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under_par_00
Nov7-08, 01:30 AM
I am a 2nd year physics undergrad and I am thinking about a switch to EE. I like the thought of grad school, maybe to be an engineer, so I want to know if my undergrad in physics is going to prepare me enough. Some of the upper year classes I will be taking are: (all 1 term classes):
E&M I and II
QM I and II
Classical Mechanics I
Thermo I
Computer Simulations
Modern Physics Lab
Optional Classes I will take:
Optics and Photonics
Electronic Devices
Nanomaterials

When I look at some of the courses offered to EE students, I see some familiar things that I am learning, but I wonder if my degree will prepare me for a switch later on...

lurflurf
Nov7-08, 04:02 AM
Physics classes (especially E&M) contain some things used by EE, but EE cointains many things not taught in physics classes and the things in both are often done differently. If you have sereous interest you should consider auditing or taking for credit a few EE classes. Ask one of your instructers about it.