Favorite Science Course: Mechanics of Solids

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In summary, the conversation discusses various courses that the speakers have enjoyed. One speaker mentions their love for Mechanics of Solids and their interest in finding a similarly interesting elective. They also mention their enjoyment of art classes and a short story class. The other speaker shares their love for Automotive Engineering and Outdoor Education, as well as surprising enjoyment in classes like History and Native American studies. They also mention the entertaining teaching styles of some professors. Both speakers agree that they enjoy courses taught by passionate and brilliant instructors. The conversation ends with a mention of interesting elective options such as a course on Pirates or Pornography.
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Which is that course that you really loved and enjoyed most.In my case,it is Mechanics of Solids because its really very interesting and its application is very wide and can be very easily seen without much effort.
The reason why i want to hear your choice because i have to select an open elective and i would like to go for an very interesting course.
By the way i am majoring in Computer Science and currently in second year.
 
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I enjoy most of the course i took, with the exception of english.
 
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Being of a more artistic bent I personally enjoyed art classes most. I enjoyed photography and developed a liking for sculpture in my ceramics classes.
 
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I was completely science and math orientated, then I took a short story class and I loved it. it could have been the professor though, he was cool.
 
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I like maths and physics courses and I really hate french courses :yuck:
 
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I really enjoyed my Automotive Engineering GCSE, it was brilliant. Spending every Wednesday afternoon either fixing a car, taking one to bits, making exhausts and big tool cabinets, in school! What's that all about?

I also loved Outdoor Education, I used to get out rock climbing or sailing every Monday morning while all my friends were in Chemistry for 3 hours. Ha.
 
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E+M was always one of my favorite subjects.

Two optional classes that I never expected to enjoy but did were: A History of Great Britain, and another class that reviewed the history, customs, and beliefs of five Native American tribes. Funny though, I think the professor for the GB class got a little worked up talking about all of the late night bed hopping behind castle walls. She must have read a lot of diaries... and she did make things interesting. :biggrin:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
E+M was always one of my favorite subjects.
Two optional classes that I never expected to enjoy but did were: A History of Great Britain, and another class that reviewed the history, customs, and beliefs of five Native American tribes. Funny though, I think the professor for the GB class got a little worked up talking about all of the late night bed hopping behind castle walls. She must have read a lot of diaries... and she did make things interesting. :biggrin:
was she a lusty wench?
 
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...a rusty wrench?
 
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algebraic topology taught by Raoul Bott, and freshman honors calculus taught by John Tate. algebraic geometry taught by Allan Mayer. algebra taught by Maurice Auslander.

I liked exciting courses taught by brilliant people who involve you and give you an insightful way of thinking about the subject.

Non science courses are fun too because they are so easy and pleasurable, like "novels of growing up" ("Bildungsroman"), plays of Shakespeare, Russian literature of the 19th century, philosophy [but it can be maddeningly imprecise], music, sketching, French lit.
 
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By the end of a good lecture she had a classroom full of lusty lads and lassies.
 
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I haven't had the opportunity because I'm doing a combined course and I don't get many electives, but the Arts department has a course on Pirates, and another on Pornography. Either of those would be fun.
 
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I've seen a porno called "Pirates"
double major?
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
...a rusty wrench?
a dusty fence?
 
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RawHIDE! yah!
 
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How about soccer, its nice to get out from a long physics class and then go wipe people out.
 
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Real Analysis. Also an elective on Political Ideologies.

kant said:
I enjoy most of the course i took, with the exception of english.

So I see. :tongue:
 

1. What made you love this course?

I loved this course because it was taught by a knowledgeable and passionate instructor who made the material engaging and relevant. The content was also very interesting and applicable to real-world situations.

2. How did this course impact your career or future studies?

This course had a huge impact on my career and future studies. I gained valuable knowledge and skills that I have been able to apply in my job and further studies. It also sparked a deeper interest in the subject, leading me to pursue more advanced courses and research opportunities.

3. What were the most valuable lessons or concepts you learned in this course?

There were many valuable lessons and concepts in this course, but some that stood out to me were [insert specific lessons or concepts]. These have not only helped me in my academic and professional pursuits, but also in my personal life.

4. How was the course structured and what type of assessments were used?

The course was well-structured and organized, with a good balance of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities. Assessments included exams, projects, and presentations, which allowed for a comprehensive evaluation of our understanding and application of the material.

5. Would you recommend this course to others?

Absolutely! I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in [insert subject]. It was one of the best courses I have taken and I believe others would benefit greatly from it as well.

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