The discussion revolves around the necessity of differential equations as a prerequisite for a modern physics course focused on quantum mechanics. Participants explore whether success in the course is possible without this mathematical background.
Participants generally do not reach a consensus on whether success is achievable without the prerequisite. Multiple views remain regarding the necessity of differential equations for the course.
Participants express uncertainty about the implications of not having the prerequisite and the variability of course expectations among different instructors.
Vanadium 50 said:Suppose we say "yes, you don't need this prerequisite" and you fail the class because you didn't have the background. What then?
The people teaching the class feel you need this as a prerequisite - that's why they put it in the course catalog. If you think they are mistaken, you should talk to them.
I agree with this, the only sensible thing to do is to talk to the instructor. Every class is different and there's no way random people on a forum could tell you what would happen if you tried to take the class without having a particular prerequisite.Vanadium 50 said:Suppose we say "yes, you don't need this prerequisite" and you fail the class because you didn't have the background. What then?
The people teaching the class feel you need this as a prerequisite - that's why they put it in the course catalog. If you think they are mistaken, you should talk to them.
Mu naught said:well i didnt realize i needed it until after I was registered for it...