<p>This is a bit off topic, but could you describe what the Modern Physics course is all about? The catalog says it's focused on a conceptual understanding more than calculations, but to what extent is that true? Are the assignments readings or really basic problem sets or what? I'm really interested in the subject and have the pre-requisites but wouldn't plan on taking Waves and Optics or any higher level physics classes apart from this one. Would the course make sense for a person like me?</p>
<p>i was thinking about majoring in biochem. it runs in the blood i think XD. but i wanna grab a double major. i have an okay amount of ap credit, but most of its in history. and pure sciences that i'd need to retake anyway. i was thinking of dual majoring in IA or something like it, or japanese. does anyone have an experience with dual majoring in a language? the japanese dept does not have a super cool website with which to check out the major requirements...</p>
<p>What about double majoring in two contrasting majors? I want to double major in biochem/cell bio and economics. I know they're two totally different fields but I really like them both and I think they're very useful too. I hope to get a BS in both hopefully. I have a bunch bunch of AP credits. Is it possible to do this in 4 years?</p>
<p>Modern Physics is really designed for physics majors and people in related subjects. I'd think you could do alright in the class, but it can be challenging. It's definitely more conceptual than calculation-based, which is really true of all physics classes apart from 101/125 and 102/126. The problem sets get rather hairy sometimes, and you really should keep up with the reading in order to understand the material.</p>