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Which engineering branch which has lots of physics (or chem) and less mathematics in its course of study?
lalbatros said:That's impossible.
More physics implies more mathematics.
What about that major called "Philosophy of Physics?" Is that the same thing as just "Physics?"
chound said:Which engineering branch which has lots of physics (or chem) and less mathematics in its course of study?
berkeman said:Maybe EE with a specialty in semiconductor physics & IC design.
t!m said:I'm going to go with the obvious answer and say chemical engineering. Needless to say, it will have lots of chem and maybe some interesting physics (especially if you go into nano), but it shouldn't be too heavy on math (comparatively).
dimensionless said:What about that major called "Philosophy of Physics?" Is that the same thing as just "Physics?"
That's pretty much the case. Engineering is essentially applied physics, and mathematics is the language of physics. Both engineering and physics (and other sciences for that matter) are Quantititive!lalbatros said:That's impossible.
More physics implies more mathematics.
I guess it really depends on what you mean by "math." As someone in that area, it's been my experience that while there's a lot of calculation (e.g., of wavefunctions), it's not really necessary to get into QM formalism all that much if you don't want to.leright said:More physics implies more math...
The main focus of this engineering branch is to apply principles of physics to design and develop practical solutions for real-world problems.
Some examples of real-world problems that this engineering branch tackles include designing and improving transportation systems, developing renewable energy sources, and creating advanced materials for various industries.
This engineering branch uses physics principles to analyze and understand the behavior of natural phenomena and physical systems. This understanding is then applied to develop innovative solutions to problems in various industries.
The main difference is in the approach to problem-solving. This engineering branch relies more on understanding the underlying physics principles, while other branches may use mathematical models and equations to solve problems.
Strong problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of physics principles, and the ability to apply them to real-world problems are essential for a career in this engineering branch. Good communication and teamwork skills are also important, as projects often involve collaboration with other engineers and professionals.