Choosing Electives in Physics & Maths

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the selection of elective courses in physics and mathematics for a student in computer science. Participants explore the implications of choosing physics versus mathematics electives and share their experiences and recommendations regarding course importance and relevance.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a preference for taking three physics electives, specifically optical physics and relativity, while feeling uncertain about the third choice and recognizing the value of mathematics.
  • Another participant questions the abundance of elective options available, suggesting the context may be an institution like IIT in India.
  • A participant seeks advice on which four physics courses are considered indispensable based on others' experiences.
  • One suggestion emphasizes the importance of advanced mathematics courses for a computer science student, recommending courses such as data structures and theory of computation, while also acknowledging the potential enjoyment of physics classes.
  • Specific physics courses mentioned include the Physics of Universe, Special & General Relativity, and Quantum Mechanics I, with varying opinions on their relevance to computer science.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the importance of mathematics versus physics electives, with some advocating for math due to its utility in computer science, while others support the pursuit of physics for personal interest. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best elective choices.

Contextual Notes

Participants' recommendations are based on personal experiences and may not account for all academic or career paths. The discussion reflects individual preferences and the perceived relevance of courses to the field of computer science.

Who May Find This Useful

Students in computer science or related fields considering elective courses in physics and mathematics may find the insights and experiences shared in this discussion helpful.

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i have 3 electives to take and i am not very much convinced which one to take..since i am in Comp. science even then i am preferring to go all the 3 electives in physics but somewhere i feel that i should take maths because that will give computational power...So the list goes as :the list is bit long and i have 3 choices to make::

i want to take optical physics,relativity,and one still undecided..i actually don't like maths but i realize its power ...


PHY224 OPTICAL PHYSICS
PHY305 PHYSICS OF UNIVERSE
PHY315 MODERN PHYSICS LABORATORY
PHY401 CLASSICAL MECHANICS
PHY407 SPECIAL & GENERAL RELATIVITY
PHY421 MATHEMATICAL METHODS I
PHY431 QUANTUM MECHANICS I
PHY441 ELECTRONICS
PHY461 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I
SE311 PHYSICS OF UNIVERSE
SE314 CLASSICAL MECHANICS
SE315 SPECIAL AND GENERAL RELATIVITY
SE332 BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
SE333 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
SE334 BIOSYSTEMS
SE335 SYMMETRY IN CHEMISTRY
SE343 FRONTIERS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
SE351 LINEAR ALGEBRA
SE360 MATHEMATICAL METHODS
SE368 PROBABILITY THEORY - I
SE369 FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS
SE371 FOUNDATION OF SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING
SE421 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN BIOLOGY
MTH301 ANALYSIS - I
MTH303 DATA STRUCTURES
MTH311 PROBABILITY THEORY - I
MTH320 ANALYSIS I
MTH401 THEORY OF COMPUTATION
MTH403 COMPLEX ANALYSIS
MTH405 FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS
MTH409 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND DATA STRUCTURES
MTH413 REAL AND COMPLEX ANALYSIS
MTH415 MATRIX THEORY AND LINEAR ESTIMATION
MTH417 SAMPLING THEORY
MTH421 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MTH422 COMPLEX ANALYSIS
MTH423 INTRODUCTION TO CONTINUUM MACHANICS
MTH428 MATHEMATICAL METHODS
MTH432 FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS
MTH450 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
MTH461 INTRODUCTION TO CONTINUUM MECHAICS
 
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Can't help you there, but WOW! Where do you get so many electives in India? IIT?
 
Okay i am modifying my questions..Please answer now according to your experience..

Which 4 physics courses contributed you most ..i mean most important that are indispensable..
 
if I were you, Id take the math classes. Being in CSI, some adv math will prove useful in the future.

MTH303 DATA STRUCTURES
MTH401 THEORY OF COMPUTATION
MTH409 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND DATA STRUCTURES

if you want to go for physics classes (which would of course end up being useless in CSI, but if you enjoy them you can always take em):
PHY305 PHYSICS OF UNIVERSE sounds interesting, though vague
PHY407 SPECIAL & GENERAL RELATIVITY
PHY431 QUANTUM MECHANICS I
 
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