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Originally Posted by cjdzl
do you need the textbook for this course?
would i be okay without getting one?
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I found the textbook quite useful, although I would not recommend buying it brand new. Depending on your learning style, the textbook can offer good explanations of the concepts and provide helpful examples. Some of concept explanations may dip more into mathematical proofs than needed, but usually you can judge fairly easily what mathematical proofs may be helpful and which ones are unnecessary for the course.
In regards to
professors, I had Dr. Rheinstadter. Which teacher you like best depends on your learning style; if you previously enjoyed physics and/or find yourself needing to know
why you need to use a certain equation/apply a certain concept or generally want to understand why exactly you apply particular ideas to problems, then Hughes is for you. If you like structure, copying notes that follow a linear progression, powerpoints, and don't mind a cute German accent, then Rheinstadter is for you.
I wouldn't say either professor is bad, because they're both good at what they do, it's just one prof will suit some students better than others.
In regards to
content, I would not say it is overtly challenging, but the application of the content definitely requires some thinking. There is no secret formula to doing well in the course: do CAPA, do practice questions, and ask questions when you need to. After doing practice problems many times, you gain an intuition in solving the typical 1B03, application-style questions. Don't be afraid to take risks when you're trying to solve problems; apply the concepts you're being taught and don't forget what you've learned from before (Be confident!!).
Take an interest in the course, or at least doing well, and you'll be fine. Good luck!
