Summer getting too hard for you? Post your Fall Schedule to cool down

[Robert1986]

I'm embarassed to even post my schedule for the fall lol.

I'm taking Calculus 2, Physics with calc I (w/ lab), Organic Chemistry (w/ lab), and Linear Algebra.

Embarrassed about what?!? That looks rough!

For me Calc II was the hardest Calc. class (though it was also my favorite). The Physics class won't be too hard but the labs suck your time. Of course, Org. Chem is a class that has a reputation of being a killer and the lab will suck your time as well. Lin Alg. won't be too hard, just a little different from the math you probably are accustomed to (I hated it at first, but now it is one of my favorite things to do).

 

[GNRtau]

This will be a long post. Apologies in advance.

Well... I'm an ECE major, but I am also considering physics. I'm an incoming freshman, so suffice it to say, my plans can change. Who knows what I will end up with eventually... maybe Chem E!

Currently my schedule is:

EE 302-Intro to Elec Engr. Not too bad, or so I've been told.

EE 306-Intro to Computing-This is the only one I'm nervous about. I've heard it's bad-what I've heard, I take it with a pinch of salt, but nonetheless- and programming is not my strong suit... I guess it will be bad if I'm pessimistic about it, but I want to be a realist.

M 340L-Linear Algebra. I've self studied this, so it won't be bad it all. Without realizing it, I also learned some(not all) junior year from my then math teacher. I didn't know it was linear algebra until I picked up a book on it, and saw... HEY!

M 408D-Calc III, with a little Calc II mixed in. This is part of a two semster sequence instead of three. I self studied BC Calc, so I can use the review. I've heard it's hard, but unlike 306, it's mainly review for me.

UGS 303-Global Poverty and Health(requirement) Should be fun. I don't want to be one dimensional, at least in my first semester.

I don't think it will be too hard. I have self studied Calc III, Linear Algebra(and, like I said earlier, had some of this junior year, at least unofficially, in class), and some Diff EQ by myself, but of course the university won't just take my word for it. :) It's probably for the best though. I'll need to know all of these GOOD, and I don't know if I'm at that level with self study. If I'm not, this will be a wakeup call without real damamge, and if I am, since I'm in engineering-for now, anyway- I guess I could use some A's. Looking on the positive side.

I wanted to to continue with Japanese-but I couldn't get into the upper level courses. Maybe next semester or year. Or maybe I'll just self study it and do another language, if any... I hear Mandarin is in fashion nowadays. I tried a few sentences in it and couldn't help bursting out laughing when I tried to get the tones right. I couldn't help it. :D

In hindsight I wish I could have done summer courses, but that wouldn't have worked out in either this summer(family obligations,traveling, and surgery) or last(moving and supporting said move). I HATE that I didn't get interested and worked harder in math earlier. Some hate goes to the American public educational system, moving, and certain teachers, but mostly myself. Whenever I hear about guys who do Diff EQ in high school... *envious glance and self-doubt*.

By the way, here's a question I've been wondering about for some time now. I only began to like math when I got interested in physics, specifically quantum and particle physics, and when I began calculus... before that, I wasn't all that excited about it. Is that normal? Can anyone relate to that.

16 hours. Not bad, but not slack either. It's my first semester, so we'll see how it goes. Here's to physicsforums! I will be spending a lot of time here soon... to distract myself from wisdom tooth surgery... :(

My humble apologies for rambling. This is what happens when you don't have anyone to talk to.

 

[Nano-Passion]

This will be a long post. Apologies in advance.

Well... I'm an ECE major, but I am also considering physics. I'm an incoming freshman, so suffice it to say, my plans can change. Who knows what I will end up with eventually... maybe Chem E!

Do what you love. Find a balance between time, money, and happiness.

EE 306-Intro to Computing-This is the only one I'm nervous about. I've heard it's bad-what I've heard, I take it with a pinch of salt, but nonetheless- and programming is not my strong suit... I guess it will be bad if I'm pessimistic about it, but I want to be a realist.

Whats bad about it?

M 408D-Calc III, with a little Calc II mixed in. This is part of a two semster sequence instead of three. I self studied BC Calc, so I can use the review. I've heard it's hard, but unlike 306, it's mainly review for me.

Your first semester starts with calculus III in a U.S. university?

By the way, here's a question I've been wondering about for some time now. I only began to like math when I got interested in physics, specifically quantum and particle physics, and when I began calculus... before that, I wasn't all that excited about it. Is that normal? Can anyone relate to that.

I only began to like math after physics also. I've self-studied some calculus and now I love it!

I don't see anything wrong with that at all.

16 hours. Not bad, but not slack either. It's my first semester, so we'll see how it goes. Here's to physicsforums! I will be spending a lot of time here soon... to distract myself from wisdom tooth surgery... :(

Welcome to the forum. ^.^

 

[Fizex]

In hindsight I wish I could have done summer courses, but that wouldn't have worked out in either this summer(family obligations,traveling, and surgery) or last(moving and supporting said move). I HATE that I didn't get interested and worked harder in math earlier. Some hate goes to the American public educational system, moving, and certain teachers, but mostly myself. Whenever I hear about guys who do Diff EQ in high school... *envious glance and self-doubt*.

People always get envious of others who start early, but it makes no sense to me. Indeed you can't travel back in time to learn diff. eq. early but you can start now to learn differential geometry or some other advanced course before others around you. It is never too late.

By the way, here's a question I've been wondering about for some time now. I only began to like math when I got interested in physics, specifically quantum and particle physics, and when I began calculus... before that, I wasn't all that excited about it. Is that normal? Can anyone relate to that.

As soon as I was introduced to physics, my interest in math and science skyrocketed. I had never seen math used to describe the world around me in such depth before. Biology and chemistry couldn't compare and algebra seemed to have no application to the real world. I can definitely relate.

 

[TylerH]

In hindsight I wish I could have done summer courses, but that wouldn't have worked out in either this summer(family obligations,traveling, and surgery) or last(moving and supporting said move). I HATE that I didn't get interested and worked harder in math earlier. Some hate goes to the American public educational system, moving, and certain teachers, but mostly myself. Whenever I hear about guys who do Diff EQ in high school... *envious glance and self-doubt*.

I agree with Fizex, this way of thinking is pointless simply because it wouldn't make a difference. It doesn't matter how early you start, unless you are the 1 in about 16.3 million^{http://www.numberof.net/number-of-high-school-students-in-america/"} , there will always be someone who got farther than you. If it weren't for funding problems, I'd be taking calc III this semester, the Fall semester of my senior year. Which would put me on the path to diff. eq. before college. But, even with that, I know someone who will be MUCH farther than me. He took diff. eq. in his junior year, and will be doing much more this year, his senior year. And, I'm sure he knows someone who's going to get even farther than him.

 

[ecneicS]

Physics I
Calculus II
Matrix Algebra
English I
Intro to Atmospheric Science
Philosophy of Mathematics

 

[Mmm_Pasta]

From the course catalog: Calculus-based introductory astrophysics course covering solar system mechanics, overview of planets, electromagnetic radiation, telescopes, stellar evolution, galactic structure, interstellar medium, galaxies, and cosmology.

Judging from the course description it seems like you attend the same school as I do. It is the exact description for the astrophysics course I'll be taking this coming semester.

 

[Buri]

I'm a 3rd year mathematics specialist student at the University of Toronto. I'll be taking four graduate courses next year (DG II, ANT, CA II, CT) and all the others are 300 level. Here it goes:

Fall
Groups, Rings and Fields
Complex Analysis I
Topology
Differential Geometry II
Algebraic Number Theory

Winter
Groups, Rings and Fields
Real Analysis
Combinatorial Theory
Complex Analysis II
Algebraic Cryptography

The only course I'm worried about is Real Analysis because they say it's extremely hard.

 

[GNRtau]

I agree with Fizex, this way of thinking is pointless simply because it wouldn't make a difference. It doesn't matter how early you start, unless you are the 1 in about 16.3 million^{http://www.numberof.net/number-of-high-school-students-in-america/"} , there will always be someone who got farther than you. If it weren't for funding problems, I'd be taking calc III this semester, the Fall semester of my senior year. Which would put me on the path to diff. eq. before college. But, even with that, I know someone who will be MUCH farther than me. He took diff. eq. in his junior year, and will be doing much more this year, his senior year. And, I'm sure he knows someone who's going to get even farther than him.

You guys are right. I came to the same conclusion last night, ironically. Strangely, I feel a lot better now that I have accepted it.

People always get envious of others who start early, but it makes no sense to me. Indeed you can't travel back in time to learn diff. eq. early but you can start now to learn differential geometry or some other advanced course before others around you. It is never too late.

Well, I don't want to be ahead just for the sake of being ahead. The regret was more, now I'm going to have to wait to take the courses that I really want, and it didn't have to be this way. Again though, I'm putting it behind me. Besides, I don't need a prerequisite to study physics on my own as you said. ;)

I'm really glad to hear that I'm not the only one who began to warm up to math after seeing calculus/physics. Though then again, with that 16.3 million quote... and that's just America.

What's so bad about it?
Welcome to the forum. ^.^

1. It has a reputation for being tough, and it's not exactly my best subject. But then again, that's just what I've heard, so it could be wrong, and to get better at it is why I'm in class.
2. Thank you very much. This site is simply wonderful.

 

[Ryker]

I'm really glad to hear that I'm not the only one who began to warm up to math after seeing calculus/physics. Though then again, with that 16.3 million quote... and that's just America.

Why does it matter when and how you developed an interest in maths? As long as you can honestly say you have, it shouldn't make a difference. It's also completely irrelevant when other people have done so, because that only puts them ahead if they acted on it. And even then, you can't change the past, just do what you now feel is the best thing to do. Other people's interests shouldn't really have too much of an impact on yours.

 

[battousai]

Freshman

Fall Quarter
Math 32AH - Honors Multivariable Calculus (differential)
Chem 14A - Atomic and Molecular Structure, Equilibria, Acids, and Bases
GE 21A - History of Modern Thought

Didn't let me sign up for more classes. Well, even if I wanted to, most of them were full anyway.

 

[ECmathstudent]

I posted here already, but my schedule got changed around now;

Fall:
Differential Equations: Basic course in ordinary differential equations, 300 level course.
Number Theory: Basic course in elementary number theory, 300 level course.
Mathematical Problem Solving: This should be awesome, it's supposed to be a bit like Putnam training, 400 level course.
Game Theory: From the economics department, should be awesome, 300 level.
Mathematical Economics: Bit of a bird course, I don't think they go too far past integration by parts with econ applications, 200 level course.
Intro to Computer Science: Programming in Java, shouldn't be too tough since I've been programming all summer, 100 level.

Spring/Winter
Point Set Topology: Uh, a course on point-set topology, should be cool, 400 level course.
Partial Differential Equations: A course on PDE's, will be fairly standard I assume, 400 level course.
Real Analysis II: Excited for this one too, all I really know is we do stoke's theorem at some point, 400 level course.
Complex Variables:Basically first year calc with complex variables, from what I've heard, 300 level course.
Intro to Computer Science II: Second part of the mandatory computer science module for math majors, is apparently pretty tough, 100 level course.

You only need to do one 400 level to do your honours at my school, after this year I'll have five. May be a rough go, but I'm pretty excited for it since I've run into a decent bit of stuff from those courses this summer(outside of problem solving and real analysis).

 

[R.P.F.]

I posted here already, but my schedule got changed around now;

Fall:
Differential Equations: Basic course in ordinary differential equations, 300 level course.
Number Theory: Basic course in elementary number theory, 300 level course.
Mathematical Problem Solving: This should be awesome, it's supposed to be a bit like Putnam training, 400 level course.
Game Theory: From the economics department, should be awesome, 300 level.
Mathematical Economics: Bit of a bird course, I don't think they go too far past integration by parts with econ applications, 200 level course.
Intro to Computer Science: Programming in Java, shouldn't be too tough since I've been programming all summer, 100 level.

Spring/Winter
Point Set Topology: Uh, a course on point-set topology, should be cool, 400 level course.
Partial Differential Equations: A course on PDE's, will be fairly standard I assume, 400 level course.
Real Analysis II: Excited for this one too, all I really know is we do stoke's theorem at some point, 400 level course.
Complex Variables:Basically first year calc with complex variables, from what I've heard, 300 level course.
Intro to Computer Science II: Second part of the mandatory computer science module for math majors, is apparently pretty tough, 100 level course.
.

At my school a year of real analysis is a prerequisite for topology. I'm surprised to find out on this forum that this is not the case for a lot of schools. I notice that you have a lot of course towards the analysis/topology end of math. Do you not like algebra? :P

 

[qwerty68]

Sophomore
I'm not sure because my college do not work at the moment.
But i think i will choose:
Fall:
Sociology
Electromagnetism
French
Aerobic
Probability & statistical
Is it ok for a guy?

 

[Ryker]

Sophomore
I'm not sure because my college do not work at the moment.
But i think i will choose:
Fall:
Sociology
Electromagnetism
French
Aerobic
Probability & statistical
Is it ok for a guy?

I don't know, I'd check with your advisor. At my university, only girls would be allowed to take such a combination of classes, but I can't vouch it's the same at yours.

 

[qwerty68]

I don't know, I'd check with your advisor. At my university, only girls would be allowed to take such a combination of classes, but I can't vouch it's the same at yours.

But I'm not strong, in each semester we need to take a course in physical. I don't want to tank a course in basket or football where all of the strongest take in.

 

[R.P.F.]

I don't know, I'd check with your advisor. At my university, only girls would be allowed to take such a combination of classes, but I can't vouch it's the same at yours.

LOL.

But I'm not strong, in each semester we need to take a course in physical. I don't want to tank a course in basket or football where all of the strongest take in.

Just out of curiosity, do you go to school in the States?

 

[HeLiXe]

OK FINAL final schedule -_- no more changes!

Physics w/calculus I
Chemistry II
Calculus III
C
Speech for Business and the Professions (Last gen ed req. I was holding off on it for my last semester at this school...I will be transferring in the Spring hopefully )

 

[qwerty68]

LOL.



Just out of curiosity, do you go to school in the States?

No. :)

 

[nicholls]

Third year Engineering Science at University of Toronto, Physics Option:

Fall:
Partial Differential Equations
Electronics
Advanced Physics Lab 1
Quantum Mechanics 1
Complex Analysis (extra credit as it is a course overload (5 courses wasn't enough!))
Economic Analysis and Decision Making (engineering science economics)
Physics Option Seminar (discuss research etc., not a true course but required nonetheless)

Winter:
Advanced Physics Lab 2
Electromagnetic Fields
Advanced Classical Mechanics
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Physical Electronics
Quantum Theory of Atoms, Molecules and Solids (or Groups and Symmetries, haven't decided yet)
Physics Option Seminar

Excited, as I finally get to move away from my general first two years and move into the more specific physics option of my program (years 3 and 4). Not to mention a slightly more lax schedule.

 

[Ryker]

But I'm not strong, in each semester we need to take a course in physical. I don't want to tank a course in basket or football where all of the strongest take in.

Hey, it's not me you have to convince! BTW, football is also "girls only" here.

 

[qwerty68]

Hey, it's not me you have to convince! BTW, football is also "girls only" here.

Ok, but i see in the aerobic class , there are many girl so "hot", and it can be the reson for me to join.

 

[Physics_Grunt]

Wow I'm embarrassed to even post mine. First semester at college after a break from school while serving on active duty as a United States Marine.

Calc I for engineers
Intro to Exploration
Earth/Solar System and the Universe

Its the pre-set 14 credit first semester for someone pursuing an astrophysics major.

 

[TylerH]

Wow I'm embarrassed to even post mine. First semester at college after a break from school while serving on active duty as a United States Marine.

Calc I for engineers
Intro to Exploration
Earth/Solar System and the Universe

Its the pre-set 14 credit first semester for someone pursuing an astrophysics major.

You were a Marine?! That's cool enough to make up for any schedule.

 

[HeLiXe]

Wow I'm embarrassed to even post mine. First semester at college after a break from school while serving on active duty as a United States Marine.

Calc I for engineers
Intro to Exploration
Earth/Solar System and the Universe

Its the pre-set 14 credit first semester for someone pursuing an astrophysics major.

Tell me more about this "Intro to Exploration." What is it?

 

[Fizex]

OK FINAL final schedule -_- no more changes!

Physics w/calculus I
Chemistry II
Calculus III
C
Speech for Business and the Professions (Last gen ed req. I was holding off on it for my last semester at this school...I will be transferring in the Spring hopefully )

Strange schedule, why are you taking physics I so late? Did you take non-calc physics first?

 

[HeLiXe]

Every semester the school I am attending had the physics I class at times that did not fit my schedule (no morning classes). Finally this summer I rearranged my life to take a physics class from 6-10pm and could not manage all of my coursework. I had to teach myself and the time I spent sitting in lecture, would have been better spent studying. I was better able to manage my other 2 classes because I would actually learn in lecture so I withdrew from the physics class.

After this next term (Fall) I will be getting my Associate's and will transfer to a university to finish some contextual courses for astro, and other prereqs for materials chem (as well as physics II). I was feeling bad about having to spend another semester doing sophomore stuff, but I just realized I have only been in college for exactly one year :) So I guess it's not soo bad.

 

[HeLiXe]

Did you take non-calc physics first?

Sorry...neglected to answer this. I have not taken non-calc physics.

 

[I like Serena]

My fall schedule:

Science Education
Physics
Mathematics
Engineering
Computing & Technology
General Discussion

 

[Bogrune]

My counselor suggested I take it easy this semester and take no more than four classes, so I decided to take these classes:

FALL 2011:

Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Creative Writing
Precalculus
Microeconomics

Although I can't stop feeling frustrated about having to take Precalculus for a third time. For two years now I've been waiting to explore the wonders of Calculus, but I'm still going to have to wait for another six months before I can!

 

[Fizex]

Then take calculus? No reason you should be limited by other people, especially for 2.5 years.

 

[TylerH]

My counselor suggested I take it easy this semester and take no more than four classes, so I decided to take these classes:

FALL 2011:

Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Creative Writing
Precalculus
Microeconomics

Although I can't stop feeling frustrated about having to take Precalculus for a third time. For two years now I've been waiting to explore the wonders of Calculus, but I'm still going to have to wait for another six months before I can!

Your counselor needs to get a different job. It's their job to push you to do your best. You should do so, despite their apparent lack of interest.

 

[Bogrune]

The first time I took Precalculus was in High School, and I understood that I needed to take Precalculus again in college since that level of Precalc. will get me better prepared for Single-Variable Calculus. Unfortunately, I passed Precalculus last semester with a "D", but I mostly blame my instructor because he rarely gave us homework, and he didn't assign us a textbook, which was what made it very difficult for me to study.

My counselor suggested I take fewer classes this semester because I wore myself out last semester by taking six classes and I ended up with a 1.5 GPA, which will really hurt my chances to get accepted into a University of California college.

 

[TylerH]

The first time I took Precalculus was in High School, and I understood that I needed to take Precalculus again in college since that level of Precalc. will get me better prepared for Single-Variable Calculus. Unfortunately, I passed Precalculus last semester with a "D", but I mostly blame my instructor because he rarely gave us homework, and he didn't assign us a textbook, which was what made it very difficult for me to study.

My counselor suggested I take fewer classes this semester because I wore myself out last semester by taking six classes and I ended up with a 1.5 GPA, which will really hurt my chances to get accepted into a University of California college.

Okay, in context, I can see why they're doing what they are. I guess they're just trying to help you get your GPA back to an acceptable level.

 

[HeLiXe]

Seriously Bogrune I found calculus so much easier than precalc. I know you have to take precalc over again because of your grade, but when you get to calculus you may find it to be much more enjoyable than precalc.