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Plastic Photon
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linear algebra, cal iii and physics i 
What courses are you taking this semester?
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Discussion Overview
Participants share the courses they are taking this semester, covering a range of subjects in engineering, physics, mathematics, and other disciplines. The discussion includes both undergraduate and graduate level courses, as well as some high school schedules.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Homework-related
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants are taking foundational courses such as Calculus I, Physics I, and Engineering Design & Graphics.
- Others mention advanced courses like Quantum Mechanics II, Thermodynamics, and Classical Mechanics I.
- A few participants express concerns about the difficulty of their course loads, with comments on the challenges of specific classes like Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics.
- There are humorous exchanges regarding a course titled "How to Understand Women III," with participants joking about its difficulty.
- Some participants reflect on their experiences with community college courses, expressing dissatisfaction with the teaching quality.
- Several participants share their schedules, indicating a mix of technical and non-technical subjects, including Political Science and Sociology.
- One participant notes the distinction between compressible and incompressible fluids, suggesting a misunderstanding in course titles.
- Another participant mentions their plans for future studies, indicating a long-term commitment to education in physics and mathematics.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is no consensus on the perceived difficulty of course loads, with some participants finding their schedules manageable while others express concern about the workload. Additionally, the discussion includes both serious academic topics and light-hearted banter, indicating a mix of perspectives on the courses.
Contextual Notes
Some participants mention specific challenges related to course content and teaching quality, which may reflect individual experiences rather than a broader trend.
Who May Find This Useful
Students considering course selections in STEM fields, educators looking for insights into student experiences, and anyone interested in the variety of academic paths in engineering and sciences.
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octelcogopod
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life i ii and iii
thats it
thats it
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franznietzsche
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Analytical Mechanics I
Quantum Mechanics II
Quantum Lab I
and one or two others I haven't decided on yet.
Quantum Mechanics II
Quantum Lab I
and one or two others I haven't decided on yet.
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z-component
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Engineering Design & Graphics
Calculus I
Microeconomics
Intermediate French
Freshman schedule! :)
Calculus I
Microeconomics
Intermediate French
Freshman schedule! :)
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theCandyman
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Thermodynamics, electromagnetics, fluid mechanics, deformable bodies, and radation physics.
Each class is three hours.
Each class is three hours.
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ek
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Math 323: Applied Diff Eqs
Math 330A: Advanced Calculus
Phys 317: Thermodynamics
Phys 321A: Classical Mechanics I
Phys 326: Electricity and Magnetism
Astr 303: Extragalctic Astronomy
Third year astronomy.
Math 330A: Advanced Calculus
Phys 317: Thermodynamics
Phys 321A: Classical Mechanics I
Phys 326: Electricity and Magnetism
Astr 303: Extragalctic Astronomy
Third year astronomy.
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moose
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High school senior year, heh
Econ and Gov
I tutor a calc 1 class
Computer Science
Extremely easy schedule, however I plan to work 20-30 hours a week among several other duties.
I was planning to take vector calc at the local community college, but it was a disaster! I sat in on a class and the teacher said that she wouldn't put the problem "Graph z=cosx" on the test in fear that it would be too hard! Everything she said had no real value, she was essentially stating facts without anything else... Bleh.
Econ and Gov
I tutor a calc 1 class
Computer Science
Extremely easy schedule, however I plan to work 20-30 hours a week among several other duties.
I was planning to take vector calc at the local community college, but it was a disaster! I sat in on a class and the teacher said that she wouldn't put the problem "Graph z=cosx" on the test in fear that it would be too hard! Everything she said had no real value, she was essentially stating facts without anything else... Bleh.
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Cyrus
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z-component said:
Enjoy your fun while it lasts!
Practice your french with some hot girls, or don't show your face back in here!
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Cyrus
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theCandyman said:
Someones semester is going to SUCK! LOL!
Fluids before Thermo? Sounds painful...good luck.
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Clausius2
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-Compressible Flow.
-How to understand women III.
-How to understand women III.
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Cyrus
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Speaking of which, mine will SUCK as well! 
-Heat Transfer
-Vibrations, Controls, & Optimization I
-Electronics and Instrumentation II
-Eng Materials & Manufacturing Process
-How to understand women III (Who's your prof Claus? I think were in the same class)
-Heat Transfer
-Vibrations, Controls, & Optimization I
-Electronics and Instrumentation II
-Eng Materials & Manufacturing Process
-How to understand women III (Who's your prof Claus? I think were in the same class)
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rocketboy
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(Freshman schedule as well... EngSci at UofT)
Fall 2006:
ESC101 - Engineering Science Praxis I
PHY180 - Classical Mechanics
MAT194 - Calculus I
CSC192 - Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures and Languages
CIV102 - Structures and Materials
MAT190 - Matrix and Vector Algebra
PHY190 - Relativity
Winter 2006:
ESC102 - Engineering Science Praxis II
BME105 - Systems Biology
MAT195 - Caculus II
CHE119 - Thermodynamics
MAT185 - Linear Algebra
ECE159 - Electric Fundamentals
Free Elective (I'm thinking of taking How To Understand Women III)
Fall 2006:
ESC101 - Engineering Science Praxis I
PHY180 - Classical Mechanics
MAT194 - Calculus I
CSC192 - Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures and Languages
CIV102 - Structures and Materials
MAT190 - Matrix and Vector Algebra
PHY190 - Relativity
Winter 2006:
ESC102 - Engineering Science Praxis II
BME105 - Systems Biology
MAT195 - Caculus II
CHE119 - Thermodynamics
MAT185 - Linear Algebra
ECE159 - Electric Fundamentals
Free Elective (I'm thinking of taking How To Understand Women III)
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Cyrus
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rocketboy said:
Whoa, easy there speed racer. Thats some course load!
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neurocomp2003
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thats UFT's Standard course load for engsci isn't it? 7 per term.
mmm
Parallel Computing, Compressible/Incompressible Fluids, Computatoinal Geometry, Master's Project and I'm hoping Neural Nets.
mmm
Parallel Computing, Compressible/Incompressible Fluids, Computatoinal Geometry, Master's Project and I'm hoping Neural Nets.
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rocketboy
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neurocomp2003 said:
yup, the only choice I had to make was intro or advanced computers... i chose advanced (hence the free elective second semester).
But despite the ridiculous workload I can't wait to go!
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Cyrus
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rocketboy said:
You are going to be very busy my friend. Enjoy the weekends\sleep while there still around
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neurocomp2003
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that course load should be rather easy...except the systems biology course.
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Cyrus
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7 courses is a ton of work and material for only 16 weeks, at least it is at my school, even if they are easy courses.
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franznietzsche
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Clausius2 said:
Sorry, all men fail that second one. Its a given.
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Math Is Hard
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What is it that you don't know? I can give you a cheat sheet.franznietzsche said:
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franznietzsche
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Math Is Hard said:What is it that you don't know? I can give you a cheat sheet.
Now see what you made me do?
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Math Is Hard
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oh, stop it, Franz. We know you are a smooth operator.franznietzsche said:
Now see what you made me do?
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franznietzsche
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Math Is Hard said:oh, stop it, Franz. We know you are a smooth operator.
What? What have you heard?
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Math Is Hard
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Nothing I would share publicly. Rock on, love machine. :!)franznietzsche said:What? What have you heard?
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JasonRox
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I'm taking...
Topology
Statistics
Computer Application (Mathematics)
Real Analysis
Political Science
Topology
Statistics
Computer Application (Mathematics)
Real Analysis
Political Science
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franznietzsche
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Math Is Hard said:
Whew, I'm safe then.
Will do.
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Physics_wiz
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CAD/Finite Element Analysis
Machine Design
Internal Combustion Engines
Senior Design (designing an all terrain car)
Partial Differential Equations
Political Science
Tae Kwon Do
Indoor Soccer
I'm hoping I'll actually learn something in those classes.
Machine Design
Internal Combustion Engines
Senior Design (designing an all terrain car)
Partial Differential Equations
Political Science
Tae Kwon Do
Indoor Soccer
I'm hoping I'll actually learn something in those classes
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Clausius2
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neurocomp2003 said:
I hope that at least after doing the course Compressible/Incompressible Fluids you will realize that you wrote it wrongly, because there is no such Incompressible fluid in the nature, BUT Compressible/Incompressible FLOW. Water is always compressible to some extent, air is compressible, but the one can assume incompressible FLOW of a compressible substance under some conditions, in particular low velocities compared with the speed of sound in the fluid.
Franz said:
UHH, yeah, In fact I failed the parts I and II...
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Kalimaa23
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None! My days of taking courses are officially over!
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Schrodinger's Dog
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A second Maths course more pure apllied and statistical maths, well assuming I pass this one which looks as if it's in the bag atm. Then a diploma in physics which involves a whole year of nothing but maths, then some physics, then 3 years of the degree, so about six more years of study. All I can say is I hope it's worth it.