<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I had a question about the physics course selection. For freshman I believe, there is 2 calculus based series, one called the 40’s series, the other being the more advanced 60’s series. I have questions about the 60’s series.</p>
<li><p>Is the 60’s series equivalent to MIT’s 8.012/8.022, more advanced mechanics/electricity for freshman? MIT uses the Kleppner/Kolenkow Introduction to Mechanics, and Griffith electrodynamics books.</p></li>
<li><p>Which books are used in the 60’s series?</p></li>
<li><p>What is the peer competition in the 60’s series? (Olympiad champions, physics whizzes, whatever…). is the vast majority physics majors?</p></li>
<li><p>As a prospective major in engineer, and physics minor, is it advisable/advantageous to do the 60’s series? Will a background in Physics C and Calculus be enough, are should we have at least some knowledge of Multivariate calc/differential equations BEFORE taking those advanced freshman classes?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks so much.</p>