Discussion Overview
The thread discusses participants' fall course schedules, primarily among college students in STEM fields, including physics, engineering, and mathematics. The focus is on sharing and comparing course selections, with some expressing concerns about workload and course difficulty.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Homework-related
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant shares a schedule including Engineering Mechanics and Nuclear System Dynamics, considering adding Nuclear Criticality Safety.
- Another participant is mixing physics and electrical engineering courses, with a schedule that includes Programming Fundamentals and Classical Mechanics I.
- A participant expresses concern about their Reacting Flows course due to a lack of chemistry knowledge, while also taking Rocket Propulsion and Linear Control Systems.
- One participant lists a schedule with Classical Mechanics II and Advanced Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers, expecting a challenging semester.
- Another participant's schedule includes Partial Differential Equations I and Classical Mechanics I, with a preference for the following winter semester.
- A participant discusses being a transfer student and weighing two potential schedules, including courses like Intro to Aerospace Engineering and Differential Equations.
- One participant mentions their last semester of sophomore year, with a schedule that includes Physics w/Calculus II and General Chemistry II.
- Another participant reflects on their experience with Calculus III, suggesting it clarifies earlier calculus concepts but acknowledges a heavy course load.
- A participant plans to take Cosmology and Electronics I while preparing for the PGRE, expressing excitement about their courses.
- One participant shares a schedule with courses in Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, indicating a focus on advanced mathematics.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants share their schedules and express personal concerns about course difficulty and workload, but there is no consensus on the best approach to managing these challenges. Some express enthusiasm for their courses while others voice apprehension.
Contextual Notes
Several participants mention uncertainties regarding their schedules, such as pending course registrations and the impact of course conflicts. Concerns about balancing course loads and personal experiences with specific subjects are also noted.
Who May Find This Useful
Students in STEM fields, particularly those planning their course schedules for the upcoming semester, may find insights and shared experiences relevant to their own academic planning.