Semester Definition and 256 Threads

An academic term (or simply term) is a portion of an academic year, the time during which an educational institution holds classes. The schedules adopted vary widely.
In most countries, the academic year begins in late summer or early autumn and ends during the following spring or summer. In Northern Hemisphere countries, this means that the academic year lasts from August, September, or October to May, June, or July. In Southern Hemisphere countries, the academic year aligns with the calendar year, lasting from February or March to November or December. The summer may or may not be part of the term system.

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    I have the possibility of taking Calculus 1 and Discrete Math next semester.

    From the people I've spoken to, the general consensus is to take the class in separate semesters if possible. What do you guys recommend? I have 3 semesters left before I finish my AA and I want to get as many math courses in as possible... Thanks.
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    Rwecommendations to support for second semester calculus?

    Hello everyone, I just finished my first semester of Calculus (first 5 Chapters of James Stewart's "Calculus" 6th edition text) and was able to get some insight from students who were taking Calculus II (the rest of the text). I finished with an A for Calc I, but heard Calc II is a whole...
  3. P

    Programs Should I double major in math/ take extra semester?

    I will be transferring to a different university this fall and I am trying to decide the following: I am somewhat interested in math and am thinking of double majoring in it. However, I would only take math to complement my physics education. I am interested in learning group theory and...
  4. C

    Civil vs. Mechanical Engineering (for 2nd semester 2008)

    I'm near the end of my 1st semester of 1st year engineering and I need to decide which electives to study for next semester relevant to either major but definitely for 2nd year (provided I don't fail my current subjects and also my current subjects are common to all Engineering students). I'll...
  5. C

    Civil vs. Mechanical Engineering (for 2nd semester 2008)

    I'm near the end of my 1st semester of 1st year engineering and I need to decide which electives to study for next semester relevant to either major but definitely for 2nd year (provided I don't fail my current subjects and also my current subjects are common to all Engineering students)...
  6. E

    Calculus III & differential equations in one semester?

    should i or should i not? any advice? here's my current fall08 schedule: calculusIII differential equations mechanics of solids and fluids general ed course both calcIII and de are in the evening (back-to-back, 2 hours each). for those who have taken both of these classes, is it...
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    Is Taking a Semester Off or Becoming a Part-Time Student the Best Choice for Me?

    Is it wise to carry out such a decision? My grades have been average right now. I do not want to end up repeating a lot of courses again and having them on my transcripts. In addition there are a ton of electives I would like to get out of the way so I can just have a semester to take my core...
  8. JasonJo

    Masters vs. Staying a 9th semester / 5th year

    All the admissions decisions are in, and I got rejected from most of my schools but I did get into one of my top choice's...Masters program. So I called this school's math department today and I got the rundown of being in the Masters program. I made it clear that it is not my intention to...
  9. W

    Struggling Through a Busy Semester: Will Grades Ruin Grad School Hopes?

    Ok, so this semester has been really busy for me, I feel almost overloaded. Engineering Thermodynamics - B Special Relativity & Quantum Physics (Honors)- B Differential Equations- B/A Analog Circuits w/lab-B Linear Algebra- C/B PA-A So this is the forecast, which I see to be as...
  10. S

    Courses One semester left for my Math BA - Which courses to take?

    One semester left for my Math BA -- Which courses to take? I'm going to graduate this Fall with my BA in Math from Penn State, and I have a really open-ended schedule. I'm planning on getting a MA in Secondary Math Education after I graduate, so that makes things pretty interesting when it...
  11. R

    Is a 3-Semester Co-op Worth It for a Comp. Eng. Major?

    3 semester co-op?? Need Advice... Ok, I need some advice here. I'm a comp. eng. major with 59 hours of cpe classes remaining after this semester. I have planned of taking classes every summer until I was finished and I've signed up for 9 hours this summer. I talked to a co-op official today...
  12. L

    Preparing for a QFT Course with One Semester of Quantum

    Is one semester of quantum sufficient preparation for a QFT course?
  13. T

    Schools First semester of grad school down, having some doubts.

    Hello everyone! I just finished my first semester of graduate school in physics, and I have been struggling with some serious doubts since virtually the first day. During my time as an undergraduate, things were fairly easy for me. Most of my peers were spending 8 hours per day studying and...
  14. clope023

    Question on winter semester classes

    hello again, basically just having a question on the classes I'm taking next semester, I'm so far registered for Physics I w/ Calc, a Physics Problem Solving Class (kind of a supplement for Physics I that my school offers), Calculus II, and Discrete Mathematics; these are all repeats actually...
  15. U

    Spring Semester - Help W/ Class Choice

    I'll have to take a class next semester as a junior level EE that I'm not really looking forward to. The reason is because of the professor. He is a nice guy to talk to, but as far as teaching, he is the worst. It is one of the most common known facts at my school. I had him for a class this...
  16. M

    Galois theory text for second semester undergrad algebra

    I am doing a reading next semester and am trying to find a good text to work off of. I am wondering if anyone else has had a semester of Galois/field theory and what text you would suggest.
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    Courses How Many Courses Should I Take Per Semester?

    Do you take all courses prescribed for the particular semester (full load) like in my case 6 courses for this semester or you take less; like 4 or 5 or maybe 3?
  18. W

    Admissions Are Spring Semester Admissions More Competitive for Junior Undergrad Transfers?

    Are univs more likely to accept you as a junior undergrad transfer student for a spring semester rather than fall? I would assume some students would drop out in the fall, so you would replace them in the spring or something like that.
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    Schools Do grad schools look at your last semester?

    I sent an application quite early to one of the grad schools I am applying. Apparently they wanted a transcript, so the transcript I sent was one in with Fall's semesters' grades. (I applied really early, like around March for Spring 2008 entrance, so I didn't have my Spring 2007 grades yet)...
  20. T

    Second and third semester calculus in one summer.

    I'm back in school after a 5 year break, and need to get back up to speed on my calculus. I took it in high school and did very well on the AP exam, and have taken Calc II twice now, but wasn't even remotely dedicated to any of it, so I got a C both times. I am currently taking a class titled...
  21. S

    Need ideas for final semester project

    Its me again. I need recommendations for a motor and power supply to make a cordless grass trimer that uses battery..anyone?
  22. R

    Nuclear fusion problem (2nd semester physics)

    Homework Statement The first step in nuclear fusion on the sun involves the collison of two protons, which form a deutron. Consider two protons far apart on a collison course with equal but opposite velocity. Their average kinetic energy is given by K = 1/2mv^2 = 3/2KbT where Kb is...
  23. K

    Well semester ended at my school today. Disappointed

    Well... semester ended at my school today. I haven't gotten my report card yet but i can be pretty sure i have a 3.1 gpa which doesn't put me much higher than where I was at last year in 8th grade. The thing that really bothers me the most is that I came so close to having an A in half my...
  24. C

    Schools I’m just starting my first semester of college algebra,..

    I’m just starting my first semester of college algebra, which has me quickly remembering why I’m an English major. I thought I should find a tutor before I start to fall so far behind I can’t catch up. I’m on a limited budget and tight schedule because I work full time. I wondered about an...
  25. A

    Programs I'm a second Semester Sophmore Physics major, but my situation. .

    I'm a second Semester Sophmore Physics major, but my situation is a bit different that what you would expect. I actually only switched major to Physics last year so I'm only taking Freshman Physics courses. I'm confused about the whole Research thing. Firstly, how does it work? Are you assigned...
  26. R

    What courses are you studying this semester?

    My school's semester started this morning. Here's my current (undergraduate) courseload, and textbooks. (graduate) Statistical Mechanics 1 (Pathria) (graduate) Adv. Electricity & Magnetism 2 (Jackson) (graduate) Quantum Mechanics 2 (Sakurai) (graduate) Matrices & Linear Operators 2 (Lax; Horn &...
  27. K

    Preparing for Physics: Where to Start?

    Hi there, I have a Physics Intro class next semester and I know nothing about Physics. Is there a book, website, video...anything! that can help me prepare for this Physics course? I want to do well in it and I am willing to learn it. Any suggestions?
  28. N

    What Classes Should I Take for Next Semester in Aerospace Engineering?

    I am in Aerospace Engineering and I am about ready to schedule for classes next semester. I was thinking about taking Calc 3, Physics 1, Thermodynamics, Auto Cad, and probably something else. As I have been looking at this I am thinking it will be a tough semester. I might think about...
  29. P

    What courses are you taking this semester?

    linear algebra, cal iii and physics i :cool:
  30. D

    Preparing for Real Analysis & Modern Algebra: Best (Cheap) Texts

    Okay, I am a junior undergraduate in CS & Mathematics and I want to be prepared for these two classes when I take them. I am currently signed up in the fall for Real Analysis I and Modern Algebra I (among other classes). I have a strong background in Calculus, but don't have much of a...
  31. R

    Does Retaking Courses to Boost Your GPA Pay Off in the Long Run?

    If I was to graduate with a GPA x, is it worth to spend another semester to raise that GPA to x+.1 or above by repeating courses. Or in the long run, GPA won't matter that much?
  32. T

    ODEs: Should I Take a 2nd Semester?

    I'm trying to decide whether to take a second semester of ordinary differential equations. My school's physics degree requires you to have differential, integral, and vector calculus along with a semester of ODEs. I have had all of the above along with linear algebra and a semester of PDEs...
  33. D

    Is Spring Entry for Grad School More Challenging Than Fall?

    I have just figured out that I will be finishing my B.S. degree in 3.5 years. Is it more difficult to get into grad school in the spring semester than in fall? Should I just wait 6 months?
  34. P

    Math Course for Chemistry Major: Finite Math or Statistics?

    I have not signed for any classes yet but I am 100% certain I am going to take trig, chem, sociology/philosophy. I can take one other class and I was leaning towards a math class because I want to build my math skills before I head into calculus (trig is a prerequisite). I have options between...
  35. T

    Courses Is This Course Schedule for Next Semester Too Much for a Science Major?

    Hey guys. Based on your experiences, do you think this would an okay course schedule for the next semester or a bit overload. If I complete these courses, I graduate after this semester... or should I just wait a bit? Abstract Algebra Differential Geometry (Independent Study) Real...
  36. L

    How many hours should i take next semester?

    I am currently a freshman in university with 25 hours credit. After this semester, I will be able to take chemistry 2 (3), phy 2 (E&M and wave) (3), linear algebra(4) , D.E with application (4) , Multivariable Calculus (4) , Theoretical Concepts of calculus (3) , and abstract Algebra 1 (3) in UT...
  37. K

    My Semester: A Look Into My Academic Year

    Greetings, For a while I've been doing this little thing where everyone goes on and describes their semester for all to see. I'm a little late this time for those in the US, but the academic year over here only starts next week. I'll go first : I'm entering my last year of my master...
  38. D

    What are some recommended objects for a semester project in optical astronomy?

    Hi all, I'm taking an optical astronomy lab this semester. Does anyone have any recommendations for interesting objects to observe in the optical range with 11"-14" telescopes? I will probably get 3-5 hours of observing time, and of course the object has to be visible in the fall. The...
  39. T

    Whats you schedual for next semester look like?

    Here is mine...just ignore the numbers and abbreviations that don't make any sense...I just copied and pasted.
  40. N

    Schools Post the Funnest/Hardest Academic Semester you had in university

    Mine would be 3rd year 1-2 term and 4th year term 1 3.1 Funnest/Hardest-(woke up at 9am and slept at like 3am) Computer Graphics Neuropsych I Astrophysics: Stellar Quantum I Probability Theory Number Theory 3.2 Easiest Theory of Computation Combinatorics Automata and Langauge...
  41. mattmns

    5 Math Classes in One Semester too much?

    Next semester I need to take Math history and Math for Secondary Teachers, which I think will be quite easy. But I am also looking into taking Advanced Calculus, Modern Algebra, and Mathematical Stats/Prob. As math electives and to get into the MS Pure Math program. Descriptions...
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    Is Taking 3 Math Classes and a Physics Class Too Much?

    So, I'm just picking some classes for next semester. What i have so far: Math 300 - Fundemental Concepts of Math (proofs and stuff mostly it seems) Math 421- Complex variables (basically calc with complex variables..) Physics 181- Mechanics Theater 100- intro to theater Comp Lit...
  43. J

    Solving the Math Department Puzzle Last Semester

    This was circulating about the math department last semester and I thought some of you might enjoy it. Good luck. The solution to the following puzzle is unique; in some cases the knowledge that the solution is unique may actually give you a short-cut to finding the answer to a particular...
  44. T

    Surviving a Heavy Workload in College: Tips and Strategies

    I am 28 years old and this is sort of my freshman year in college. I was enlisted for 8 years and for promotional purposes I decided to take some off duty education. I did terrible in high school so I started off with very basic classes at a local community college. I have gotten As in every...
  45. S

    My Semester Examinations - Seeking Advice

    Hi all. My semester examinations are starting. Well I did all my best in this term so I really want to get some excelent results. Would you give me any useful advise in order to do my best. Thanks a lot. Somy
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    Projectile Gun Semester Project: Shooting a Box on an Inclined Plane

    Our semester project in ap physics was shooting a projectile with a projectile gun at an angle at a cm^3 box traveling up (or down) an inclined plane. Our teacher chose the angle of our gun, the angle of the incline, the mass in the box and countermass (attached to a pully at the top of the...
  47. G

    Spring Motion (1st Semester Physics)

    Hey guys, Got a problem here that is getting quite annoying... A spring is 0.6 m long. One end is permanently attached to a pivot on a horizontal table top. The force that it exerts on a body attached to the other end is (4.2 N/m)x, where x is the distance that the spring is stretched...
  48. C

    Courses 3-Upper Level Physics Courses in 1 Semester

    What do you guys think about taking 3 upper level courses in one semester? Electricity and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, and Classical Mechanics? Any advice?
  49. C

    Courses Taking 2 math courses in during one semester

    Is taking 2 different math courses during one semester/term a smart thing to do? I need to take Calculus II and Discrete Math. I'd like to take them both during the upcoming semester, but I'm not sure if it is the "smart" thing to do. I'm worried that taking 2 math classes along with Calc-based...
  50. C

    Taking 2 math courses in one semester

    Delete Me Admin or moderators, please delete this. Sorry for posting in wrong forum.
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