Although the learning process has been a hot topic of various sciences, including neuroscience, psychology, pedagogy and the learning theory, the truth is that humankind has yet to discover the full array of factors involved. For the time being, learning is defined as a process that implies constantly altering the existing skills, behaviors and information by synthesizing and acquiring new types of information.
Simple as it may sound, it is necessary to mention that people know only a low percentage of the info and about the facts present in the world and most of the knowledge is attained via the subjects we study. And, as you probably know or remember from school, some subjects are more difficult to comprehend than others. Following is a list of the hardest subjects to understand.
1. Quantum physics
The first attempts to understand physical phenomenon at a microscopic scale can be traced back to the 17th century to Christian Huygens and his inquiry on the wave nature of light. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century that quantum physics was defined by Albert Einstein. An advanced branch of physics, the quantum theory tries to understand reality at a microscopic scale, making it confusing and puzzling overall. In fact, the high level of mathematics and physics involved in comprehending this science can even confuse modern scientists who employ it in the finest real time applications.
2. Thermodynamics
If you are curious about the motion of substances on our planet, then you should look no further than thermodynamics, the subjects that explains the rules and implications of heat transfer. Even though thermodynamics is based on three basic rules and their applications, which on a side note most students understand relatively quickly, the other topics such as the elemental properties of materials, cycles and particularly the entropy related topics are not very simple.
3. Rocket science
Even though it is generically dubbed rocket science, the subject integrates a plethora of concepts from other fields of study. In fact, it is impossible to study or understand the basic notions in this field without a solid knowledge of mathematics and physics. In addition, let’s not forget that you need to fully comprehend aerospace, travelling in outer space, fuel chemistry and many other without being able to put your knowledge into practice. This is perhaps why you should expect a considerably higher rate of failure than success if you want to study and understand this subject.
4. Electromagnetic field theory
Granted, you won’t come across or have to be tested on your knowledge in electromagnetic field theory unless you decide to take electronics 101 in college. Even in the situation where the subject is taught to knowledgeable students, true comprehension still requires the ability to imagine things in 3D, not to mention the plethora of proof that validates Maxwell’s equations.
5. Anatomy
Anatomy or studying the parts of the human body in detail can be classified as one of the most interesting subjects you can actually learn, unless of course you are a medicine student. While for the vast majority of people anatomy implies simply knowing some general aspects regarding the human body, for future physicians and medical specialists the subject is all about memorizing a lot of data regarding every single bone, muscle and nerve as well as their branches and divisions.
6. Equity and trust
While medicine students have to go to great lengths to learn anatomy, law students will need to successfully pass their equity and trust exam in order to be able to practice. It is necessary to mention that while the subject is perceived as very difficult for students due to the constant fluctuations in international commercial practices, attorneys state that this is nothing more than a technical issue. Furthermore, despite its difficulty and the number of complicated cases that aspiring lawyers need to study, the equity and trust class is important for developing a unique way of thinking.
7. Psychology
Despite the fact that psychology students claim the only truly difficult subject in college is statistics, it is necessary to point out that the field of psychology is tricky and awkward overall. Without denying the fact that psychology rests on a few solid theories about human interaction, mental development and mental organization, it is also true that these theories are mostly indicators that show you where to start. In practice, you need to be open-minded and constantly remember that people are very different and you need to adapt to each and every one of them.
8. Accounting
An important subject for economy students, it is necessary to mention that basic accounting is a necessity for everyone who plans to successfully run a business. In addition, given the current global economic situation, certain topics from accounting such as the cash flow analysis or the best legal methods to use in order to make significant savings for example could prove to be invaluable knowledge and may even get you out of bankruptcy. In spite of its paramount importance, accounting is still one of the most conceptually difficult subjects to understand.
9. Mathematics
In all fairness, with very few exceptions the students’ greatest fear during school years is mathematics. In spite of the fact that the child has studied the subject extensively over the years, during an exam the simple sight of the topic is enough to cast a shadow of doubt as to whether they can correctly solve the problem or not on their minds on. While dreaded, let’s not forget that math is mandatory for practicing any modern science these days.
10. Neuroscience
Once a simple branch of biology, neuroscience has evolved into an interdisciplinary science that requires medium to advanced knowledge of engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics, computer science, linguistic, medicine, philosophy and psychology. Neuroscience deals with the scientific study of the nervous system in all his aspects, from its basic structure to how it can be modified. Because technology is rapidly evolving these days to permit a better imaging of the brain, so is our understanding of the nervous system.
My guess is that the list is 10 subjects that you have trouble understanding. I have trouble understanding why weeds seem to grow better than grass. Your no. 9 is a broad statement as during my years in school I never met anyone who feared math. Admittedly some didn’t like it that much but certainly had no fear of it.
Computer programming isn’t on this list?
Computer Programming should be on the list.
computer programming is based on logical connections and assumptions created by human, whereas all the others are not artificially created thus easier to comprehend (just a guess)
Human intelligence is limited. Things created by God are much more complicated than things created by humans.
bit odd that accounting was higher on the list than neuroscience
I think computer programming and it’s algorithms should be included into this list
Computer programming is not a science. It is just a series of codes that computers can understand. I heard that Facebook has their own computer programming language that sounds like broken English that computer programmers can understand. Some computer languages may sound like broken Russian, French, etc., just depends on who makes it.
power electronics
I would say the science of 5th dimension physics.
nothing is difficult in this world everything is easy for a human brain if you just trust on your self and get more and more interest in these topics.
Do not forget, many people cannot analyze! They even lack common sense!
however Einsteins theory of relativity is also difficult for most people to understand because it contain logic’s and solid pure mathematics.
Anatomy should not be on the list of difficult subjects. It is just straight memorization that anyone can do.
I think philosphy should be one of the subjects because the one question that remains at last is about the exiexistenof god.. PhiloPhiloscan solve that alot
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LOL this is great stuff about anatomy. xD
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There is 4 basic rules of thermodynamics… not 3…
Zeroth law , first law , second law and third law of thermodynamics.
HahaHa Accounting a difficult ?