The STEM Major’s Guide to the University Before Physics What This Guide Covers › Before Physics is designed to prepare STEM students for their first physics course by building strong conceptual understanding and mathematical readiness. This guide focuses on vectors, algebra and calculus preparation, physical intuition, and how to approach […]
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The STEM Major’s Guide to the University Tensor Index What This Guide Covers › Tensor Index Notation for STEM Majors introduces the compact language used in advanced mathematics, physics, and engineering to represent vectors, tensors, and multidimensional relationships. This guide focuses on understanding indices, summation convention, and how tensor notation […]
The STEM Major’s Guide to the University Mary Boas What This Guide Covers › Mary Boas: Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences introduces one of the most important reference texts used by physics, engineering, and advanced mathematics students. This guide focuses on how to approach the Boas textbook, understand its […]
The STEM Major’s Guide to the University Before Math What This Guide Covers › Before Starting Math prepares STEM students with the mindset, structure, and expectations needed before entering college level mathematics courses. This guide focuses on understanding how math is learned, how to approach textbooks, and how to build […]
A useful and easy-to-remember approximate value for the number of seconds in a year is π×10^7. Determine the percent error in this approximate value. (There are 365.24 days in one year.)...
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The STEM Major’s Guide to the University Physics Mechanics What This Guide Covers › Physics Mechanics for STEM Majors introduces the foundations of motion, forces, energy, work, and problem solving used throughout algebra based and calculus based physics. This guide focuses on physical intuition, diagram interpretation, equations of motion, and […]
The STEM Major’s Guide to the University How to Study What This Guide Covers › How to Study as a STEM Major explains structured study methods, textbook reading strategies, note organization, and problem solving habits required for success in technical college courses. This guide focuses on building consistent study routines, […]
Before Starting a College STEM Degree Lectures may be optional, but they are not. It is an option for two reasons: (1) You are an adult, and no one can make you go to a lecture, and (2) a test of integrity and responsibility. You must understand that college is […]
The STEM Major’s Guide to the University Building a Resume What This Guide Covers › Building a Resume for STEM Majors explains how to structure a professional resume while in college, including coursework, projects, technical skills, and research experience. This guide focuses on formatting, clarity, academic positioning, and presenting your...
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How to Format a Microsoft Word Book or Homework Document for Math, Printing, and Organized Study In this lesson, the focus is on building a clean and professional Microsoft Word document that can be used for math homework, college notes, printed books, or long term academic writing projects. The video […]