What is Degree: Definition and 1000 Discussions

An academic degree is a qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university. These institutions commonly offer degrees at various levels, usually including bachelor's, master's and doctorates, often alongside other academic certificates and professional degrees. The most common undergraduate degree is the bachelor's degree, although in some countries there are lower level higher education qualifications that are also titled degrees (e.g. associate degrees and foundation degrees).

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    Engineering Possible Jobs for Someone with an Engineering Degree and Immense Anxiety

    Here's some background info: I just graduated with a B.S. in M.E. with a decent GPA (3.7/4.0), I have about a year of internship experience, and I passed the F.E. exam. I imagine there are tons of recent graduates with similar or better credentials than me, and I'm just looking for internships...
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    Programs Engineering Physics Degree: Pros/Cons & Pursuing Internships

    I am contemplating of going for a Physics Degree with the Engineering Physics option. I think it's a good option to possible pursue a graduate degree in aerospace engineering. I am not sure though. Would someone please give me their opinion on the matter of exactly if engineering physics is the...
  3. S

    Impulse for 2 Degree of freedom system

    I have a question which might be simple. Suppose we have a 2 degree of freedom system such as a double pendulum which is suspended from the ceiling. Now if the second ball (the lower one) collides with the wall, how can we find the impulse exerted on the ball. I mean do we consider the...
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    Partial Fractions: Numerator vs Denominator | Explained in 5:30

    Why in partial fractions does the power of the denominator have to be one more than that of the numerator, when splitting up the expression. Skip to 5:30. Thanks.
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    Engineering What are some opinions of a Mechanical Engineering Technology degree

    What are some of your guys thoughts about a Mechanical Engineering Technology degree?
  6. S

    Physics Investment for Physics Degree from a foreign country

    I am from India and I am currently studying Electrical Engineering from a good private college( with a considerable CGPA of 8.5). But I was never interested in Engineering. All I wanted to go for was Pure,Basic and theoretical Physics. Many "experienced" people advised me to do engineering and...
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    Solving Polynomials of Increasing Degree

    x^2+2\\\\ \frac{2}{3} x^3 + \frac{13}{3} x\\\\ \frac{1}{3} x^4 + \frac{14}{3} x^2 + 2\\ \\ \frac{2}{15} x^5 + \frac{10}{3} x^3 + \frac{83}{15} x\\ \\ \frac{2}{45} x^6 + \frac{16}{9} x^4 + \frac{323}{45} x^2 + 2\\\\ \dots ?
  8. R

    Programs I might have decided on a degree, but need some input

    After MUCH consideration, I think I want to be a software engineer. Why? Because I think it's the most marketable degree that will suit my skills in math / problem solving / logic. I am currently going to a 2 year community college. The fall will be my last semester at this 2 year college...
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    Generators and Defining Relations on the Symmetric Group of degree n

    Homework Statement I am working through MacLane/Birkhoff's Algebra, and in the section on Symmetric and Alternating groups, the last few exercises deal with generators and Defining relations for Sn (the symmetric group of degree n). These read: 11. Prove that Sn is generated by the cycles (1...
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    Programs Earning a second bachelors degree after already having a bachelors degree

    If someone were to already have a bachelors degree, and then wanted to pursue a second bachelors degree, how much credit of the first bachelors degree would count towards a second? The reason I ask is because a bachelors degree includes a lot of general eds and common prerequisites that...
  11. R

    Programs I need degree guidance (long read)

    This might be a long post. So thanks in advance for reading it and trying to help. First, some background on me. I am a student at a community college, and during the fall will be my third semester at the college. I was following a premed course schedule, but I have come to a realization that I...
  12. drant22

    Programs Types of jobs while studying for my engineering degree?

    Aside from typical engineering internships, what other opportunities might I look into while studying for my Mechanical Engineering degree? I am holding down a part time job currently, so the workload can be handled, but I am looking to maybe try to get anything related to the field, but I am...
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    Math General Mathematics vs Applied Mathematics vs Statistics degree. Differences?

    What are the differences between these three undergraduate degrees? I am contemplating on being an Applied Mathematician. I have a natural desire to solve statistics and probability questions. If I were to come across a real life problem I would try to involve these concepts in solving them...
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    Physics Job applying with physics degree

    i have been reading around about physics degree gpa's and businesses looking at resumes and the first thing they see is gpa...etc... my question pertains to the importance of my gpa as a whole, or my gpa of math and physics classes alone. I am asking this because my gpa isn't that high right now...
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    Does how long you took to earn your degree matter? Masters Worth it?

    Would a employer care how long it took me to earn my bachelors? When hiring managers look at my resume the are able to tell how long it took me to earn my degree. Some people finish their degree in 3 years, some 4, some 5. Does it matter? If I took 5 years to earn my degree and took only...
  16. R

    Programs Mathematics degree not going too well advice needed.

    Hello PF, I would be grateful for some advice regarding my study situation. I have lived in the UK for a while and now have moved to back to Europe to start there a mathematics degree. I did not have a particularly mathematical education, so I did a year long access course to higher...
  17. J

    Connection between roots of polynomials of degree n

    Homework Statement The two polynomial eqns have the same coefficients, if switched order: a_0 x_n+ a_1 x_n-1 + a_2 x_n-2 + … + a_n-2 x_2 + a_n-1 x + a_n = 0 …….(1) a_n x_n+ a_n-1 x_n-1 + a_n-2 x_n-2 + … + a_2 x_2 + a_1 x + a_0 = 0 …….(2) what is the connection between the roots of...
  18. S

    Programs Going back for second degree in Physics with some questions

    Hello all. I am a long time lurker and I have recently run into a snag in my academic career. I was wondering if y'all could be of some help. First the background: I attended a very small university in Georgia and obtained a degree in mathematics last May (2011). I graduated with a 3.8 GPA...
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    How can I prepare a 25 degree brix 100ml solution with sucrose?

    Hello there, I'm learning how to make wine in my Chemistry class and the first task we had to do is prepare a 100ml solution with a 25% sucrose content. However, I don't know where to begin. I know that 25 grams of sugar plus 75 grams of water will not add up to 100mls of solution. I've done...
  20. S

    Multi Degree of Freedom system (Structural Dynamics)

    I have been reading the theory/math concerning the solution of multi degree of system-free and forced vibration. I need to do this for an upcoming project which is to do with some development concerning vibrations and thus thought that I should see again over my Engineering school notes...
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    Approximating sin(1/10) using 3rd degree Taylor polynomial

    Homework Statement what is the 3rd degree taylor series of sin(1/10), and calculate the error of your answer. the wording of this question may be a little off, i just took a test and this was what i remembered about the question. The Attempt at a Solution i didnt think that this was...
  22. K

    Am I Bad at Math? Experiencing Math Envy Before My Undergrad Degree

    So I'm going to start my undergrad degree in applied physics this summer, and I'm having a particularly annoying case of math envy. I decided to brush up on my physics and math skills before I go to uni, but this made me realize that I'm actually very bad at proving math theorems and the like...
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    Math Explore a Dual Physics/Math Degree: Essential Information for Aspiring Engineers

    I'm taking a "Physics with mathematics" degree, the program has courses like medical physics, electromagnetic theory, quantum mechanics and physics, atomic and nuclear physics and relativity, electricity and magnetism, multivariable calc, numerical methods, calculus and analytical geometry and...
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    Converting Trigonometric Ratios to Degree

    Hi! I'm just a beginner i don't know much about trigonometry... can you tell me how to convert the trigonometric ratios to degree.. for example: o.3333 how did it become 19.47degree ? i saw it in the book... can you tell me how? I know this is simple for you all! i want to solve it without using...
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    Programs What jobs other than physics/engineering jobs can you get with a P/E degree?

    I want to either be a physicists or an engineer but I've read that after graduate school it is sometimes hard to find a job. So my question is what what jobs other than physics/engineering jobs can you get with a physics/engineering degree? I hear business is a possibility partly because of...
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    Question relates to Degree and some other simple question.

    1. Marcia was driving her car at the constant speed of 19.2 m/s when she saw the light turn red. It took her .13 sec to hit the brakes, but then the car slowed at the constant rate of 6.2 m/s2 until it stopped. How much time did it take for the car to stop moving after the light turned red.? How...
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    Physics Options After Getting Undergrad Physics Degree

    I'm about to go to college in one year, so I'm trying to figure out what I want to do (which college I want to go to, what major, etc.) Right now, I am most likely looking at majoring in physics and doing the pre-med track. Of course, though, this is only tentative...who knows what I'll want...
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    Programs How good is a computer science degree?

    I'm considering doing a computer science degree (in the UK) but recently I've been put off from reading what other people have to say about it. It seems most people think a degree in maths, physics or engineering is much better because with those degrees you can do everything you could do with a...
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    Programs Dual Degree - Computer Science & Biomedical Engineering?

    Hey everyone, I am currently pursuing a BS in Computer Science and am about half way through. I am really enjoying the program and want to finish it. I have also taken an interest in Biomedical Engineering and was considering starting on a BS in this area after I finished my degree in...
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    MHB Polynomial of Degree 98: Value of $p(100)$

    If $p(x)$ be a polynomial of degree $98$ such that $\displaystyle p(x) = \frac{1}{x}$ for $x=1,2,3,...,98$ Then value of $p(100)=$
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    Programs MBA after an Engineering Degree or Business Degree?

    If one wants to work as a financial or risk analyst, would it be better to have a bachelor in engineering or business? Obviously, a business major would help me in the field, but someone told me that this way you will become a one trick pony, you should have broad knowledge and go for a...
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    Is the angular degree of freedom on a circle considered a gauge degree?

    Is it okay to classify the angular degree of freedom of a point on a circle as a gauge degree of freedom? (i). One can add 2Pi to angle without changing the position of point. (ii). U(1) symmetry exp (i theta)
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    Engineering How do you get an engineering job with a physics degree?

    Long story short, I flunked out of grad school for a physics PhD last year. My advisor hired me on as an employee in the lab. Basically I made a grad student salary and worked like a grad student, but it wasn't towards a degree. Now I want to find a "real" job that I can actually support myself...
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    What are the benefits of an MD PhD degree?

    I'm in high school right now, but I already am fascinated by science, predominately physics and medical or biomedical sciences and my goal is to become a surgeon. I'v heard of people getting MD PhD double degrees and was wondering what are these good for, are they worth it, and then with one...
  35. P

    How is sine of 90 degree possible

    I don't know how can a triangle be formed with two angles each 90 degree. If it is not possible, then how do we calculate sin 90 degree = 1 ?
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    How to prove algebraic constructability of a 30 degree angle?

    Homework Statement I don't know how to approach this proof, does this amount to proving that you can construct a line segment of length sin(30)?Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
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    MHB Polynomial of degree 3. splitting field.

    If $F$ is the field of rational numbers, find the necessary and sufficient conditions on $a$ and $b$ so that the splitting field of $p(x)=x^3+ax+b=0$ has degree exactly $3$ over $F$. ATTEMPT: If $p(x)$ is not irreducible in $F[x]$ then the splitting field of $p(x)$ over $F$ can have degree...
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    Programs Financial Aid for 2nd Degree Help?

    Hey All, To start out with, I have a degree in Biology, emphasis Microbiology from MNSU Mankato that I received in 2010. I'm working for a good biotech company but am going back to school this fall for Mechanical Engineering. Aerospace engineering is absolutely fascinating to me. Biomedical...
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    Who can tell me something about degree of freedom in statistic?

    being stuck by standard deviation, I just can't understand the difference between n and n-1. who can give me some concrete examples? thank you!
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    Is a 1 degree rotation of a point possible?

    Let's say the center of a circle on a graph is (0,0), and the point at the circumference is (-7,24). Do you think it is possible to find a point that is not on the lattice point using a 1 degree rotation? ^By that I mean if it is possible to do a 1 degree rotation of the point to find a...
  41. J

    MHB Minimum degree of a polynomial passing through points

    If p(x) is a polynomial such that p(0)=5 ,p(1)=4 ,p(2)=9,p(3)=20 , the minimum degree it can have
  42. S

    Physics Is it better to get a physics degree than a business degree to work in business?

    I was reading an article how the business degree (aside from accounting and perhaps finance) is considered by employers to be virtually worthless. The reasons for this are basically that the typical business student is not too bright and rather lazy, with virtually no math or computational...
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    Comp Sci 90 degree rotation of a 2D array in c++

    Homework Statement I am trying to rotate a 2D array of type string. I am not sure what the problem is with my function. Flipping does occur but for some reason, it's not by 90. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution The program consists of a function and the main. Here's...
  44. K

    How do we know the degree of a root which is also a point of inflexion?

    Hey guys, I was looking at an exam I did last year and tried to solve a question, which at the time I couldn't do. Unfortunately I'm running into the same problem I had during the exam, so hear me out on this one Question: The graph below has equation y =ax(x-b)(x+c)^d. Write down the values...
  45. S

    Math Career opportunities after a degree in math

    Hi all, I'm just looking for some advice. So, here's the situation: I just finished my first year in university and am currently enrolled in the honours maths program (having switched over from physics :tongue:). I just had an introductory analysis course and I loved it enough to attend the...
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    Exploring the Degree of Fields: A Comprehensive Query Guide

    I'm not sure if my reasoning below is correct or not. If a=e\stackrel{\underline{2πi}}{5}, then Q(a) = {r + sa + ta2 + ua3 +va4 : r,s,t,u,v \in Q} . [Is this correct?] Then [Q(a):Q] = 5 as {1, a, a2, a3, a4} form a basis for Q(a) as a vector space over Q. However I am not sure if my...
  47. FOIWATER

    Programs Is Bridging from an Electrical Engineering Tech to a BEng Degree Worth It?

    I am an electrical engineering tech. graduate who is planning to bridge into a degree program that takes two years to finish. Has anyone here ever received their BEng in this way? I have been out of school for about a year, working towards a industrial journeysman certification and gaining...
  48. K

    Programs Starting Astrophysics degree this year. Advice.

    Hi everyone, I've recently accepted an offer to study astrophysics at Hertfordshire starting this September, obviously I'm excited, but after working for a few years in I.T then going back to college this year and starting university next year when I'll be nearly 22, I'm also in need of advice...
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    First Order, Second Degree ODE

    Homework Statement Solve y^2*(1-(dy/dx)^2)=1 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I expressed the ODE in terms of dy/dx and considered two cases. I got (a) y^2 = 1 + (x+C)^2 (b) y^2 = 1 + (-x+C)^2 where C is a constant However, my professor told me that there is...
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    Physics Jobs as a physics degree for processor developing companies (e.g. Intel)

    I'm near the end of sophomore year at undergrad as a physics major, and recently, my biggest dream job became combining the two fields I love the most: Physics and Technology. I love technology. I 'm always updated on the newest microprocessor chips and tech news. I go on engadget and other tech...
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