What courses are you studying this semester?

In summary, the conversation is about the speaker's current and upcoming graduate courses and textbooks for the semester, as well as their preparation for the GRE Math subject test. They also mention a thread discussing the same topic and their upcoming exams and courses for the current semester.
  • #1
Rach3
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 & Johnson)
(graduate) Analysis 4 (topics, geometry of Banach spaces; no text)
(graduate) Algebra 2 (Dummit & Foote)
 
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  • #2
No responses yet. I'm guessing no one else starts school this early in January?
 
  • #3
I thought you were a nerd, but damn! :-p

I recall there already being a thread on this subject for this semester. Anyway, here is what I am taking, and my semester starts on the 16th of January.

Number Theory
Advanced Calculus 2
Intro Differential Geometry
Russian 2

Also, I will be preparing for the GRE Math subject test.edit...

yep, here is the thread: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=146086
 
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I've got exams for the current semester starting in a few weeks on:
Advanced Quantum Theory
Differential Geometry
Complex Analysis.

After that, I'll be taking:
Quantum Field Theory
Black Holes
Dissertation
 

FAQ: What courses are you studying this semester?

1. What courses are you studying this semester?

I am currently studying five courses this semester: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, and Statistics.

2. How many credits are each of your courses worth?

Each of my courses is worth 3 credits, totaling 15 credits for the semester.

3. Are there any specific courses that you are particularly interested in?

Yes, I am particularly interested in Biology and Chemistry as they relate to my field of research in biochemistry.

4. Is there a specific reason why you chose these courses for this semester?

Yes, I carefully selected these courses to fulfill my major requirements and also challenge myself academically.

5. How do you plan to balance your workload with these courses?

I have created a study schedule and prioritize my tasks to ensure I am able to balance my workload effectively. I also make use of study groups and seek help from professors when needed.

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