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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a physics student who feels inadequately prepared due to missed lectures in key areas such as classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. The participant expresses a desire to revise and deepen their understanding of physics after graduation, seeking insights from others on the feasibility of this endeavor.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about their lack of education in physics due to missed lectures and seeks advice on whether it is possible to effectively revise and learn after graduation.
  • Another participant suggests that reviewing and revising after graduation is indeed possible, but the effectiveness may depend on the individual's motivation and desire to learn.
  • A question is raised about the specifics of the participant's issues with attending lectures, prompting clarification about class cancellations due to low enrollment.
  • Further discussion highlights that class cancellations can occur due to financial considerations, such as teacher salaries and classroom costs, which may differ based on the educational context.
  • The original poster reflects on the situation, indicating a desire to understand which areas of physics they should focus on to improve their knowledge.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that revising physics concepts after graduation is possible, but there is no consensus on how effective this will be or what specific areas should be prioritized for study.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention varying educational practices and challenges, indicating that the discussion is influenced by different institutional policies and personal experiences regarding class availability and educational quality.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students facing similar challenges in their physics education, particularly those considering self-study after graduation or those interested in the implications of class availability on learning opportunities.

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Hello everyone! this is pi day born as in pi day born. Like most of you i also am a student of physics. I am almost done with my undergraduate studies with the final exam to start in weeks. But, I was pretty unfortunate to take any real education in the course of my 4 year university journey. Because of some problems with my teachers, i couldn't attend a lot of lectures on the topics like classical mechanics, quantum mechanics or nuclear physics. As a result I had to study on my own and many things are missing because of that. After I'm done with my finals, i am planning to revise everything to quench the thirst of learning physics. so my question to the experts is, is that possible?
 
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You're planning to review and revise the things you've learned after you graduate. Sure. Why wouldn't that be possible?

Whether that will "quench your thirst for learning physics" or not will depend on how thirsty you are.
 
pi day born said:
Because of some problems with my teachers, i couldn't attend a lot of lectures on the topics like classical mechanics, quantum mechanics or nuclear physics.
I have to ask, what does that mean?
 
well, the problem was that if not enough students, then they would refuse to take class. basically it wasn't personal.
 
Choppy said:
You're planning to review and revise the things you've learned after you graduate. Sure. Why wouldn't that be possible?

Whether that will "quench your thirst for learning physics" or not will depend on how thirsty you are.
Well that was profound and challenging statement. Thanks for the answer.
 
If you want a more specific answer, you have to ask a more specific question.
 
Choppy said:
If you want a more specific answer, you have to ask a more specific question.
I guess i got my answer. that was helping and inspirational
 
pi day born said:
well, the problem was that if not enough students, then they would refuse to take class. basically it wasn't personal.
If not enough students enrol in the class, it's possible the administration will need to cancel the class. The school administration has to balance the costs (teacher's salary, use of classroom, etc.) against the revenues received from tuition. That's a common practice here in the U.S. Also, if the money the teacher receives depends directly on the number of students enrolled, he or she might decide to pursue a different option if there are too few students.
 
well, it's a different world here when it's about our university. you don't get the usual view here. anyways, what's gone is gone. i was just wondering what sectors needs to be filled up in terms of getting a good grip on various topics of pure physics.
 

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