Best way to prepare for Modern Physics

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The discussion centers on preparing for challenging Modern Physics and Electromagnetism (E&M) courses at a university. An academic adviser highlighted these subjects as particularly difficult and noted that the pace would be faster than at junior college. To get a head start, it's suggested to identify the specific textbooks used for these courses and obtain them from the library. Additionally, reaching out to the professors for class syllabi is recommended to better understand the course structure and expectations. There is also a mention of an old Introduction to Modern Physics book available, which could be beneficial if borrowed from the professor.
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I was told by the academic adviser at the University where I will be transferring in the near future that the hardest courses are the two Modern Physics courses, along with E&M, too. What book should I read to get a headstart? She also said that the courses will be a lot faster-paced than at the junior college. There's an old Introduction to Modern Physics book in the storage room of my physics classroom. I thought about asking the professor if I could borrow it. I forgot to see who the authors were and everything.
 
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If you are really worried about it try to find out what the textbooks used for those courses are and at least get them from the library. You might also email the professors at the university and ask for a class syllabus for each class.
 
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