Courses Choosing courses for mathematics minor to support my physics major

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The discussion centers on an undergraduate student pursuing a career in theoretical physics and seeking advice on their mathematics course selections. The student plans to take courses including mathematical logic, vector calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, real and complex analysis, group theory, statistical distribution theory, statistical inference, and numerical methods. Participants suggest considering additional topics like differential geometry and emphasize the importance of consulting a university studies advisor for tailored guidance. There's also a note that some of the proposed mathematics courses may overlap with physics major requirements, highlighting the need to verify course offerings based on the student's specific program.
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I'm interested in having a career in physics (I'm leaning more towards theoretical work instead of experimental aspect of the subject). I'm currently doing my undergraduate studies and decided to pursue Mathematics as a minor subject. These are the courses that I'm planning to take.

Mathematical logic and mathematical proof
Vector calculus
Linear algebra
differential equations
Real analysis 1
Complex analysis 1
Group theory 1
Statistical distribution theory
Statistical inference
Numerical methods

I want to know your ideas about my selections and other recommendations. Thanks.
 
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You can't do much better than that ! But why take my word for it (I'm an experimental physicist by nature :rolleyes:) if you can consult a Nobel prize winner

Sahan Naveen said:
I want to know your ideas about my selections and other recommendations.
To be fair: you don't list the choices/alternatives ...

If you have an opportunity to consult a studies advisor at your own university, be sure to make use of that, too !

:welcome:

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You might consider differential geometry.
 
BvU said:
You can't do much better than that ! But why take my word for it (I'm an experimental physicist by nature :rolleyes:) if you can consult a Nobel prize winner


To be fair: you don't list the choices/alternatives ...

If you have an opportunity to consult a studies advisor at your own university, be sure to make use of that, too !

:welcome:

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Thank you
 
Frabjous said:
You might consider differential geometry.
I'll consider that. Thanks
 
Sahan Naveen said:
I'm interested in having a career in physics (I'm leaning more towards theoretical work instead of experimental aspect of the subject). I'm currently doing my undergraduate studies and decided to pursue Mathematics as a minor subject. These are the courses that I'm planning to take.

Mathematical logic and mathematical proof
Vector calculus
Linear algebra
differential equations
Real analysis 1
Complex analysis 1
Group theory 1
Statistical distribution theory
Statistical inference
Numerical methods

I want to know your ideas about my selections and other recommendations. Thanks.
Wouldn't some of these topics already be a requirement of your Physics major?
 
gwnorth said:
Wouldn't some of these topics already be a requirement of your Physics major?
Vector calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations certainly would be. But, depending on the school, there might be different course offerings for math majors vs science and engineering majors.
 
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