<p>Hi,
I'm registering to take Physics 2211 next semester and am trying to decid between modern or classical. Mainly, I just want to know the difference. I'm a math major that's going to probably double major in computer science, so everyone is telling me to take modern. But I like physics and want to take the one that would interest me most. So, what is the difference? And if you don't mind, which one did you take (for physics 2211 or 2212) and why?
Thanks is advance!</p>
<p>Well classical will primarily focus on Newtonian Mechanics. Basically looking at all of newtons laws for gravitation, forces, tension, that kind of physics. Modern will probably incorporate General relativity and stuff, possibly intro to quantum mechanics and dealing with sub atomic particles/atomic physics. You’ll be dealing with new things identified in physics (since roughly the 1880’s-present). I would say modern is more math intensive. I am not at tech so I don’t really know the differences in the classes, but that would kind of be the overview. Good luck!</p>
<p>^no. like he said he doesn’t go to tech haha. classical is more like the physics you did in high school and modern makes use of programming with python.
I prefer classical personally because I’m not a fan of computers but most people say that modern is quite a bit easier. you’re still going over the same material in both classes</p>
<p>^Oh. That doesn’t make any sense in terms of naming, but thanks. Now I know to possible classes.</p>
<p>I agree. the modern/classical thing does trip some people up</p>