Major Definition and 1000 Threads

So I will soon be beginning an undergraduate degree in physics, going to a highly reputable university in Canada. My question is in regards to adding a second major in Math. I know that it's most likely to early for me to decide what area of physics I wan't to specialise in, but through lost of...

I am studying supply chain management and I am really starting to feel like I have no desire to enter the bureaucratic nonsense involved with the corporate workforce. I decided to go into supply chain because it seemed more interesting than management. I also did it because it pays well and...

I'm having a hard time assessing the reality of job prospects in quantum computing research. The research seems mostly limited to schools I wouldn't dream of getting into and the companies pursing the technology seem limited as well. I'm currently undeclared and taking the basic math...

Hi folks , I want to know could a guy succeed In Physic Without Having Physic Major And Powerful Math ? I like physics but because of not having powerful math and physics ، and my family opinions I'm learning biology( But I like biology too )

Is it possible, or worth the trouble? A little background info: I'm currently a freshman at a small liberal arts college. I didn't give much thought to anything outside of the humanities when I chose to come here because I wanted to go to law school, which doesn't require any prerequisites. I...

First off, I have this huge bug with math. When I understand it the problems take me a few seconds to do, when I don't, its like world war 3. So why did I pick physics of all things? Because I love space, I would love nothing more then to study the planets. But to do this it will require a...

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...

So I am almost done with my Chemistry Major, but I really enjoy physics! Is it possible to still go into physics, maybe Chemical Physics, Astrochemistry, or Material Science. I don't want to start over, but can I still go into graduate school in Physics?

Good evening, everyone. I am a high school graduate who is about to enter the university. I think I have some idea of what I want to do in the future, because I am totally sure I want to enroll in a pure physics major. However, I know that nowadays that might not be enough to successfully...

Hello, I am currently a college student planning on transferring this upcoming fall. I am a Physics major with plans to get a Ph.D in theoretical Physics. What school, do you think, will better prepare me for my academic path? Thanks all!

I'm a 4th year physics major. I really love physics (specifically astrophysics) and my dream career is to do astrophysics research, but I've never gotten an A on a physics test (=> never gotten an A in a physics class) and I have no idea how to (I have some time to bring my GPA up because I'm...

Tell me if I am being unreasonable. I have all the required math courses more than fulfilled and I have a 3.68 GPA. Not a stellar number, but decent IMO. I can't graduate until next spring becuase of a required seminar offered only once a year. Besides the one seminar, I have all next year...

I think I want to be math major I have taken Algebra and I am in precalc and in my first year of college. Can anyone give me advice I admit I am not good in math I got a b- in Algebra but on my spare time I've studied calc all the way up the substitute integration.

need help please in calculating semi major axis(SMA) of a binary star.. if for example the orbital distance of star A is 50AU and star B is 100 AU from the centre of mass what would the SMA be? is it as simple as the half way point ? ie 75AU? thanks in advance

Dear PF, I've been a lurker for about a year now and decided I needed a bit more advice: I'm a freshman physics major getting ready to pick classes for this spring quarter. So far I've taken/taking: Fall: Multivariable Calculus: A Honors Intro Mechanics: A Winter: Vector Calculus...

Hello, I'm having a problem finding the minor and major axsis lengths of an ellipse from three points, the ellipse's center, and two conjugate end point diameters. I have no problem solving the problem when the conjugate diameters align with the minor and major axsis, but when they don't the...

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...

This is another problem than I've been stuck on for a long time and I tried reading and watching videos but I only find first order partial differentiation with more than two variables or higher order partial differentiation with only two variables. (I'm not calling f a variable but I am calling...

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...

Hello there, I'm not really big on posting around here, mostly just lurk and read. Today however I feel I really need some help with making an important decision in my life. Being that this is the physics forums, and almost all of you are going to have a better knowledge of physics and even...

"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 originally wanted to major in chemical engineering, but I really like math more and I'm afraid I won't like my job as a chemical engineer even though I'm very good at the subjects so far. Is an applied mathematics major still as viable as an engineering field (which I hear is almost a...

First time posting here. However, this question has been on my mind for a while. I'm currently a second year philosophy major, but a few months ago (after doing some research and some self-studying) I realized that I would rather be studying math. I'm currently taking Calculus II and Linear...

So I'm entering my 3rd year of an Electrical Engineering degree and we're required to choose a second major from the following: 1. Control Systems 2. Power and Energy Systems 3. Signal Processing 4. Telecommunications And I'm unsure which one to go for because I have interests in all fields...

I want to be in the research, development and construction of quantum computers, quantum circuits etc? General electrical engineering with a focus on quantum tech or will something along the lines of physicist be enough? Thanks

I am interesting in geology, anthropology and zoology. Which of these has better job prospects, considering that I'm willing to get a Masters and PhD if required? Also, which major is better for understanding human evolution, zoology or anthropology? And is it possible to switch from Biotech...

Ive been accepted to University of Texas at Austin as a physics major! Still waiting on a reply from MIT but I am not holding my breath. I was wondering if anybody has any tips for a soon-to-be physics major, or perhaps anyone who actually attended UT Austin who could offer some tips about the...

For my physics major I'm required to take a broadening unit each semester. I've decided I'll learn a language, I'm thinking either German or Japanese (although I would welcome other suggestions). I would be just as happy to learn either language, so I thought I'd pose the question as to which...

First let me start off that I'm not sure if this is the right section but will post anyhow. I'm a junior in HS with a GPA of 4.06 (took PreAp courses) I'm strong in math and sciences(Except for chemistry) I have taken Computer Science and Cisco ccna exploration as for my technologies...

Hey guys. So I came here to ask a couple of questions that you guys probably know the answers to. Basically, I am a high school senior and I took physics in my junior year, and I loved it so much I took it again in senior year (this time just a higher level course). I'm really loving it. I ace...

One of my life goals is to really just learn how a computer works. I want to learn all the mathematics it takes to understand how a computer works, i want to know the history of it, i want to basically go back to first principles of how a computer works and understand how it evolved into it's...

Hi all, I am a recently graduated student with a bachelors in a non-quantitative degree (finance) at a reputable school with a ~3.6 GPA. I'd always been interested in mathematics but had opted for finance because I was lured by the prospects of making big bucks. Over the last year, I've...

Hi all, I'm in a bit of a dilemma here. Long story short, in about a year from now I will be applying to university and I'll have to make the dreadful choice of selecting a major. Ideally I'd like to chose Physics, but I'm having doubts concerning job prospects. Our family has been...

I'm working in the Power Systems team of CubeSAT. It is concerned with building a small student satellite with dimensions of 10x10cm. Our basic block diagram is as follows Solar panels-> In parallel Shunt Regulator -> Buck Converter->PRU (MAX8934A)->DC-DC Converters->Loads The shunt...

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...

Hi, I'm pursing a B.S. of electrical engineering at my university at the moment. I have like 21 credits which I can freely choose which is a lot. I wanted to take courses that would be required of me if I were to pursue a M.S. in electrical engineering so that way if I ever do finish pursing...

Hey there, I've browsed these forums a lot but I never actually signed up, and I thought this would be a good place to ask this. In high school, I was very good at math, and when I took chemistry in tenth grade I really enjoyed it. When I took physics in twelfth grade, I thought that I also...

It has been a year for the history books. What were the major events of 2011? I put the Arab Spring, Libya, leaving Iraq, and getting Bin Laden, right at the top of the list.

again, I am in a bit of a dilemma, as my screen-name would suggest lol so I am currently in physics+CS and I am wondering if i should switch to math+CS, but if i switch to math+CS and ill have to take more logic and theoretical CS courses, which I am not too interested in, if i stay in...

Greetings, So I was trying to sketch some plans about what to do in college. One option would be Engineering here in Brazil, in my city we have a great Engineering school, which is known for giving its students a ton of work opportunities - it wouldn't be too hard for me to get a fairly...

Hello, I am currently a sophomore electrical and computer engineering major at a liberal arts college. I am applying for transfer for next year. Due to the lack of small schools that offer ECE, I am now considering switching to physics. I am not sure if this is a good idea as the things in...

So as a physics undergrad, I have been studying extensively into the popular (and useful) textbooks books by Stewart (Calc), Boas (Methods), and Riley (Methods). Any ways, I was just wondering, is there another book on mathematics for that a physics major should probably like to look, say after...

I'm a freshman in university, just finishing up my first semester (I've got 3 finals left and then I'm done). I just turned 18 last week, too. I'm in arts at the moment, but I've been thinking that I want to switch to sciences and aim for a degree in astronomy...the problems I face, however: -...

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.

I am in my first year at the university as a Bachelor of the Arts student rather than as an engineering student. Though I may be able to switch in my second year, this isn't likely given the first-year course load in the engineering school. If I were to get the B.A., would I be able to enter a...

Hello everyone, I am doing B.Tech. in Engineering Physics and in my final year right now. I come from a reputed institute we are generally offered on campus jobs although at my institute there aren't many core companies related to my major. Anyway, my plans are to obtain a masters degree. My...

I am a junior in high school I am at a total lost to what college I should apply to and what I should major in. I know that I want to work on molecular assemblers later in life, but I don't know what school will be best for me. Can anyone please help me find out which school I should apply to...

I am currently in my third year of my geology degree which I am enjoying but I love physics too. I don't really want to be strictly a geologist after I graduate, more like a geophysicist as I've taken an interest in seismology after narrowly surviving the 2011 Christchurch quake while in New...

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