What to expect from my class Theoretical Physics 1 ?

[Mozart]

What to expect from my class "Theoretical Physics 1"?

I'm starting my major in physics this fall and I'm taking multivariable calculus, mechanics, E & M, and theoretical physics 1.

I pretty much know what to expect from the other 3.

But I'm going into this class "theoretical physics" quite blind.

What is the emphasis of this course, what topics are touched on, is it mostly mathematically based in forming mathematical models for physical phenomenons.

Danke.

 

[Pengwuino]

What does the course catalog say about the class?

 

[iamthegelo]

We have that in my Uni too. I'm no physics major but I read our catalog. It seems to me it's like a Math Methods course.

 

[Vanadium 50]

I think one cannot determine what one school means by "Theoretical Physics I" by looking at another school's course catalog.

 

[iamthegelo]

I think one cannot determine what one school means by "Theoretical Physics I" by looking at another school's course catalog.

That's true. So to OP, that's merely an idea on another school's "Theoretical Physics I". It may or may not be the same.

 

[jtbell]

I think one cannot determine what one school means by "Theoretical Physics I" by looking at another school's course catalog.

Especially when they're possibly in different countries!

I understand that many people want to protect their privacy and therefore don't want to give any clues about where they're located, but they have to understand that this seriously affects the ability of other people to give useful advice in many situations.

 

[Landau]

I don't understand these questions anyway.

What is the emphasis of this course, what topics are touched on, is it mostly mathematically based in forming mathematical models for physical phenomenons.

How can anybody but people from your university answer this question? All we get is a course title "Theoretical Physics 1", and you ask us what the emphasis of the course is?

Of course, there is a description of the course in your study guide/course catalog/whatever it is called. How else are students expected to know which courses to choose?

 

[jd33]

You should probably consult your physics professor... of course youve probably gotten it all figured out by now though..