What's Your Spring 2010 Class Lineup?

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The discussion revolves around the academic schedules for Spring 2010 among students from various disciplines, primarily in engineering, physics, and mathematics. Participants share their course selections, which include a mix of core subjects such as Object-Oriented Programming, Calculus II, and various physics courses. Many express concerns about managing heavy workloads, with some balancing full course loads alongside significant work commitments. There are discussions about the appropriateness of certain courses, like Algebra II being taken concurrently with Calculus II, and the importance of research opportunities, with advice suggesting that students should seek research positions early in their academic careers. The conversation also touches on the differences in academic systems, particularly between quarter and semester systems, and the challenges of course availability for transfer students. Overall, the thread highlights the diverse academic paths and the shared experiences of students navigating their educational journeys.
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What's your schedule for Spring 2010? Mine is:

- Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
- Computer Programming for Engineers (C/C++)
- Calc II
- Physics I (CM)
- Physics I lab
- IT for Electrical Engineers
 
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Mine is pretty close to yours...

C++ Structural Programming
Calc 2
Physics I for Scientists and Engineers
EE Problem Solving
EE Lab Inst. and Methods

Not really looking forward to 16 credit hours with 40 hours of job work.
 
Calculus 2
Algebra 2
programming basics
Elementary Physics 2 (regular Physics course for Physics students)
computer lab 2
physics laboratory 1
English course (i'm from Poland)
 
hellbike said:
Calculus 2
Algebra 2

Isn't Algebra 2 taken way before Calc 2?
 
Quincy said:
Isn't Algebra 2 taken way before Calc 2?

Probably either for review or, mot likely, Linear Algebra.
 
Data Structures
Discrete Structures
Computer Organization
Real Analysis II
Abstract Algebra II
Partial Differential Equations
Undergraduate Research related to isometries of certain product spaces
 
quantum 2
solid state physics
abstract algebra 1
general psych
audit complex analysis
research

taking a light semester because I'm going to be taking the physics gre
 
pbandjay said:
Data Structures
Discrete Structures
Computer Organization
Real Analysis II
Abstract Algebra II
Partial Differential Equations
Undergraduate Research related to isometries of certain product spaces

how much CH is that?
 
Optics
Electromagnetism I (out of 2)
Classical Mechanics.
That will be my first semester of my 3rd year undergrad, out of 5 years. It will start on March of 2010. I just can't wait till then!
 
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rubrix said:
how much CH is that?

Does CH mean credit hours? If so, then 22.
 
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For Winter Quarter:
Topology
Modern Algebra
Linear Algebra ( A rigorous course )
Classical Mythology.

Quarter system people generally only take four classes at a time instead of 5.
 
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Solid State Physics
Analytical Mechanics and Classical Field Theory
Quantum Field Theory
Functional Analysis
Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
 
  • #13
...wait...Spring 2010? What happened to Winter?
 
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lisab said:
...wait...Spring 2010? What happened to Winter?

"Your" Winter, "my" summer :). I'll be taking 3 final exams : physics II and III (introductory thermo/fluid mechanics, intro electromagnetism) and Complex Analysis.
 
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Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Design
Computer Architecture (grad)
Study of Parallel Computation (grad) - I'm guessing this is like architecture, with a focus on multiple core chips.
 
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fluidistic said:
"Your" Winter, "my" summer :). I'll be taking 3 final exams : physics II and III (introductory thermo/fluid mechanics, intro electromagnetism) and Complex Analysis.

Aaaah right, the Earth's axis is tilted WRT the plane of the ecliptic...I keep forgetting, haha :smile:.
 
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general chemistry 2 with lab
precalculus

and that's it. i already took all of my electives, and since all sciience and amths are prequisite dependent, i can't take anything else. this summer though ill be taking organic chem 1 and 2 with calculus 1.
 
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I need to pare it down but here is I will probably take 4 classes from these:

Physics Materials and Devices
Modern Physics
Optics
Differential Equations
Complex Variables
Chem I
Chem Lab
Physics Lab
 
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What's considered a really full schedule?
 
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UserName13 said:
What's considered a really full schedule?

Couldn't tell you. I've been in college for 10 years and I'm just now a junior, haha.
 
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Calculus II
Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
Intro to Philosophy
Historical Perspectives (ugh.)

EDIT: Also doing Astrophysics research!
 
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Physics: Fluids, Thermo, Quantum, Relativity (one class)
Linear Algebra
English Comp 2
German 2

Credit Hours: 15

After this semester I get to transfer!
 
  • #23
abstract algebra II
intro. analysis in R^n
undergrad research-most likely in geometric group theory
cosmology and intro astrophysics
environmental design (blow off course, need it for an elective)

light, but enjoyable semester. i plan to devote most of my time to research.
 
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pbandjay said:
Data Structures
Discrete Structures
Computer Organization
Real Analysis II
Abstract Algebra II
Partial Differential Equations
Undergraduate Research related to isometries of certain product spaces

you won't make it. i was taking 21 credits this semester where i was really only doing work for 4 / 7 classes and i couldn't pull it out - i had to drop one.
 
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Calculus 1
C++
C++ Lab and Recitation
University Physics 1
University Physics 1 Lab
Chemistry 116 (General Chemistry 2)
Chemistry 116 Lab

Should be great since I have C++ pretty much down.
 
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Modern Physics
Diff EQ

(Easing into an Undergrad Physics Program)
 
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ice109 said:
you won't make it. i was taking 21 credits this semester where i was really only doing work for 4 / 7 classes and i couldn't pull it out - i had to drop one.

I have 25 hours this semester, and I am doing fine.
 
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Phy 251/252 Modern Physics/lab
Phy 277 Computation for Physics and Astronomy
Mat 200 Logic Langauge and Proof
Mat 305 Calculus IV
Film History
 
  • #29
Analysis 1
Algebra 2
Enriched Theory of Computation
Intro. to Computer Science
Intro. to Islam

Probably won't be a fun semester :(
 
  • #30
Heat Transfer Operations
Green Chemistry
Process Integration, Simulation, and Economics
Process Dynamics and Controls
Intro to Transport Phenomena
Quantitative Analysis Lab

Also doing research in nanomaterials
 
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When is a good time to start looking for research opportunities in college?
 
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ice109 said:
you won't make it. i was taking 21 credits this semester where i was really only doing work for 4 / 7 classes and i couldn't pull it out - i had to drop one.

Ego much?
 
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Quincy said:
When is a good time to start looking for research opportunities in college?

I'm going to be a second semester freshman, and I got a position researching with a professor in astrophysics. I've heard that a lot of research looks great on grad school applications (if that's the route you're thinking of going). I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's never too early to ask, and it's probably better to do it sooner than later if you're looking to get a decent position.
 
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mg0stisha said:
I'm going to be a second semester freshman, and I got a position researching with a professor in astrophysics. I've heard that a lot of research looks great on grad school applications (if that's the route you're thinking of going). I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's never too early to ask, and it's probably better to do it sooner than later if you're looking to get a decent position.

Is starting junior year too late? I'm going to be a transfer student
 
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renob said:
Is starting junior year too late? I'm going to be a transfer student

I'm not an expert, as i am just a freshman, but i don't think you can really be too late when it comes to starting research. I'd suggest trying to get a position now if you want one, as more research is better than not enough. Maybe someone with more knowledge will be able to verify/elaborate on this. Good luck!
 
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Chemistry II
Human Anatomy
Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus II
 
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Quantum Mechanics
E&M
Advanced Differential Equations
Geometry

I've asked the math department to do an independent study (I asked to do projective Geometry for a few credits), but I think I'm going to be struggling to stay above water as is so I'll probably stick to the above 4 classes.
 
  • #38
Klockan3 said:
Solid State Physics
Analytical Mechanics and Classical Field Theory
Quantum Field Theory
Functional Analysis
Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

Is that a graduate level Mechanics course?
I'm in nerd lust either way.
 
  • #39
(1st semester Junior standing)Mine is:

Honors:Intro to Theology
Modern Physics
Applied Statistics
Foundations of Applied Math (a mixture of vector calculus and complex calculus/analysis)
Honors: Intro to Topology and maybe
Logic(?)
 
  • #40
Electricity and Magnetism (Griffiths)
Intro to Quantum (Griffiths)
Physics lab
Intro to Real Analysis (Real Analysis with Real Applications, Davidson & Donsig)
Complex Variables (Not sure which book)
History and Philosophy of Science after 1700 (might drop this)

Should be good, finally getting to the core physics courses.
 
  • #41
ibnsos said:
ice109 said:
you won't make it. i was taking 21 credits this semester where i was really only doing work for 4 / 7 classes and i couldn't pull it out - i had to drop one.
Ego much?
You know, there is no such thing as talent!
Troponin said:
Is that a graduate level Mechanics course?
I'm in nerd lust either way.
It is hard to say, we don't differentiate between the courses in that way since our system combine your major+master in a single degree. I think it is on the edge between graduate/undergraduate. And I did take my courses in a bit strange order, really you shouldn't take classical field theory just before you take quantum field theory...

But I am sure that the other courses are grad level.
 
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* Measure and Integration [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521850150/?tag=pfamazon01-20]
* Topology [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0131816292/?tag=pfamazon01-20 + lecture notes]
* Rings/Fields/Galois Theory [lecture notes]
* Complex Analysis [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0387985921/?tag=pfamazon01-20]
* Bachelor thesis (hopefully about the mathematical foundations of Quantum Mechanics)
* Hopefully teaching assistent (introductory analysis)

(Although I am afraid this will be too much, so maybe I can't be taking one of the above, which would be a shame.)
 
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Logic, Langauge and Proof
Calc IV - Differential Equations
Intro Modern Physics + Lab
Computation in Physics
 
  • #44
Abstract Algebra
Mathematical Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Computer Science
Intro. to Music
 
  • #45
Electric Circuits 2 + lab
Logical Circuits + lab
Calculus 2
Electronics 1 + lab
 
  • #46
Calculus 2
Physics 1
Computer Programming C+
Engineering Economics
 
  • #47
I can't wait for my Spring 2010!

Chemistry I & Lab
Electricity & Magnetism
Engineering Calc II
Contemporary Ideas in AstroPhysics
Modern Physics

This is my second year at University, going for something spacey.

Joe
 
  • #48
Preliminary schedule

Engineering Dynamics
Mechanics of Materials
Chemistry II with Lab
Engineering Design II
Engineering Management
Fundamentals of Electronics
 
  • #49
E&M
Quantum Mechanics
Research w/ prof for class credit
Choir
and a 2 credit course about dinosaurs

At least that's the plan so far. Is it unusual to be taking only 12 credits? I was going to add another physics course (statistical and thermal physics) but my adviser advised against it saying that it would be a lot of work.
 
  • #50
Hmm

I am going to take Analog electronics and Circuits 2! Both with their labs :)
I might also take Instruments and Measurements with its lab :(, and Engineering Economics.
Fluid Mechanics plus AutoCad or Digital systems. And of course Partial Differential Equations! This is going to be a great semeter :)
 
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