've already learned the bosonic string, some elements of CFT (and BRST quantization), T-duality and how the D-Branes enter the...

I'm thinking about studying for mechanical engineering, but I'm slightly discouraged by the amount of work people say they have to put forth. but is there really that little amount of free time to hang out with friends and do things you enjoy? i mean, will i still have to for my gf and what not...

Hello, I dropped out of grade ten three years ago due to emotional issues, coping with depression. Now, thanks to time in therapy and light medication, I have much of my depression under control. But that is not the point, since I've dropped out of school, my friends have been urging me to...

I have trouble studying at home. It seems like I'm not the only one - I have a few other friends who are like this. I can't seem to sit down and focus at home. It could be because of the computer and what not, but that's not a problem if I have my laptop in school. Usually, from 5-10, the TV...

hey i just need to know how you guys study, like generally especially for english class. I don't know how to properly study and i don't think i will benefit from the way i study. So if you guys could teach me that would be much appreciated.

hi! i'm a 2nd yr civil engineering student. after completing my b.tech in this field is there any scope for me to make my career in space_technology or to study in astrophysics? is there any entrance exam? please... inform me.

help with ap physics studying problem! 1. i am really stuck and really need help! :/ link to problem: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/ap...ysics_b_99.pdf thanks so much for your help! 2. v = e / q e = qv

Hi, i plan to start university from the august semester in 2008. I am looking for a good place to study EE which is not expensive. Under $10-12K max a year maybe, including rent for dorm. One of my friends suggested Malaysia. I need to know if there is any other place where i can do bachelors in...

I am going into my second semester of college and it will be the second semester that I have been unable to register for General Physics (first semester of calculus based physics). I have the math prerequisites but am at a community college that has only one or two sections available; this...

Could anyone suggest a book for studying lattice models. Especially xy and Heisenberg models.

Yeah I know, distance-learning schools suck and can't be compared to 'real' ones, but that's my option right now as I'll be working for a few years and was thinking of doing this on the side. Is there any good ones? Are there even such programs to begin with? In particular, I'm...

I was wondering if it is possible to obtain an engineering (mechanical specifically) degree by attending school on a part time basis? Reason for my question is that I work full time and attend a local community college for general ed's. The community college offers pretty much all courses in...

Hey guys, lurked here for a while now but I really enjoy the site. Anyways, finals are approaching and I'm kind of in a big rut. Having a good semester but I've largely ignored my physics class. I focused on my other classes more and fell pretty far behind in this one. It's just freshman...

I was wondering, since recently I've been studying differential calculus on my own, how to memorize all this? I don't have a teacher so I am sort of my own teacher and I understand most of the stuff but I don't memorize it well. I can do it all so easy when I am doing it and then the next day I...

I'm studying a test and these are some questions I didn't know. I'm sure I won't get every question answered but if anyone knows even one that helps me out. Thanks. 8) 1)What affect does altitude have on atmospheric air volume? 2)A diver goes down to a depth of 132 feet. How many...

This might be a stupid question, I'm not use to asking questions about math... I just started on optimization. Can someone tell me What optimization is used for and how I could apply it to a problem. When it comes to a problem, I could do it like if it asks " Find two numbers that satisfy the...

I am passionate about physics. I have had ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, single, multivariable calculus and mathematical statistics. Before I study Quantum Mechanics, I plan on studying classical mechanics, electrodynamics and waves. I plan to use MIT's "Opencourseware" to...

Hello all physicists/engineers! I am currently in my last year of college and will be leaving to go to university next year (in the U.K). I am having real trouble deciding whcih course I want to take, so just to be on the safe side I have decided to take physics, just plain physics (maybe...

I just finished improper integrals and am about to learn series in my calc class. Does anyone have any advice/words of encouragement?

Hi, So I have been considering study abroad in Germany. I'm currently here on high school exchange and have been here since febuary. When I return to Australia I will return to university and start studying engineering. But I think given the opportunity to study in another country and another...

I'm studying for a test and it would be great if i could get step by step how to do this problem: a.) Find the average value of the function on the interval x=1 to x=10 for f(x)=3/(1+x)^2 b.) A uniform cable hanging over the edge of a tall building is 40 ft long and weighs 50 lb. How much...

What's the point in studying technology anyway? Isn't the point that it just makes us lazyier and more comfortable? :p

Can you answer this..and show me how to do it? I'm studying..thanks! For each of the following, show every step required to set up the definite integrals that will solve the problems but do not integrate. a.) Find the length of the curve y=x^(3/2) from x=0 to x=5 b.) A spring has...

Hi, I'm a mechatronics and robotics student. What is the purpuse of studying biomechanics? Is for humanoid robots or for prosthetics? If for prosthetics why doing it a a college who is not of bioengineering or of medicine?

So, I have a cold. I hate colds... Not only do I feel completely under the weather but I have E&M homework to do. The problem is, thanks to the cough syrup, I can't keep a coherent train of thought! I'm going to hand in crap for this assignment! The one problem I started I working out a...

I'm taking the SAT II Math IIC test in October and I have roughly 2 months to review. I have numbers precal, trig, and Math IIC prep boooks, so many that I do not know where to start. I've taken a diagnostic test to see where my weakness are. Which book should I use though? Should I use only one...

I have pretty much chosen that when I go to University in the very near future, I want to study Aerospace Engineering. I have a few questions for the "Been there, done that" guys. First, I am in Canada just for the record, so I will most likely be attending University here, rather than abroad...

I've found that in the past month or so I've been studying math a lot (more that 8 hours a day). I really like it but am I studying to much? Should I be "playing outside" and enjoying the world (other that math) while I can? Or just do what I enjoy the most? For some reason this thought hit...

I Know its stupid to ask this question but i feel what most of the College students miss is to use their skill to the optimum, So are the proffesionals interested in giving advice? Please share your views and guide us. -An young UG student Benzun

For me I have to say I'm primarily studying for a preferred career.

please let me know if physical methods are used in order to study the behaviour of a swarm. thanks

I have a question for those who have some experience in doing maths or theoretical physics or other mathematically oriented subjects. Do you ever have times when you just don't feel like doing maths hence also your subject? What do you do to motivate yourself? Is it a sign that your body needs a...

hey does anyone know if studying Fourier analysis is going to aid in physics, particularly in string theory or quantum physics?

Hello! I am thirteen and self studying real analysis... I'm wondering where to go after this; kinda looking for a general outline of what to do from here on out. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

sometimes sleep gets in the way of studying for me and I'm not sure if it interferes with my long term remembering of the topic. so how about you guys? what you experienced? do you make sure to get your minimum hours of sleep or do you burn the midnight oil and not suffer for it?

Hey all, I was studying maths and finance, I dropped the maths after getting a few borderlines. Also I am not sure whether I like the more advanced subjects I like the introduction to calculus, group theory and such but I am not sure what I want to do. Is there any aptitude tests or any sort...

Hi, I live in Quebec and I'm going to university next year, I intend to enroll myself in a joint program in maths and physics that are offered in 2 Montreal universities, Université de Montréal and McGill. My first language is french and I have never lived in a english place or studied in a...

hi physics forum. As many of you know, I've been studying general relatvity(its going quite well), but I'd like to delve into real rigorous mathematics. so essentially I'm looking for introductiosn to various topics, especially topology abstract algebra and differential geometry. Could someone...

Hello, I am 17 and from England. I have never really been good at maths, I find equations and such difficult to comprehend - this was the reason I decided not to take physics in college but rather art subjects, and luckaly enough for me I have always had an apparent gift when it comes to...