What courses are you taking next semester?

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This forum discussion centers around the diverse course schedules of students for the upcoming spring semester, highlighting a range of subjects in physics, mathematics, and engineering. Key courses mentioned include "Scanning Probe Microscopy," "Quantum Mechanics," and "Differential Equations." Students express their excitement and concerns about balancing rigorous academic loads, with some pursuing independent studies in advanced topics like string theory and complex analysis. The discussion reflects the academic rigor and variety of interests among students in STEM fields.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of core physics concepts such as "Quantum Mechanics" and "Thermodynamics."
  • Familiarity with advanced mathematics, including "Differential Equations" and "Real Analysis."
  • Knowledge of engineering principles relevant to courses like "Fluid Mechanics" and "Electromagnetic Theory."
  • Experience with independent study methodologies for advanced topics like "String Theory" and "Complex Analysis."
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Quantum Mechanics II" and its applications in modern physics.
  • Explore "Differential Geometry" and its relevance in theoretical physics.
  • Investigate "Computational Fluid Dynamics" techniques and software.
  • Study "Statistical Mechanics" and its implications in thermodynamic systems.
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This discussion is beneficial for undergraduate and graduate students in physics, mathematics, and engineering, as well as educators and academic advisors looking to understand course offerings and student interests in STEM disciplines.

  • #31
Only 7 more credits until I graduate w/MS in mathematics.

-Harmonic Analysis (Independent study, 4 credits)
-Master's thesis (4 credits)

Yeah I know that's 8 credits, which is the minimum I need for the GA position.
 
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  • #32
Condensed Matter
Statistical Mechanics
Mathematical Physics 2
Astrophysics 2
Game Theory (Philosophy)
 
  • #33
grad topology
knot theory
real analysis 2
numerical analysis
some random history class
 
  • #34
Statistics
QM 1
E&M 2
Senior Lab
Computational Physics
 
  • #35
QuarkCharmer said:
Sheesh, I feel like I am posting my schedule in crayon, compared to the difficulty of some of these courses.

Your crayon still has me surpassed:

Calculus 2 (4hrs)
Speech (3hrs)
Intro to Sociology (3hrs)

Ten hours while working 45 is all I can handle, even with 2 gen-ed classes.
 
  • #36
Discrete Math
Advanced Linear Algebra 2
Survey of Undergraduate Math
Work 20 hours/week

Graduation
 
  • #37
Multivariable Calculus
Electromagnetism & Optics
General Chemistry II
Intro to Computer Programming
Written and Oral Communications for Engineering
 
  • #38
Analysis of Nanomaterials
Structure and Spectroscopy
Mechanics II
E&M II
Differential Equations I
Complex Analysis
 
  • #39
Foundations of Mathematics
Electronics for Science Students
Computational Physics
Modern Physics
Physical Optics
 
  • #40
Properties of Matter
Advanced Dynamics
Vibrations and Waves
Advanced Applications of Calculus in Physics
Electricity and Magnetism
Mathematics II
 
  • #41
I've got a fairly light spring semester, with only 2 courses (granted, not easy courses...):

Unstructured Mesh Subsonic Computational Fluid Dynamics
Graduate Projects II
 
  • #42
Electromagnetism II
Differential Geometry
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Grad class in Relativity
Classical Mythology

Probably some independent study in string theory and continuing some research work. I may sacrifice the latter for a grad class in complex analysis, got to see.
 
  • #43
LBloom said:
Electromagnetism II
Differential Geometry
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Grad class in Relativity
Classical Mythology

Probably some independent study in string theory and continuing some research work. I may sacrifice the latter for a grad class in complex analysis, got to see.

Studying string theory independently, but only now follow a course on both nuclear and particle physics? The course can not go deep in both field in such a limited amount of time?

If you have knowledge of field theory, why bother with the nuclear and particle physics course or if you have no knowledge of field theory how will you be able to study string theory?
 
  • #44
Quantum Physics
Quantum Physics
Multivariable Calculus
Political Ideologies
Directed Research
 
  • #45
Whoops, should be QM and QM lab.
 
  • #46
Quantum Mechanics II
Solid State Physics
Nonlinear Dynamics (Grad)
Complex Analysis

+ Research project in the grad course

Last semester as an undergrad!
 
  • #47
cjl said:
I've got a fairly light spring semester, with only 2 courses (granted, not easy courses...):

Unstructured Mesh Subsonic Computational Fluid Dynamics
Graduate Projects II

I should also add - this will be my last semester in school before the completion of my masters.

:biggrin:
 
  • #48
Intro to Probablility and Statistics (first course, nervous)
Diff Eqs and Linear Algebra II (Should be easy)
Italian 2
Possibly an English or art history course.
 
  • #49
Waves and fields ( will be fun xD)
Physics of the universe
Two mathematics modules : Differential calculus and something which I can't recall.
First year of UG, I suppose this sort of schedule is expected.

Next year will be fun.. QM <3
 
  • #50
4th year Mathematical Physics

Classical Electrodynamics
Hamiltonian Dynamics
Particle Physics
Nuclear Physics
Modelling and Visualisation in Physics (a computational physics course)

Plus I'll be finishing my group project and presentation in the first half of the semester.
 
  • #51
3rd year, 2nd semester.

Tensor Field Theory
Calculus of Variations & Hamiltonian Mechanics
Investigations

Investigations is a project module of some sort. I believe I have to work with a group in this one, so that should be... interesting.

I see lots of people taking more than three classes; that must be a difference between UK and US education.
 
  • #52
Communications
Art
Political Science
Physics I
Calculus III
 
  • #53
Intro to optics and waves and the lab
Modern physics
Astrophysics
ODE
And a dance class
 
  • #54
intro to calculus and analysis I
linear algebra
intro to economics
spanish
 
  • #55
Dynamics (after statics)
Solid Mechanics
Fluid Dynamics
Advanced Thermodynamics
Associated labs
 
  • #56
E&M Waves, Optics, Special Relativity
E&M Waves, Optics, Special Relativity Lab
Elements of Complex Analysis
Intro to numerical Analysis
Mathematical Programming
History
 
  • #57
Drawing I
Macroeconomics
Precalc II
Intro to Physics
 
  • #58
Intro to Speech
History of Math
Linear Algebra
Calc III
Intro to Proof

I guess I should add that I'm a second semester freshman
 
  • #59
Calculus IV
Electromagnetism I (w/ lab)
Linear Algebra II
Differential Equations
Mathematical Logic
 
  • #60
alissca123 said:
Calculus IV
Electromagnetism I (w/ lab)
Linear Algebra II
Differential Equations
Mathematical Logic

What is calculus IV? I thought it only typically went up to III
 

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