MHB Course Options for Next Fall: What Should I Take?

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The discussion revolves around course selection for the upcoming fall semester, focusing on Nonlinear PDEs, Mathematical Physics, Evolutionary Computations, and Numerical Analysis. Nonlinear PDEs and Mathematical Physics are highlighted as rare offerings, with Nonlinear PDEs being particularly scarce. The participant is in a Master's program and needs to complete a numerical methods course by spring to graduate. There's a consideration of whether to take one of the numerical courses in the fall or wait for Finite Element Analysis in the spring. The advice leans towards selecting courses based on their relevance and utility for graduate studies, with a strong recommendation for Mathematical Physics due to its infrequent availability. The decision will ultimately depend on the participant's expectations for the courses and their academic goals.
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My course options for next fall are:
Nonlinear PDEs (probably going to take)
the three below are all offered at the same time and date
Mathematical physics
Evolutionary computations
Numerical analysis

What should I take?
Numerical and evolutionary both count as a numerical methods course.
If I don't take one of those this semester, I have to take finite element analysis in the spring.
Nonlinear PDEs and Mathematical Physics only come by rarely with nonlinear being more scarce.
 
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dwsmith said:
My course options for next fall are:
Nonlinear PDEs (probably going to take)
the three below are all offered at the same time and date
Mathematical physics
Evolutionary computations
Numerical analysis

What should I take?
Numerical and evolutionary both count as a numerical methods course.
If I don't take one of those this semester, I have to take finite element analysis in the spring.
Nonlinear PDEs and Mathematical Physics only come by rarely with nonlinear being more scarce.

I would more or less go for what would be most useful to you in your graduate studies. I don't remember if you're a PhD student or not; but given the types of problems you've been posting as of late, I would think Mathematical Physics would be something that you should consider taking. As for the other stuff, it's really up to you; if you think numerical analysis is the way to go, then go for it! However, I think you'll like mathematical physics, so why not take that since it's offered so rarely? :)
 
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I would more or less go for what would be most useful to you in your graduate studies. I don't remember if you're a PhD student or not; but given the types of problems you've been posting as of late, I would think Mathematical Physics would be something that you should consider taking. As for the other stuff, it's really up to you; if you think numerical analysis is the way to go, then go for it! However, I think you'll like mathematical physics, so why not take that since it's offered so rarely? :)

In the MS program, but I have to have a numerical class by spring since I will graduate then.
 
dwsmith said:
In the MS program, but I have to have a numerical class by spring since I will graduate then.

So now the question is if its worthwhile waiting till the spring to take finite element analysis? I would probably make my decision once I know more of what to expect from a class like that and then compare it to the other two numerical analysis courses being offered in the fall.
 
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