Programs Double major in physics and astrophysics help

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The discussion centers on finding textbooks for a double major in physics and astrophysics, with a potential math minor. The user is seeking online resources to identify required books for specific classes at various schools but has encountered difficulties. It is suggested that checking the school bookstore is a reliable method to obtain ISBN numbers for textbooks, although some bookstores may not disclose this information to encourage purchases. The conversation also touches on programming languages, with C++ being highlighted as a good starting point, followed by Java, C, and assembly language in the user's school curriculum. Links to the University of California, Berkeley's math courses and required textbooks are provided as helpful resources for finding relevant materials.
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I plan on a double major in physics and astrophysics, possible a math minor mor major too. I have looked at school websites for the books they use and have had no luck. Is thre anywhere online i can find what books a school uses for what class? If not what are some good astrophysics books that i could obtain on my own? Also what prgrammin language is best to learn? i know a little c++
 
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The bookstore will be the first to know what books they use. You could personally go there and write down the ISBN numbers. Many bookstores won't tell you what books you need because they want u to spend money at their store, not finding it cheaper online.

Intro programming/INtermediate programming courses at my school use C++, then they go onto java, then to C and ASM. I think C++ is a good choice.
 
i would love to go down to the bookstore, but the schools I am looking at arent close enough. I want them to study on my own before i go to the school. thanks though
 
http://math.berkeley.edu/courses_fall2006.html

The link contains a list of math classes at Berkeley, and the books required for each class (for most classes).

http://math.berkeley.edu/courses_fall2006_textbooks.html

This link has just the book information.
 
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