Studying Definition and 663 Threads

People on this forum have talked about studying smarter then instead of harder. Well, can you give examples? I am all ears.

This is what I do to study for tests (particularly for my qualifying exam which is coming up in two days): 1. Close book. 2. Attempt to derive result from first principles. 3. If you get completely stuck, look at book for hints, but don't read too much. 4. When you finally arrive...

After completing two years of physics studies on science faculty I realized that I wanted to work out in some company and not as a researcher at the university. But those companies want engineers studying techonolgical physics (there is an education in sweden with that name). I don't want to...

I'm a junior in high school and I've started with my "plans" early for college and beyond. I'm going to be finishing partial differential equations and introduction to quantum mechanics at Stanford EPGY before I finish my senior year which will put me very much ahead in physics and math, which...

I applied to Concordia University and Mcgill University in Montreal, Quebec. I already got an acceptance letter from Concordia I was wondering if it's a good idea to study physics at Concordia. I don't really know much about universities to begin with nor do I care that much but if I'm...

Understanding the first star formation is critical to cosmology. Matt Turk is a (remarkably young) expert on this. The way they go about it is with computer simulations and checking the results against whatever can be observed. Here is a talk by Matt Turk...

Hello, I am an undergraduate student interested in fluid mechanics and was wondering what courses would I need to take (or be useful)? Any recomendations for good introduction to fluid mechanics books? thanks for your time!

So, has anyone got any interesting experience or opinion to share? I, myself, am currently fighting with the bureaucracy of UCAS to apply to the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, where my main priority is Electrical and Mechanical engineering, and I feel thrilled. I really want to go and...

Homework Statement The rate of teaction O(g) + NO2(g) --> NO(g) +O2(g) was studied at a certain temperature. NO2 is in a large excess at 1.0x10^13 molecules/cm^3 Data: Time......[O](atoms/cm^3) 0.......5.0x10^9 1.0X10^-2......1.9X10^9 2.0X10^-2.....6.8X10^8 3.0X10^2......2.5^10^8...

I'm trying to study geometric algebra using Artin's book and am having some difficulty with what degenerate symmetric bilinear forms would be like. Does someone know of an example and brief explanation. Also, the opposite being "nondegenerate nonsymmetric bilinear form" would help me out. If I...

I'm doing a pre college science course at the moment and my plan is to study chemistry in college because I'm fascinated by neurochemistry and neuroscience and I want to be a neuroscientist in the future. To be honest though chemistry isn't my favorite subject by a longshot and sometimes I find...

I am a 25 year old high school teacher who wishes to further his understanding of physics to a point where some recent papers on theoretical physics can be read and understood. I graduated with a mathematics degree around 4 years ago and regards myself as fairly talented and able with...

Hey all, I've recently begun studying for the GRE and plan on taking the test this spring or summer. My intent is to go to graduate school for chemistry in the fall of 2010. I bought the Kaplan test prep for the regular GRE but realized that I will have to take the subject as well. I...

which school is better for studying the M. Tech of mechanical engineering? Indian institute of technology(IIT-Delhi) or Chalmers technical university-Sweden?

I'm 27 and want to begin studying AE. Am I crazy? :( Hey Guys! First time poster here; forgive me if something like this has been covered in the past but I didn't find what I'm looking for via Search. All of my life I have had an interest in anything to do with flight or space, and more...

Hi, I have been carrying out a lab experiment where I am studying the force on a plate from an air jet. I need to come up with a theoretical derivation of an equation for the force on the plate and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about how to go about this? Thanks

I have a math test coming up and I have last years test in front of me for a study guide. I can do most of the questions on this test and I know the theory behind everything on it but here's a couple of questions that I can't seem to get right. Q1) If (x + 1) and (x - 2) are factors of x3 +...

Studying mathematics "post-single-variable calculus"...? My apologies - I posted this in the Abstract and Linear Algebra section earlier, but thought it might be more appropriate in this section... ----------------------------------------------- Hi everyone, I'm in Grade 11 this year (in...

Hi everyone, I'm in Grade 11 this year (in Australia), currently studying from Apostol's first volume "Calculus". I have just recently started working on the theory of integration of trigonometric functions (just giving some information on my background). I am thinking that, perhaps once I've...

i don't know what's wrong with me, but i almost always completely understand a problem once i see its solution, but without the solution, i don't get very far with it. has anybody else had this problem? if so, what do you recommend?

I have a calc based physics ll test coming up. its going to be on circuits with capacitor resistors current power and things like that. what would be the best way to prepare for this. i find it very hard to do problems out of my book because if i get stuck on step i can't get help b/c i don't...

Hey All, its been a while since I've posted on here, mainly due to my laptop having had a bad run in with some water... regardless, Next semester I'll be studying in Ireland at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick. I'm mainly taking humanities classes but have the opportunity to take a class in...

So, I live in a dorm and naturally people are playing music all of the time and talking loudly right outside of my room and it is so so distracting. Of course, that's kind of a point of a dorm so I can't really complain and I am even one of the noise-makers at times. But I still want quiet...

hi all, I have a test tomorrow on average velocity&speed, inst.velocity&speed, and all that stuff. I was wondering if any of you had tips on how to study for a test like this. We're going to have to solve some problems, so would any of you have tips on solving problems like this? any help...

Question about how to study physics; general question all input is allowed:)THANKS Ok so I am a EEN major and while I know there are others with a lot harder course load I am taking...Vector Cal(252). university physics 2(242). arabic 2(112), and busniess course(business magt. is my...

At the moment, I'm doing my Master degree in theoretical physics. I'd like to do a doctoral program in the field of quantum field theory. My partner is also doing his Master degree at the same university like me (in Switzerland). He is more interested in the field of astrophysics. We are...

I am currently a sophomore in college, studying mathematics and possibly double majoring in physics. So far, I'm thinking of going to grad school in some field (not sure if it's math, physics, or etc). Right now, I'm wondering if I should study any foreign language at college. I'm already...

Today is such a nice day. I took a video of where I study. I put my desk and books inside one of the spare bedrooms inside the house on the second floor. I love to sit here and read all day long. :approve: I just open up the windows, pull my chair next to it and put my feet up on the ledge and...

i'm really interested in doing theoretical biology stuff about theoretical evolution, sequence spaces, autocatalytic sets, stuart kauffman kind of stuff... this stuff is usually studied in physics programs rather than in biology despite the subject matter i took a more than usual...

Hi all.. I am new here in USA...i have my associate degree from my country in Electronics and communication engineering... Right now i am taking classes from community college just core courses...now its time to decide Major but i am confuse, so many people tell me that in engineering u have...

Wasn't sure what forum would be best for this question, but this seemed good since it was sort of more career related than homework. This August I'm going into grad school for chemistry at University of Southern Mississippi. When I arrive there, I have to take five ACS exams covering the...

Hey everybody. I'm about to start studying Computer science and Math in 4 months. I have a lot of free time now, the studies where I am going to be are known to be extremely challenging. I'm trying to make a good use of my time, I've started studying some C programming by myself which goes...

[Sorry for the long rambling post here] Hey folks, I've lurked on this Forum for some time, and you all sound like smart people so I figured I'd ask some advice. I've been a programmer for years, and what I do is starting to get old. I started programming as a kid, almost entirely self...

Why the physicists studying a "AdS black hole"? what is the meaning of AdS (Anti de Sitter) for black hole? and why not we study de Sitter black hole?

I am self-studying MA, I've learned elementary Calculus ( without vector calculus & Partial Differentiation) I've learned a bit of LA before. I am using these textbooks: 1. introduction to Analysis (so far there is no difficulty) 2. Principles of Mathematical Analysis (this one is more...

i'm studying for my SAT II Physics on June 7, 2008. and taking practice tests from REA. i had trouble understanding this question. please help :) it would be VERY appreciated. Homework Statement Two charges are separated by 2 m. The force of attraction between them is 4 N. If the distance...

If you could offer any tips for studying for an Algebra test for tomorrow morning it would be great. It covers: Vectors: Vector quantities and $\mathbb{R^n}$ $\mathbb{R^2}$ and analytic geometry Points, line segments and lines. Parametric vector equations. Parallel lines. Planes. Linear...

Thought I'd first start with introducing myself. My name is Luke, I live in BC, Canada. Currently studying to become an Electrical Engineer. I have recently finished 2nd year of 4 acedemic years and I am doing co-op work experience so that adds on another year until I finish my degree.

I don't have much experience in this, and hopefully someone can recommend the right type of book that I need to look thru in order to solve future problems like this. I have to have a formula for the nth derivative. I have like in the numerator, but Idk how to express it properly. 5 5 x 10...

What is the best studying method?? What is the best method for getting knowledge and information and studying in less time?also What is fast reading and is it only convenient ?How can I depend on self study i.e only books and online resources?..Thanks

Hello everyone! I'm studying string theory at a graduate level and want to focus on ADS/CFT correspondence. The problem is that I don't know where to start from. I've already learned the bosonic string, some elements of CFT (and BRST quantization), T-duality and how the D-Branes enter the...

I'm thinking about studying for mechanical engineering, but I'm slightly discouraged by the amount of work people say they have to put forth. but is there really that little amount of free time to hang out with friends and do things you enjoy? i mean, will i still have to for my gf and what not...

Taking physics I end up seeing the connection between equations and how most of the time certain topics end up only needing 3-4 essential equations depending on the system and etc. However, I do believe it takes rigourious work to attain these connections. What are your work habits like in...

Hello, I dropped out of grade ten three years ago due to emotional issues, coping with depression. Now, thanks to time in therapy and light medication, I have much of my depression under control. But that is not the point, since I've dropped out of school, my friends have been urging me to...

I have trouble studying at home. It seems like I'm not the only one - I have a few other friends who are like this. I can't seem to sit down and focus at home. It could be because of the computer and what not, but that's not a problem if I have my laptop in school. Usually, from 5-10, the TV...

hey i just need to know how you guys study, like generally especially for english class. I don't know how to properly study and i don't think i will benefit from the way i study. So if you guys could teach me that would be much appreciated.

hi! i'm a 2nd yr civil engineering student. after completing my b.tech in this field is there any scope for me to make my career in space_technology or to study in astrophysics? is there any entrance exam? please... inform me.

help with ap physics studying problem! 1. i am really stuck and really need help! :/ link to problem: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/ap...ysics_b_99.pdf thanks so much for your help! 2. v = e / q e = qv

Hi, i plan to start university from the august semester in 2008. I am looking for a good place to study EE which is not expensive. Under $10-12K max a year maybe, including rent for dorm. One of my friends suggested Malaysia. I need to know if there is any other place where i can do bachelors in...

I am going into my second semester of college and it will be the second semester that I have been unable to register for General Physics (first semester of calculus based physics). I have the math prerequisites but am at a community college that has only one or two sections available; this...