Double major Definition and 200 Threads

Need opinions :) Hi guys, if I wanted to I could have graduated high school this year but I was unsure of what field to go into. So, I decided to stay an extra year in high school (taking few English and Math courses I did not have space for before). I will be graduating next year for sure so...

I'm a second semester freshman, and maybe I'm getting ahead of myself, but.. Right now, I've declared a Physics BS and a minor in cognitive science. I've been thinking about declaring another major- Computer Science BS. i did some math and saw that some classes canceled out with each other, and...

I'm in the second year of my studies of molecular biology and in the first year of my mathematics degree (in most german universities the concept of a "double major" does not really exist, so you need to "enroll" a second time in order to be granted two degrees at once). I'd certainly like to...

I know this is talked about quite frequently on here and other forums but I wanted to ask a few specifics. First of all, I am a freshman in biological engineering, but I am finding that I'm more interested in physics and generally like the flexibility of the degree, though I'm not positive I...

Hello, I am a freshman at UC Berkeley deciding whether or not to do a double major. I was deciding between a Double Major in Engineering Physics and Astrophysics or a Major in Engineering Physics and Minors in Astrophysics & Mechanical Engineering. However, in order to do a Double Major I...

I'm currently in a somewhat unique situation at the moment. I am about to finish my 5th year of my undergrad degree. I was doing computer science for two years when I realized it was just not for me, so I switched over to electrical engineering. Despite the workload, I enjoy the subject. Now...

I am a freshman at CU Boulder currently studying computer science. Currently I am looking at getting a minor in physics as well as the MS in computer science. I was wondering if I should forgo the MS and get a double major with physics in its place since it would be the same number of credits...

I'm 34 and just starting college. I have to go the community college route. I will get a degree in physics. I wonder though if I should double major in an engineering field?

Hi all, How good/bad an idea is that. I love physics and want to get a phd later but stll want to remain safe. any advice? Is physics+economics bad idea? What about physics major and eco minor only? :confused: DPA

Right now I am a freshman studying physics and considering adding russian as a second major. I already speak it pretty fluently, so the only challenging part would be the required literature classes. With a goal of going to grad school in physics, will a russian degree even matter, or would my...

I am a junior double major studying bioengineering and mathematics. I attend a top 15 school initially as only a engineering major but added math halfway through my sophomore year. The farther I get into the mathematics programs, the more I love it. I finished the major requirements, and...

I am currently a sophomore electrical engineering student. I recently found out that my university offers a double major in EE and Physics that would only require one additional semester beyond the standard EE degree. I am really interested in both physics and EE and I was wondering if this...

Just wondering if I get get some opinions on what is thought to be more "employable", a double major in physics and math, or physics and chemistry? Or if there's another combination you would like to recommend, feel free! Some sources online say physics is a great thing to major in with...

I am a Mechanical engineering student.This is my first year and i am thinking about doing a double major with physics.I am considering about double majoring with physics because i am interested about physics.I have second thoughts though.I have second thoughts because i am not sure how logical...

"AES students are also encouraged to consider a technical minor or double major in electrical engineering, computer science, applied math, engineering physics, astrophysical and planetary sciences, or atmospheric and oceanic sciences." -CU Boulder Aerospace engineering requirements page...

I'm a college Sophomore double majoring in computer science with a minor in applied mathematics and a major in mathematics for information systems. I just laid out my potential schedules for the next 5 semester of college until I graduate. I have roughly 10 math classes left to take. I'm...

Hello everyone, I am looking to see what some of you would do in my place. Let me explain the situation, because its a little complicated. Financial aid is cut off at 188 attempted credit hours, and I am dependent upon financial aid to pay for school. Right now, I am just returning to...

I'm a 2nd year college student currently studying Aerospace Engineering. I love Engineering but I'm slightly more passionate about Astrophysics and Astronomy related stuff. Is it possible to double major in Aerospace Engineering and Astrophysics? I assume both majors share a lot of the same courses.

Or are they basically equal?

I'm currently a sophomore at college and I have a very high gpa. My school offers a program where I can work on BS in EE, Math, and MS in Math in just a few years. What I'm wondering is if there are a lot of career opportunities for choosing this path. I am completely interested in finding...

I'm a high school senior and I'm toying around the idea of double majoring in cs and physics, as I incredibly enjoy both fields. I aced AP Computer Science and AP Physics C(both Mechanics and EM). With AP credit, will I be able to complete a cs physics double major in 4 to 5 years without...

Hi everybody, I am entering my first year of university (again) and I want to complete a double major in either physics and math or physics and computer science, but I do not know which one will benefit me the most. Right now I see physics and computer science double major path more...

Chemists/Physicists: Is it advisable to take 3rd Bachelors program: BS Mathematics after first Double Major? Well, my reason is that I ended up hating biotechnology (biochem in particular) and I'd like to see myself doing quantum chemistry (I'm a 5th year student of a Bachelor's program in...

Is this reasonable or should I just chose one of them? What jobs can you get with just an undergrad degree in math or EE? Thanks! Micromass will comment to convince me that I should just do math.

I have to choose an undergrad major but I’m not sure.. I’m torn between these 3 majors: civil eng, mathematics, interior design My interests are very vast(that’s why I’m very indecisive about my major); it’s mostly math and arts, buildings/roads/bridges/interiors/furniture/ My strengths...

Hi, Just a bit of background first: I'm going to be a sophomore this upcoming school year and my current major is Computer Science. I intend to apply to graduate school for a PhD in CS. However, I've become really interested in getting a double major in Applied and Computational Math as well...

I am a mechanical engineering and math double major at a state-university, and as far as math goes am mostly focusing on math that can be applied to the fields of engineering (specifically mechanical and nuclear). I am going to be finished with all of the undergrad differential equations...

http://www.northeastern.edu/registrar/major-2.html According to that site there is actually a difference. My university has two campuses and each offers one of each. The above is not my university and I don't know if those definitions applies to my university or are universal. At the end...

Double major: Astronautics & Astronomy..possible?? From the little research I've done, I've gathered that to double major at any university, there must be great overlap in the topics studied/researched (phd) associated with the degrees. I am curious as to how accurate this is and also as...

I'm going to be transferring to Virginia Tech from a community college in New York soon for Electrical Engineering, I have always had a strong aptitude for physics particularly E&M. I'm starting to think that I might want to end up going to graduate school for physics. My question is would a...

HI, I have two choices right now to finish before graduation: Double major in physics and applied math And MS in physics degree ( concurrent program) I could only finish one of them in May next year. After graduation, I want to apply for a PhD program in finance or financial...

I'm going to be going to college in about two and a half years, and I've spent some amounts of time trying to figure out what I should major in. So far, I've come up with this: Double major in Electrical and Computer Engineering, minor in physics. I just have some questions for this, however...

Philosophy+Mathematics or Physics will definately bring a synergistic effect, however, how about mechanical engineering and philosophy? has anyone taken this combination?

Background: I'm a freshman physics major, and I noticed that I have a time conflict between these 2 pairs of introductory classes that I want to take, and they are only offered once in 2 years, so I will like some opinion on which I should take: 1. graph theory OR continuum mechanics 2...

So I know there's another thread but I don't want to hijack it, and I'm going to math major as well so I'll be taking another 8-10 or so semesters beyond calculus/linear algebra. I'm interested in doing physics with a theoretical bent. From what I've gathered, group theory and differential...

Advice PLEASE! I am an Undergraduate going into my junior year and aspiring to double major in Physics and Mathematics. I am really confused on the path of Mathematics that I should take. I am very interested in taking the real analysis sequence I just really would like to hear from someone who...

I was wondering if anyone here at PF is doing or has done this type of sequence at their university or college. I'm into my sophomore year and it seems doable for me. I'm still in the process of taking my lower division courses so I'm not sure how hard the upper division classes will be (I have...

When i hear people say this, i don't even believe them. I'm looking at the course calendar for electrical engineering at the university i want to attend and the course calendar for a math major at the same university. It's just not possible. Like quite literally there's just not enough credits...

I am currently a first year student at the university of regina in cananda. I am majoring in engineering right now, and i am honestly finding it fairly "easy" so far. By "easy" i mean that i am finding a lot of very difficult problems in the book, and i am constantly blown away by how...

Sorry to bring up yet another topic about such hackneyed subject, but I've reached the point in my academic career where I need to start making some important decisions, and I could really use some advice. I'm currently a 3rd year double major at Georgia Tech in electrical engineering and...

I have recently made a change in my future PhD track from astrophysics to computational neuroscience or something very closely related. I am currently a physics major and was going to add biology in the spring. After doing some background research it seems that my current BSc track will suffice...

If one were to go onto experimental/nuclear physics in graduate school, which double major do you all think would be the better/best option? Physics and Applied Mathematics or Physics and Nuclear Engineering The reason I ask is I recently talked to a graduate student in experimental...

I'm currently a 3rd year (on a 5yr plan) EE major, but I've always been interested in ME, is it too late (or inadvisable or impossible) to start double majoring in ME now? EE's not easy but I am not struggling too badly. I have a very vague idea of the double majoring process, would that be...

I am going on to my fourth semester in the spring or 2011 at a community college and I have not taken any physics classes yet. I want to be a physics/math double major so if I change my mind on either one i can fall back on the other. Right now i guess i would consider myself a math major...

I know I want to complete a Comp. Sci major, but I'd like to double major either with Math or Physics, out of pure interest. What would be most beneficial for a Comp. Sci major? I'll list the courses I'd be required to take below: Here are the math courses I'd take: 2 applied math courses...

I'm currently an EE/Physics double major. Lately I've been leaning heavily towards pursuing a PhD in Physics once I'm done with my undergrad. This is my question: Would an EE degree be a worthwhile effort for someone going on to a PhD in Physics? I feel that a Physics/EE double major is an...

Hi. I am currently a senior in highs chool and have already been accepted to a college [UMKC]. I was wondering if it would be beneficial for me to double major in Physics and Math. I am planning on going to grad school and getting a Ph.D in Astrophysics or theoretical physics. Would double...

I am thinking I will major in EE and Physics is this a wise course of action? My true passion has always been physics however I also wish to have the practicality of the EE degree to fall back on if for some reason higher level studies in physics don't work out( I hear it is very difficult to...

Evening everyone, I come to you with the age old BA vs. BS question with an added twist. I plan to double major in Chemistry and Physics, and I'm a junior transfer to Emory University. I'd like a math/bio minor, but that's another story. My previous school had pretty flexible course offerings...

I want to double major in AstroPhysics and Quantum Mechanics. But considering the two work on different scales (Sizes of matter- One Celestial, the other, Sub Atomic), is it an unrealistic goal? The two fields are at odds at the moment, so I'm starting to have doubts as to whether or not it's a...