<p>I'm a junior in CS. I took Math 54. Didn't take any physics except AP C in high school. I'm familiar with the concepts of QM but only know a little bit of the math and have never done computation to solve a problem.
What are my chances for passing this class, and how necessary is Math 53?</p>
<p>From what I heard from my physics major friend, it is an intensive, high level course in quantum mechanics that would require both math 53 and math 54, especially since physics 7B requires Math 53. </p>
<p>Most physics majors though have taken the honors physics series (H7A, H7B, H7C) as well, so if you want I would email the professor and ask him/her opinion on this.</p>
<p>Hello! I took Physics 137A and I would say knowing Math 54 is very important (Math 53 is not as important). Most of QM is linear algebra and differential equations. Having a background in physics 7A/7B/7C is helpful but I am sure you will be fine if you are very familiar with the Math 54 material (or having Math 110 would be even better). Being familiar with wave mechanics and the wave equation is also helpful.</p>