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The discussion revolves around a student seeking advice on improving their GPA after scoring poorly in previous semesters, particularly after failing a course in Physics. The student is considering self-studying for upcoming courses, specifically Mechanics of Solids, Algorithms, Chemistry, and Differential Equations, and is unsure whether to use textbooks or online resources like MIT CourseWare. Concerns about the length and complexity of textbooks versus the potential difficulty of grasping concepts from online materials are highlighted. Suggestions from others in the discussion emphasize the importance of not overloading on classes to avoid burnout and encourage a balanced approach to studying. Recommendations include considering summer sessions to lighten the course load during the regular semesters and seeking a self-explanatory book for Differential Equations. Overall, the focus is on creating a manageable study schedule that allows for effective learning without overwhelming the student.
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Hi ,,
you can help me over this...i have scored a very less gpa and this will haunt me forever and i want to learn the courses on my own of the coming semester so that i can improve my g.p.a..
Pls advice me that i should study from the books or try to study from MITCourseWare which i found out recently...the point is that in the book it is very long descriptions and i have got a period of 2 months only and when i study from courseware may be i could not grasp well...i am very much confused as i cannot think of the right strategy...Please help me to make my schedule...
The courses are
1. Mechanics of Solids --Course Book --Crandall and Dahl
2.Algorithms- Cormen
3.Chemistry -no specific book
4.Differential eqns-Kreyzig
these are the courses of my third semester...
Please help me out...
I will be very much thankful to you..
Thx very much.

These are the list of courses that i have taken...

Semester I

1. PHY101: Physics Laboratory
2. CHM101: Chemistry Laboratory
3. MTH101: Maths - I
4. PHY102: Physics - I
5. ENG112 / HSS(1)-1: English Langauge and Composition or a 1st level Humanities and Social Sciences elective
6. ESC101: Fundamentals of Computing
7. PE101: Physical Education - I

Semester II

1. PHY103: Physics - II
2. MTH102: Maths - II
3. TA101: Engineering Graphics
4. ESC102: Introduction to Electronics
5. CS100: Introduction to Profession
6. PE102: Physical Education - II


in last these 2 semesters i was failed in Phy103...
 
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try not to overload. failing is a possible sign of overload. try to do as much as you can do well and not more.
 
u mean in the coming 3rd Semester.
 
Pla give atleast some suggestions...I need them.
 
Less classes so you have more time to study.

PL
 
Are you attending summer sessions? You could always take 1 fewer class during the fall and spring semesters and then make those 2 up in the summer session. However, is there really a rush? I think as people have already suggested, take as many classes as you can, and do not overwork yourself, be realistic.
 
Can some one Pls advice the good book for Differential equations which is self explanatory
 

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