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mg0stisha said:The Logic of Chess (Math Elective!)
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mg0stisha said:The Logic of Chess (Math Elective!)
Feldoh said:Seems like a bit much, but you might be able to pull it off. Taking foreign languages are a MAJOR time sink. That's not to say that they are not useful, they are, but it takes a lot of time to memorize and speak.
It's more important to be able to think like a computer more than to program in just C++. Once you've learned to think like a computer when it comes to algorithms and such it becomes quite a bit easier to teach yourself any language you need to learn (fortran, python, c, java, c++, etc...)
MathematicalPhysicist said:Tentative schedule:
Harmonic Analysis.
Quantum Theory 2.
PDE 1.
Hilbert Spaces.
Analytical Electromagnetism.
Lab b1.
Before that I thought of taking Several Complex Variables, but rethink it, I too don't need the stress, even more so cause I know I can learn this stuff with textbooks instead with a lecturer.
SpiffyKavu said:The Solar System
Thermo/Stat Mech
Quantum Mechanics II
Differential Geometry
Four classes seems to be my limit. I tried five last semester, and it didn't go too well. I still easily passed all my classes, but I did not like the stress.
This semester, though, I am also planning to do an honors thesis in astronomy. I still have to choose a faculty mentor, though. I will likely also have to get a job to pay for rent.
Troponin said:Cool semester.
Is "the Solar System" a lower level course? I've never heard an upper level course with such a general term.
Either way, I got a nerd boner looking at your schedule.
SpiffyKavu said:Nah, The Solar System is a senior level course. It is not my area of interest in astronomy, but the professor is fantastic, so I couldn't pass it up. Course description: Formation and evolution of the Solar System. Planetary surfaces, interiors, atmospheres, and magnetospheres. Asteroids, comets, planetary satellites, and ring systems. Emphasis on using basic physics to understand observed properties of the Solar System. Intended for students majoring in the physical sciences.
I had a better schedule when I took high energy astrophysics, though.
And differential geometry is a senior level course, but I got the feeling that it is not going to be proof based. Over the past two years, there are 70% A's. Either there has been a lot of brilliant students, or that is kind of messed up.
mvantuyl said:Being in my mid 50s, three classes per semester and working full time is about my limit.
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mg0stisha said:I completely agree with the above statement! What motivated you to get back into school?
I am taking five classes for Fall 2009: Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Psychology, and English Composition.
I am taking a total of 15 credits for Fall 2009, which is the standard full-time course load at my university.
No, all of my classes for Fall 2009 are in-person and on-campus. I prefer the traditional classroom setting for my courses.
Yes, some of my classes for Fall 2009 have prerequisites that I have already completed. For example, I needed to pass Chemistry 101 before enrolling in Chemistry 201.
I chose my classes for Fall 2009 based on my major requirements, personal interests, and availability. I also consulted with my academic advisor to ensure I am on track to graduate on time.