New to Physics: Tips and Advice for College Students Taking Their First Class

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The discussion centers around advice for a college student preparing to take their first physics class, specifically within the context of civil engineering studies. Participants share insights on how to approach learning physics effectively.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the importance of practice and independent research in mastering physics concepts. Questions arise about the community's willingness to assist with specific physics problems and the expectations for student engagement in the learning process.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants providing general advice and expressing openness to helping with physics questions. There is an emphasis on the need for students to demonstrate their efforts in problem-solving.

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Participants note the importance of not relying solely on professors and the necessity of balancing course loads to avoid overwhelming oneself.

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hey there I'm new to this forum and I'm a college student and tommorow i will be taking my 1st ever physics class in my life, does anyone have any tip of advice, because honestly i have no clue what I'm getting into :confused:

i'm a civil engineering major btw
 
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Hi TMNT and welcome to PF.

All I can tell you is one word - practice. I cannot stress how important this is. Do problems at the end of evey chapter in your textbooks.

Dont always be dependent on your professors to cover everything. Do some research into topics on your own. I've done this on the internet and found some good resources. I've complied links to all of them and put them on a website. [Link in my signature].

One more thing, don't over tax yourself with studies or take too many courses in one semester.
 
ranger said:
Hi TMNT and welcome to PF.

All I can tell you is one word - practice. I cannot stress how important this is. Do problems at the end of evey chapter in your textbooks.

Dont always be dependent on your professors to cover everything. Do some research into topics on your own. I've done this on the internet and found some good resources. I've complied links to all of them and put them on a website. [Link in my signature].

One more thing, don't over tax yourself with studies or take too many courses in one semester.

hey ranger
thnx man i apreciate ur info n i will definitely check out ur links
if i have physics problem n i post it here, are the ppl on this forum good at helping out n stuff?

ya I'm only takin 2 classes this semester, pre-calc n physics
 
if i have physics problem n i post it here, are the ppl on this forum good at helping out n stuff?

Of course they help you. The community here is made up of professionals in many fields. But keep one thing in mind though, no one would help you if you just give us your homework to do. You need to show that you are at least attempting the problem.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=94379
 
ranger said:
Of course they help you. The community here is made up of professionals in many fields. But keep one thing in mind though, no one would help you if you just give us your homework to do. You need to show that you are at least attempting the problem.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=94379

o ok coo thnx man

nah nah i know i can't completely on everyone here, you but definitely if i have a question i will post all info i know if possible
 

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