What do you think of my schedule for fall 2013?

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The discussion centers around the appropriateness of a proposed fall 2013 course schedule for a junior physics major, including courses in Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Physics, and either Solid State Physics or Cosmology.

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  • One participant suggests that the proposed schedule is standard for a junior physics major and wishes the poster good luck.
  • Another participant questions the feasibility of taking Solid State Physics without prior coursework in Quantum Mechanics, citing their own experience of finding the subject difficult even after completing a year of QM.
  • A further reply supports the concern, noting that Solid State Physics typically requires a background in both chemistry and physics, implying that some knowledge of Quantum Mechanics is necessary for understanding the subject.

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Participants express differing views on the suitability of the schedule, particularly regarding the prerequisites for Solid State Physics. There is no consensus on whether the proposed schedule is appropriate.

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Electricity and Magnetism 1-Griffith level
Quantum Mechanics-1 Griffith
Mathematical Physics II topics are mostly PDE's and complex Analysis
And either Solid State physics or intro to Cosmology. Both classes are senior or junior level

Do you guys think this is a decent schedule for a junior who is a physics major?
 
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Yep, sounds about standard! Good luck!
 
How can you take Solid without having taken any QM? I am currently taking Solid State after a year of QM on Griffiths+some Shankar level and still find it a rather difficult subject.
 
This is true, solid state is a 3-4 year split with chemistry and physics at my university. You must have taken some QM if you wish to get an understanding of the subject.
 

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