Studying Definition and 663 Threads

I understand that in the US the academic year has already started, and the rest of us will follow shortly. So let's share, what are you studying this year and courses will you take this semester? I'm starting my MSc program in physics (yippie !), and the first year consists of "A Thorough...

When we study something, say math, we learn accepted axiomatic ideas. aren't those very axiomatic ideas what define math? By defining, do they not tell the precise nature of mathematics? Supposing the answer is "yes" to both questions, then allow me to ask one more question: Is "the nature of"...

Hi, I am terribly addicted to studying. So addicted that I am incomplete without it. Anyway, I today I was at a book store and I found the greatest study book ever: AP English and Composition. I got very excited, read 15 pages and wanted the $30 book (it comes with a CD rom too! :smile: )...

Hi All, I've started to study vector calculus and am finding it a bit daunting. The notes the lecturer has supplied aren't too helpful. Does anyone know of some decent resources on the web that could help me out? Many Thanks, Pete

can you tell me why so many people are studying about life on Earth ? Is that funnie or something that is very important ? Thanks Regards

Anybody knows a university that does a electronic/comp. engineering course via internet. I'm thinking about working and studying together. I found a school in USA but they offer this course only to USA citizens. Thanks. :wink:

I am very interested in becoming a medical physicist but I have no idea where to look for information.I have Google and Ask Jeeves but most of the hits have nothing to do with it. If anybody knows where I can look for information on medical physics I would appreciate you sharing.Thanks.

A couple of questions...please help to answer =) Assuming i have gotten my degree, and i studied physics, is it possible to further my studies to the Masters' level studying things like black holes, in depth quantum mechanics and relativity; and then join a research team and do research on...

My mind wants to be curious so I have to go along with it. I'm studying chemsitry, specifically, chemical thermodynamics. I want to be a chemical engineer so must go threw this "mental beatdown" and learn all these things. I'm also trying to study the patterns of the Dragon boss in Ninja...

Ok, I am in conflict. Does a bit of coffee actually help studying by increasing alertness or does it just decrease concentration?? I think I'll just use coffee to stay awake this evening and read all night long or something

First of all, my sincere wishes of an Happy Christmas, full of joy, happiness and such feelings that make our life worthfull! I'm studying and researching about Chaos Theory, and currently I'm examining the following iterative equation: Xn+1 = c*(Xn-(Xn^3)/3) I've already managed to...

I have been talking with my academic advisors about doing the Study Abroad program from school and taking classes in Germany next spring or summer semester. Just curious what y'alls thoughts are on studying abroad. I particularly want to hear from those who have actually done studying overseas...

I'm asking because I'm trying to get a feel for this forum.