Online Study Groups - Join Freely & Help Each Other Out!

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The discussion revolves around the idea of forming online study groups for students taking introductory courses in calculus and physics. Participants express interest in collaborating through platforms like Skype or Google Hangout to assist each other with academic challenges, particularly for those in lower-level courses.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests starting a study group for lower-level courses, emphasizing the benefits of peer support and mentorship.
  • Another participant inquires about the specific content covered in University Physics and University Physics 2.
  • A response outlines topics typically included in Calculus Based Physics 1, although uncertainty remains regarding the second course's content.
  • One participant expresses a desire for a study partner for a thermodynamics course, indicating a need for collaboration in that subject area.
  • Another participant mentions preparing for a proficiency exam in calculus, highlighting the importance of studying for various subjects.
  • A participant expresses interest in joining the study group for both Calculus 2 and Physics, indicating a proactive approach to their studies.
  • One participant offers assistance to others studying for Calculus 2, sharing their success in the course.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of forming study groups, but there are varying levels of interest and specific subjects that participants are focused on. No consensus exists on the exact structure or participants of the proposed study group.

Contextual Notes

Participants have different academic backgrounds and course schedules, which may affect their availability and willingness to collaborate. There is also uncertainty regarding the specific content of some courses mentioned.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students in introductory calculus and physics courses looking for peer support and study collaboration, particularly those who are new to their university environment.

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I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried this?

Anyway, Over the summer, I'm taking calculus 2, multi variable calculus and university physics.
This fall I will be in modern physics, university physics 2, diff equations and chemistry.

I was just wondering if anyone would like to start a study group where we could meet over Skype or Google Hangout so people could join freely. In which, we could help each other out with problems being struggled with. This would be for people who are starting in the lower level courses such as myself. Maybe first or second year students, although higher class-men would be able to attend and help mentor.

I would like to start a group like this because I feel being a transfer student I have 0 zero friends at the university I am now at and have found study groups in the past to be most helpful. I know that everyone won't be at the same place at the same time, but I feel in a few cases people will be about to work together and being able to have a study session with a buddy on-line would be beneficial, even for one night a week. Maybe not have a main Google hangout / Skype but people could post where they are at in their degree and have people PM them about study sessions.

If this isn't the place for this post then please move it, although I was not sure under what sub forum to post this. Also if this is a re-post I apologize.

Thanks for reading.
DocHoliday
 
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What do University Physics and University Physics 2 correspond to?
 
Calculus Based Physics 1 and 2.

Physics for Scientist and Engineers 1:
Topics include: kinematics, Newtonian dynamics, work, energy, power, conservation of energy and momentum, circular motion, rotational motion, gravity, harmonic oscillations, wave motion and sound.

Edit: Not sure on the second one, but the description is for the calculus based physics 1 above, straight from the syllabus.
 
Oh darn I was hoping it would be the thermodynamics course. I am planning on writing an exam at the end of the summer to skip the class and a study partner over the summer for the class would've been great haha.
 
Hopefully we can find someone else who knows that subject or is studying it to join you!
 
I'm also taking a proficiency exam for calc 3 when I enter college this summer but wasn't as worried about that as the physics ones. Still, studying for that couldn't hurt. When does it ever haha.
 
I'd be down. I am trying to study Calc 2 and then test out of it before the fall semester starts. I'd also be interested in Physics in a few more weeks when class let's out.
 
I have my Calc 2 finals tomorrow so if you have any questions about the course you may ask me. Got almost 100% in the class.
 

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