My Entire 4 Year Physics Bachelor's Degree in 49 Minutes

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  • Опубліковано 14 лис 2024

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  • @darkregion
    @darkregion 3 роки тому +40

    Been binge watching all of your videos since yesterday. You’re legit an inspiration to me as someone aspiring to become an astrophysicist

    • @KyleKabasares_PhD
      @KyleKabasares_PhD  3 роки тому +9

      Aww thank you, I really appreciate it!

    • @feist__
      @feist__ 3 роки тому +5

      You and I both!

    • @theeligator8728
      @theeligator8728 2 роки тому

      heyyy me too i really need a partner for studying if you want to reply🥰

  • @MichealScott24
    @MichealScott24 Місяць тому

    🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
    00:00 *📚 Introduction to the Physics Degree Journey*
    - The speaker introduces the aim of the video: to condense their four-year physics degree experience into a concise overview.
    - Key highlights include:
    - Graduated with honors from UC Merced, emphasizing pride in their academic achievement.
    - Misconceptions about physics as merely advanced theories like black holes or string theory.
    - Introduction of their educational path, moving from mechanical engineering to physics.
    00:13 *🎓 Transition from Engineering to Physics*
    - The speaker shares their initial interest in mechanical engineering before switching to physics, highlighting their true passion for theoretical problem-solving.
    - Key insights include:
    - The realization that their interests aligned more with physics than engineering.
    - Describes the transition process and motivations behind the switch.
    - Importance of enjoying the subject matter rather than just pursuing a degree.
    02:01 *📖 Overview of Freshman Courses*
    - The speaker discusses their coursework during their freshman year, focusing on the foundational classes taken in physics and math.
    - Key points include:
    - Completion of Calculus II, emphasizing integration techniques and sequences.
    - Description of a philosophy class that was laid-back and easy to manage.
    - Introduction to Physics I, covering Newton's laws and introductory mechanics.
    05:38 *✍️ Challenges in Physics and Writing Courses*
    - The speaker reflects on the difficulties faced in physics and writing classes, including personal anecdotes about grades and classroom experiences.
    - Key observations include:
    - Personal struggles with AP physics exams despite passion for the subject.
    - Importance of composition courses, especially regarding writing style development.
    - The late-night schedule of a writing class and its effects on student engagement.
    07:59 *🌍 Unique Course Experiences*
    - The speaker shares experiences from a unique writing course that helped undecided students explore various disciplines through guest lectures.
    - Key reflections include:
    - Mixed feelings about the course structure and engagement levels of peers.
    - Exposure to multiple fields and discussions about their relevance to personal interests.
    - Transition to vector calculus and initial expectations versus reality regarding its difficulty and importance.
    21:25 *📊 Probability and Statistics in Physics*
    - The speaker discusses their challenges and experiences with a probability and statistics course during college.
    - Difficulty in understanding concepts of probability and statistics.
    - Exposure to advanced statistics used in higher-level studies, emphasizing its complexity.
    -
    22:45 *⚙️ Analytic Mechanics*
    - This section covers the transition to upper-division physics through the analytic mechanics course, which builds on Newtonian principles.
    - Introduction to various formal frameworks such as Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics.
    - Emphasis on the use of advanced mathematics, particularly differential equations and linear algebra.
    -
    24:17 *🌊 Waves and Their Importance*
    - Discussion of a mini-course on waves, highlighting the disparity between easy homework and challenging exams.
    - Waves are essential in various physics phenomena and cannot be ignored.
    - Personal struggles with understanding exam problems despite studying.
    -
    25:24 *📐 Special Relativity*
    - Introduction to Einstein’s theory of special relativity, taught by an instructor with a thick accent, presenting communication challenges.
    - Explored the implications of movement on observations and the relativity of simultaneity.
    - Encountered difficulties in understanding the lectures while grasping complex concepts.
    -
    26:18 *✍️ Science Writing in Natural Sciences*
    - Overview of a required writing course that covers various academic writing forms, emphasizing practical applications.
    - The course included grant proposals, personal statements, and literature reviews, catering to different scientific fields.
    - The speaker’s focus was on gravitational waves, linking the coursework to significant scientific discoveries.
    -
    28:11 *🔥 Thermal Physics*
    - Discussion on thermal physics, which combines thermodynamics with real-world applications like refrigerators and heat engines.
    - Learning through detailed diagrams and derivations from the course textbook.
    - Introduction to statistical mechanics concepts towards the end of the course.
    -
    30:29 *⚡ Electrodynamics*
    - The speaker reflects on their experience with electrodynamics, described as the most challenging course encountered.
    - Focused on Maxwell's equations in their comprehensive differential form, providing a deep dive into electrodynamics.
    - Highlighting the rigorous nature and intensity of the course, surpassing previous physics courses.
    43:23 *📐 Overview of Advanced Courses*
    - The discussion covers advanced topics in linear algebra and differential equations.
    - Hermitian matrices and their relevance to quantum mechanics are mentioned.
    - Key focus on partial differential equations, highlighting methods like separation of variables.
    - Emphasizes the importance of these mathematical concepts in various physics applications.
    44:50 *🛠️ Mathematical Modeling and Projects*
    - Introduces the course on mathematical modeling, utilizing MATLAB for practical applications.
    - Projects include modeling traffic systems and simulating a double pendulum on different planets.
    - Discusses the design and prediction capabilities of mathematical models in real-world scenarios.
    46:32 *🖥️ Computer-Aided Engineering*
    - Highlights the computer-aided engineering course focused on SolidWorks for design tasks.
    - Tasks included designing mechanical components and working on a group project.
    - The challenges faced in the project and its impact on the final grade are recounted, reflecting on the learning experience.
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  • @sherlockholmeslives.1605
    @sherlockholmeslives.1605 4 роки тому +10

    I dote upon intellectuals such as you, Kyle! I have failed all my school results, my highest grade was a CSE D in English literature. I also failed CSE English at college in 1999 aged 24. I think a physics course would be too much for me.
    Well done! You've cracked it big time, Kyle!

  • @neallasta
    @neallasta Місяць тому

    Watched grandma using AI kyle :) it was so fascinating! And i got even more fascinated to find this video coz i also graduated bs physics but in the philippines

  • @oneinabillion654
    @oneinabillion654 3 роки тому +13

    Hi, I'm self studying Physics using Michael Van Biezen's channel Physics 1-60. I have few questions.
    1) How much of the typical physics degree does the playlists cover?
    2) What kind of collaborations have u had with other majors?
    3) In what ways do you feel superior to other majors, especially engineering?
    4) What is the job outlook of Physics?
    I can study anything without any issue. I wish to deal with energy physics, AI and robotics. I'm also interested in quantum computers. I can go on 13hours binge studying daily no problem. I just lack some direction I guess. I will be happy if you can suggest me anything.

    • @koifishes
      @koifishes 2 роки тому

      Are you looking for what to major in University that'll suit your interests? Because if that's the case, I'd recommend double majoring in Physics for energy and quantum courses and Computer engineering for AI and robotics courses.
      You might need to do a master's to take the more advanced courses though. Either that or try doing internships in any or all of these fields and go on from there into the job market when you find something you want to do long term.

    • @zakihumble
      @zakihumble 5 місяців тому

      Visit the page of your local university and see their curriculum.

    • @oneinabillion654
      @oneinabillion654 4 місяці тому

      @zakihumble Thanks. I've just finished my studies in computer engineering. Still have a burning passion for physics, which will provide a solid theoretical understanding of things. Also, it seems I'm well positioned to ride the AI wave as a fresh CE graduate, so I'll do that.
      Nonetheless, I'm staying optimistic navigating through my 20's and can't wait to see what lies ahead 😃

  • @BekindToAll24
    @BekindToAll24 Місяць тому

    Congrats. I'm so happy knowing a person with a filipino heritage excelled in the academic community.

    • @KyleKabasares_PhD
      @KyleKabasares_PhD  Місяць тому +1

      Aww thank you! There are a number of us! I can recommend a few others if you'd like!

    • @BekindToAll24
      @BekindToAll24 Місяць тому

      @KyleKabasares_PhD I've searched your name on google. I was wondering not to find your publications on ResearchGate.

  • @tmann986
    @tmann986 7 місяців тому

    I’m also a mechanical engineering major who’s about to finish the sophomore year. I’ve been thinking about switching to physics for a long time because people told me to do engineering and I hate the whole design process and I’m more there for the physics and math haha.

  • @azimsofi7360
    @azimsofi7360 4 роки тому +2

    appreciate this kinds of video so much, looking forward to my degree. thanks for sharing

  • @brianjohnson7513
    @brianjohnson7513 3 роки тому +2

    I’m trying to chase this major and I’m in the very very very very beginning

  • @KakarotM99
    @KakarotM99 4 роки тому +14

    Damn, I'm a mechanical engineering student (entering final) but I wanted to change my field but couldn't change because of rigid system here in india. So now I've completed all the bachelor level physics syllabus by myself and now I'm preparing for masters in physics. Hope I'm able to peruse physics.
    Tbh I joined as a computer science major but switched to mechanical engineering because mech has some physics in it but couldn't switch to physics as there was no option. All in all mech disappointed me and didn't live upto the expectation so now there is no choice but physics for me.

    • @KakarotM99
      @KakarotM99 4 роки тому +1

      @Cumar Farah im from Manipal University, yes it does accept foriegn students but i recomend you not to study in india, education sucks here

    • @simonchristian160
      @simonchristian160 3 роки тому

      @@KakarotM99 What do you mean it sucks? Isnt IIT the best?

    • @KakarotM99
      @KakarotM99 3 роки тому

      @@simonchristian160 yes iits are the best but they make up around 7 colleges, yes there are other iits too but they are new and not that great. Rest other unis are hogwash

    • @ayushwithasingle_a
      @ayushwithasingle_a 2 роки тому +2

      @@simonchristian160 Good for computer science, other field are not that good. A so-so university in US is better that IIT’s courses (mechanical, electronics). Forget about physics or maths from there. They don’t take it seriously.

  • @zakariahlafreniere1332
    @zakariahlafreniere1332 3 роки тому +3

    40% in calculus sounds right, now go build us a bridge that will collapse.

  • @gmcenroe
    @gmcenroe Рік тому

    You did very well based upon your grades. When I was a chemistry major at UC Berkeley, I graduated in 1978. At that time we had to take 5 quarters of physics, the first 4 quarters we used the two volume Blue covered Halliday and Resnick text book which covered basic mechanics, waves, E&M and optics. The 5th quarter we used another really good book 1st edition Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei, and Particles by Eisberg and Resnick but we really only covered basic quantum mechanics. Since my goal was to become an organic chemist I really did not enjoy taking so many physics classes and then 2 Physical Chemistry courses in the College of Chemistry covering Quantum Mechanics followed by Statistical Mechanics. I also took a Thermodynamics class taught by a chemical engineering professor which was real easy because he just followed the book, so I just did problem sets, showed up for the weekly quiz, the exams and got an A in that one. Now that I am retired I have more time to go back and fill in some gaps. Many of the professors at Berkeley were pretty bad at teaching, they were more interested in research and graduate students. My E&M professor was really excellent though. We basically learned how to teach ourselves there, lol. I did finally achieve my goal of becoming a medicinal chemist which I really enjoyed. My son was a Physics major at UC Davis, but he ended up becoming an audio engineer, worked at Apple, Google and Amazon because there are not many jobs for physicists unless you become a professor. He has hired many physics majors in his group but they are doing electrical engineering not physics.

  • @edenvasev1749
    @edenvasev1749 2 роки тому +2

    Great great work, sir! It would be highly appreciated if you can add info to the video description about the textbooks you have used in all those math and physics courses. Thanks

  • @scott-yd3dy
    @scott-yd3dy 3 роки тому +1

    You did really well man, good job. I'm sure it was a lot of work.

  • @TheNurseAaron
    @TheNurseAaron 3 роки тому +2

    My degree didn't show my major and I have been salty about it since. I have been trying to find someone to write my major in on my degree.

  • @KungFuKeni
    @KungFuKeni 4 роки тому +7

    What made you go into astro/cosmology? Also when you gonna learn GR?

    • @KyleKabasares_PhD
      @KyleKabasares_PhD  4 роки тому +2

      Just became very disinterested in the subfield I was planning on going in (condensed matter physics) and had always been fascinated by astrophysics, so I switched in grad school without prior experience! I’ve learned a little bit of GR from my graduate cosmology course but in terms of taking a formal GR class, it’ll depend on the next time it’s offered in my department. I also have a few books on GR as well that I could try and self-teach it to myself.

    • @lbozo7386
      @lbozo7386 2 роки тому +1

      I'm majoring in astrology

    • @thispersonrighthere9024
      @thispersonrighthere9024 Рік тому

      ​@@lbozo7386lol

  • @T3WI
    @T3WI 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks UA-cam algorithm, you did good with this one

  • @mohannadislaieh3009
    @mohannadislaieh3009 4 роки тому +4

    Oh thanks for sharing this with us

  • @bigdro7045
    @bigdro7045 3 роки тому

    Really like the vid makes me excited for what I’ll learn in my next 3 years

  • @nicxnxgues8129
    @nicxnxgues8129 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Kyle, i’m from Spain and the education here kinda sucks. I want to study Physics in the United Kingdom. Do you think Physics would be specially tough for me if I’m not a native speaker and if I have studied Physics through the Spanish system?

    • @KyleKabasares_PhD
      @KyleKabasares_PhD  4 роки тому +2

      Hi, I think if you’re willing to put in the work to try and study physics in the UK, then even if it is tough, you can still succeed! Maybe what you can try to do is find UK based Physics content on UA-cam and try to start becoming more accustomed to how it’s taught in English through videos.
      Best of luck!

    • @nicxnxgues8129
      @nicxnxgues8129 4 роки тому +1

      @@KyleKabasares_PhD Thank you so much! :))

    • @y4t3s
      @y4t3s 3 роки тому +1

      @@nicxnxgues8129 Hi, I'm from the UK and Physics here really isn't that hard either... You won't be behind compared to the UK students so chase your dream and don't worry about it. Come to the UK!

  • @stellarnyx
    @stellarnyx 3 роки тому +1

    Hi! I've been binge watching your videos lately. I enjoy your content very much. I'm a freshmen Computer Science student here in the Philippines for practical purposes since I was told to take up something else that would secure myself financially because both of my parents have no history of formal employment, and I was wondering if it would still be practical to take up a bachelor's degree in Physics several years after my previous bachelor's degree? It was quite discouraging to see several testimonials from other people that it would be a disadvantage and a waste of time to take up another bachelor's degree and pursue higher studies at a much later age because of such excuses as, "deteriorated intellectual capacity due to aging", and I'm starting to feel hopeless.

    • @koifishes
      @koifishes 2 роки тому

      Is it possible to do a minor in Physics? Maybe try that, and you can try some research internships in either industry or academia to get a feel of where your interests lie

  • @shanpurble
    @shanpurble 3 роки тому +2

    I'm watching this as an Accounting Major and it was quite interesting. I did love physics in high school but didn't really appreciate it that much from the class atmosphere and my undeveloped learning technique.

    • @SimicChameleon
      @SimicChameleon Рік тому +1

      It not too late to self study physics calc based and calculus series

  • @schang_lh
    @schang_lh 2 роки тому

    New viewer here! I’m also a Mech undergrade thinking of switching to physics.
    Just wondering if you can talk about the job prospects with a physics degree. Because that’s the big question I get asked A LOT when ppl or my parents asks about me switching from eng to physics degree. And honestly, I have no answer and it’s rly stressing me out.😥 Its only about passion for me to make the switch, but at the same time, I also want to be “realistic”. So if you can talk a little about the life after graduating with a physics degree to give a heads-up to us physics undergrad, I’d be super grateful! 🙏 Awesome video!

    • @ayushwithasingle_a
      @ayushwithasingle_a 2 роки тому

      Hi, Although the traditional path of physics undergraduate is study further to grad school , then PHD and then research/teaching. But you can also find jobs in r&d departments of most of the companies. You can also work in investment banking, management consulting which pays very well. But if you are choosing non-traditional path, you have to be sure where you want to end up. Fix your goal and actively try to build your resume for that job. If you don’t, you will find yourself helpless. Best advice will be keep ur grades up higher all the time, so you have all the doors open for you.

  • @MrMas9
    @MrMas9 2 роки тому

    Did you not have to do any kind of project and write a dissertation in your final year?

  • @wekesa25
    @wekesa25 2 роки тому

    can you a video like this for your masters or like 'related other masters in physics programs' if you haven't done one yet.

  • @sameerpokhrel
    @sameerpokhrel 2 роки тому

    Hello sir I completed my master degree i physics from Nepal and now I am in South korea.I want to do PhD in astrophysics.Can you help me by providing some suggestions for me?

  • @alphasuperior100
    @alphasuperior100 3 роки тому

    I can't even remember what I did for my Associates Degree in College. How you remember what you did.

  • @mrhatman675
    @mrhatman675 11 днів тому

    How many subjects did you give?

  • @ricardogarcia4505
    @ricardogarcia4505 3 роки тому

    Hi, I’m going to be a first year student attending UC Merced. I’m a little nervous as to which classes I should select. I know most of the classes you take are general Ed during the first year. However, I’m also afraid of the idea of being in a class with a bad professor. Are there any professors you would recommend me looking out for this upcoming semester. I’m plan on majoring in either civil or mechanical engineering.

    • @pepaxxxsvinka3379
      @pepaxxxsvinka3379 2 роки тому

      Hi! How is it going? I am thinking of applying there for a PhD

  • @ra1sinbran870
    @ra1sinbran870 4 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @theeliasarchives
    @theeliasarchives 2 роки тому

    Thanks bro!

  • @ShivanshTrisal
    @ShivanshTrisal 4 роки тому +1

    Is material different in honour Physics II and Physics I? What is the main difference??

  • @y0n1n1x
    @y0n1n1x 3 роки тому +1

    epic video

  • @adityadhardwivedi634
    @adityadhardwivedi634 3 роки тому

    Congrats.