What Courses Are You Taking Spring 2014?

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The discussion centers around course selections for the spring semester of 2014, with participants sharing a wide range of subjects across various fields of study. Common courses include advanced mathematics such as Calculus II, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations, as well as physics topics like Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics, and Thermodynamics. Many participants are also taking introductory classes in programming, psychology, and humanities subjects. Several users express excitement about their upcoming classes and the challenges they anticipate, particularly in labs and advanced courses. There are mentions of balancing rigorous schedules, with some students taking on heavy credit loads while also engaging in teaching assistant roles or research projects. The conversation highlights the diversity of academic paths, from community college students to those in advanced undergraduate and graduate programs. There is a supportive tone regarding the struggles of foundational courses, emphasizing the importance of mastering basic concepts before progressing to more complex material. Overall, the thread illustrates a vibrant academic community focused on growth and learning in various disciplines.
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Theoretical physics
Quantum mechanics
Thermal and statistical physics
Skills in physics (problem solving and applications)
 
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University Physics III (Optics, intro to special relativity, thermodynamics) w/ lab
Differential Geometry
 
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Spring 2014 Graduate student in Physics

Classes:

Quantum Mechanics (Sakurai)
Second sem Electrodynamics (Jackson)

TA:

(1) Trig second sem beg physics (e&m, optics, etc) LAB
(3) Beginning Astronomy LAB

Research:

Astronomy (Cataclysmic Variables), hoping to publish paper in few weeks.
Another paper by end of semester.
 
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Intro. to Cryptography (Elective for Math minor) - Trappe/Washington
Electronics Lab
Thermo/Stat Mech. - Gould/Tobochnik
Wave/Particle Theory (Modern Physics) - Harris
ODE - Boyce
 
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My schedule this semester in order of eagerness to study.

Theoretical Mechanics.
Partial Differential Equations.
Operations Research.
Numerical Analysis.
Numerical Computation (MatLab).
 
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Not to bad for my last semester:

Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry Research Seminar

djh101, Pchem lab is awful, especially the Quantum Mech. labs as they are mostly theoretical.
 
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