Is CSM Physics Harder Than MIT's?

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The discussion centers around the perceived difficulty of the physics programs at Colorado School of Mines (CSM) compared to MIT. While some participants suggest that CSM's program may be harder, they clarify that "harder" does not equate to "better." The conversation also touches on the curriculum at MIT, specifically mentioning that honors freshman physics utilizes Kleppner's mechanics book. For subsequent lower division physics courses, it is noted that honors Electricity and Magnetism (E&M) at MIT uses Purcell, with some freshman learning communities opting for Griffiths. Participants recommend checking MIT's physics webpage and open courseware for detailed information on course texts.
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I just heard this, but I heard Colorado School of Mines physics is ranked harder than MIT's. Does any goes to mines?
 
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Ranked better, or tougher?
 
yeah, harder does not necessarily mean better.
 
Question about MIT physics: It's my understanding that they use Kleppner's mechanics book for honors freshman physics. What do they use after that for the rest of lower division physics?

And you bet those CSM physics students work hard...
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Daverz, honors E&M uses Purcell (though certain of the freshman learning communities have used Griffiths)

beyond that, I don't know. I bet the physics webpage would have a listing and certainly the open courseware pages will list the text.
 
opencourseware also has the name for the text used for everyone of their courses listed there.
 

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