<p>Im an incoming freshman with intended major in physics.
I noticed The College of Engineering offers Applied Mathematics as a minor.
If i want to major in physics but want to get a minor in mathematics, is transfer to the CoE the only answer?
Also I have a dilemma regarding which math course to choose. </p>
<p>Since i want to follow physics honors stream, it seems that i need to take M1920, multivariable calculus for engineers in my first semester, as tihs is the prerequisite for P2217, electricity and magnetism, which is the second semester's physics course in the correct sequence. So,essentially, physics department has been recommending me to follow 'engineering math sequence'.
Yet, math department has been recommending me their own sequence '2210 in the first and 2220 in the second semester'
I guess if i want to follow math department sequence and remain in physics honors stream, i will have to spend another year in addition to 4.<br>
what should i do....
I tried to contact math department and physics department, but physics department only referred me to the math department and math department doesnt even give me an answer.</p>
<p>maybe,… if i realy feel motivated and want to, i guess i can take both math 2210 and math 1920 so that i can fulfill multivariable calculus prerequiste for the physics’ second semester course and follow the standard math sequence.
But, it means, when i take math 2220 multivariable calculus, i wont get credit, because math 1920 and math 2220 are all in the same credit category due to overlaping content.</p>
<p>a) No, you don’t have to transfer to Engineering. Having the words “minor” on your transcript is of little importance, just take the math courses you want. You can also double major in math/physics in CAS with relative ease.</p>
<p>b) I would suggest taking the 2230-2240 sequence. You will get both of a treatment of linear algebra and multivariable calculus. You should be in fine standing math-wise to understand the concepts in 2217. Even if you only took 2210-2220, you should be fine when it comes to 2217. The pre-requisites are merely guidelines, not hard and fast rules.</p>
<p>may i ask you one more question?
between 2210 - 2220 sequence and 2230 -2240 sequence, im not sure which one i should choose.
I know the latter is more rigorous and theoretical.
i did well in the bc calculus class but i want to be on the safe side…
And i dont think CAS has any required courses i have to take, aside from p.e. and Writing seminar… am i wrong on this one?
Plus, how many courses should i take in the first semester, I signed up for physics, math, p.e., history, and will have to choose one Writing Seminar. Should I add another one? (if i should, i want the last one to be a science or science related course)</p>
<p>Hey, I’m a Physics major also, however I’m starting out with Honors Calc II and Physics Mech. and Special Relativity (1116). </p>
<p>I was wondering whether or not it would be allowed for me to take Math 1920 second semester, simultaneously with P2217 and 2930?</p>
<p>I’m rising junior in engineering.</p>
<p>2230 and 2240 is Differential Equations and Linear Algebra. I would not say this includes multivariable treatment although engineers are recommended to do multi first. Multi for Eng is 1920 with 1910 Calculus or AP equivalent as prerequisite.</p>
<p>CAS has MANY distribution requirements aside from pe and FWS. LOOK THEM UP AND PLAN NOW. CAS website should list the “physics major req” somewhere and the distribution requirements somewhere else too… Four courses (the FWS included) and a PE is pretty standard freshman semester. However some people opt to start getting distribution requirements early so that they can free up some extra course slots later on to fulfill minor requirements. </p>
<p>Most of the math prereqs for physics are there so that students understand the mathematical derivations and NOT because you’re required to do tons and tons of complex calc (there’s some involved) to solve problems. Until you hit Waves and Optics which actually requires a certain grasp of diff eq.</p>
<p>I can only really speak for 2230 and 2240 but IMO it’s much more ***ROFLBBQISGOINGONINTHISCOURSE than the 2210-2220</p>
<p>@wisdom if it works for you (I’m assuming you have some sort of plan which includes libarts distributions), taking the req/prereq courses concurrently is generally allowed. For your case in particular, 1920 overlaps very little with diffeq and electro mag only requires understanding of concepts and some basic capability so if you get half decent profs, you should be fine.</p>
<p>could you pleease advise me on which math sequence i should follow.
I dont know if i can say im talented in math, but im eager to study it and i got 5 on bc calculus. (i know it really doesnt say much) …
Dont wanna be overly ambitious to the point where im setting myself for failure, but i want to challenge myself.</p>
<p>I guess it depends on how much time you’re willing to risk. If you pick non-eng math and find it fairly straight forward, then hooray even though you feel unchallenged? If you go eng math and find it difficult to follow, you just need to put in more time visiting TA’s/Profs during office hours. The eng math courses are curved so even if you find it difficult it’ll take a major screw up to get anything less than a B-. (but during the semester before the grade comes out, you’ll feel like you failed the course epically. it’s a funny system)</p>
<p>If you’re one of those people who hate math but love physics, I would suggest non-eng math because it’s hard to put extra effort in something you dislike</p>
<p>i thought for me it should be a pick between 2210 - 2220 sequence and 2230-2240 sequence.
which sequence did you mean by non- eng and eng?
and if i love physics but hate math, shouldnt i choose "engineering Sequence"? not “non -eng”</p>
<p>2230-2240 is “Theoretical Linear Algebra and (Multivariable) Calculus,” nothing to do with differential equations in particular, just to clarify.</p>
<p>I’d agree if you like physics but don’t like math on its own it’s probably wise to take the engineering math classes, as they focus less on math itself and more on math in the context of being able to apply it to the sciences. Similarly, if you’re more interested in applied math than pure math I’d suggest the engineering ones. Note that what you saw in AP Calc is going to be much more closely in line with the engineering math courses.</p>
<p>oi nvm :(. I was referring to 2930-2940. Just ignore wut I said lol.</p>