Double major in physics and astrophysics help

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a participant planning to pursue a double major in physics and astrophysics, with a potential math minor or major. The focus includes finding information about required textbooks for courses and recommendations for self-study materials, as well as inquiries about suitable programming languages to learn.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to know where to find the textbooks used by schools for physics and astrophysics courses, mentioning difficulties in locating this information online.
  • Another participant suggests that the bookstore at the school would have the most accurate information regarding required textbooks and mentions the possibility of visiting in person to obtain ISBN numbers.
  • A third participant indicates that they are unable to visit the bookstore due to distance and seeks alternatives for studying independently before attending school.
  • Links to resources from Berkeley are provided by a participant, which include lists of math classes and their required textbooks.
  • There is a discussion about programming languages, with one participant noting that their school uses C++ for introductory and intermediate courses, suggesting it as a good choice for the original poster.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of knowing required textbooks and the utility of C++ as a programming language, but there is no consensus on the best method to obtain textbook information, as some participants have different circumstances regarding access to bookstores.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the original poster's inability to visit bookstores due to distance, and the reliance on external links for textbook information, which may not cover all schools or courses.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering double majors in physics and astrophysics, individuals interested in self-study resources, and those seeking advice on programming languages relevant to STEM fields.

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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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