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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    What are the major areas of study in a Mechanical Engineering Degree?

    Hello, I am interested in finding out what are the primary fields of study for a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I also want to know how these fields of study fit together. If anyone can help, please contact me. Thank you.
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    Engineering Thoughts on a second degree in Electronic Engineering

    Hi all, I am in the process of wrapping up my degree in Applied Physics with emphasis in electronics. The program has required me to take several courses from the electronic engineering department, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I have done some planning, and it will take me one extra year...
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    Programs Besides the mathematics, how hard is an engineering degree?

    I have read countless articles, threads, discussions, you name it, about engineering, because I have always been back on forth on whether I will succeed at it or not. I have been going to a state university for two years, and am starting at the technical institute this summer. Deciding between...
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    Taking the FE without undergrad degree?

    I have a BS in mathematics, and am currently working on my MS in mechanical engineering. Is it possible to take the FE without an undergrad degree? Is it advisable? I'm currently working on deficiencies, and the program I chose consists of mostly mechanics- I don't have to take...
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    Find a formula for a higher degree antiderivative

    The problem asks to find a formula for a higher degree antiderivative. This formula pattern is similar to the one stated in the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: F(X)=∫f(t)dt. Fn(x)=∫*F(t)dt, with certain expression in the asterisk.
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    Schools Which university is the best for a physics degree

    I was just wondering which university, in england, would you say is the best for a physics degree. I was hoping to go to manchester, but they've put up their entry requirements too high, so I am thinking probably birmingham. Are there any other unis that you would suggest?
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    Programs Which Degree Combination is Optimal for My Future Career?

    If given the opportunity to graduate with two Bachelor's degrees, which of the following combinations would give me the most avenues to take in life? Physics + Computer Science Physics + Computer Engineering Computer Science + Computer Engineering This is part of a 3-2 plan with two...
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    Where can I go with a degree in mathematical physics?

    So I just got accepted into the University of Waterloo's mathematical physics program and I don't know anything about the program. What kind of career could I expect to get if I graduate from the program? If I take this program could I still get a major in accounting, actuary sciences, etc...
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    Masters Degree @24: Is it Normal?

    Is it normal to start masters degree at age of 24 or should I've joined early. . . .i finished my bachelors degree 3years back. . . .and i don't have work experience in my core field which is electronics engineering.
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    Programs Which engineering degree that makes a difference

    Which engineering degree that makes a "difference" I don't mean to sound bias, but I have been contemplating which engineering major I should be. Ultimately, I want to be a doctor in the future. Please don't say doing engineering major as a premed major is bad, I'm not trying to graduate in 4...
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    Programs Debt vs. Longer time to get degree

    When I first went to college out of high school, I didn't really know about the admissions process and my (sort of controlling) mom pushed me to go to this Christian college so not really knowing better on top of without having any friends to ask for help and my guidance counselor not being very...
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    Does it matter where I get my degree?

    Hi forum, I am a high school student who has recently been accepted to the University of Western Ontario. (UWO) My primary goal was to study pure maths at University of Waterloo and go to investment banking after Masters or Ph.D. I have been exploring the UWO's website and soon got...
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    Debt or No Debt? Transferring for a Physics Degree

    I am currently in my second semester at a university with a small physics department (4-6 professors, 40 undergraduates and 0 graduates). It’s cheap enough that if I stay here till I graduate I probably will have no debt or maybe 1-2,000, but I’m considering transferring. Right now I have about...
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    Roots of a third degree polynomal equation (complex numbers)

    Hey everyone! Here I have a problem I don't know how to solve so help would be greatly appreciated! Homework Statement Here is an equation z^3+az^2+bz+c where a, b and c are real numbers. If the roots are drawn in the complex plane they form a triangle with area of 9 units. One root of the...
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    Physics So what types of jobs can I expect with a physics degree?

    So, not going to lie I'm kinda scared about majoring in physics, I'm sure it will be very tough. I plan on majoring in physics and then going for astrophysics while getting my doctorate. After spending all of this time in school i'll have jobs right? I mean I wouldn't think someone with a...
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    Programs Is a 3-2 Dual Degree Program in Engineering at Dartmouth Worth It?

    I am currently a freshman a liberal arts college and have recently taken an interest in engineering as a possible career path. While my school does not directly offer an engineering degree, it does offer a 3-2 dual degree program at Dartmouth, where I spend my junior year and a 5th year there to...
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    Schools Engineering graduate school after physics undergraduate degree

    Hi, are there any pitfalls of switching subject area like this? I'm doing as much as I can to interact with engineers at the moment (such as student projects within the engineering dept. and generally trying to focus my physics towards what I understand to be engineering related as opposed to...
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    Dissociation degree of polyprotic acids

    I can quickly calculate the dissociation degree of a monoprotic acid with the formula below (derived from the Hendersson-Hasselbach equation). I don't see any reason why this would not work also for polyprotic acids but I would like to confirm that it does. I would appreciate it if someone could...
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    Programs Should I Pursue an Astronomy Degree?

    Hi guys, I am wondering whether I would be taken seriously by the admissions committees if I were to apply for a B.S. degree in Physics-Astronomy (concentration) because I am in the social sciences, getting my M.A. in a social science field this May. I want to earn my Ph.D. in Astronomy...
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    Spin 1/2 and 720 degree rotation

    Hello everybody, I was watching a lecture on quantum mechanics, and the lecturer was talking about the 720 degree rotation required for a spin 1/2 particle to return to an identical state. I'm aware of this, but I was more interested in the experiment to show that there is an actual...
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    Engineering PE vs Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering

    For those with a background in Civil; what do you think about graduate degrees in Civil Engineering for people with a different undergraduate background? I don't plan on doing traditional engineering work but a lot of what I do does relate to the water quality part of civil engineering. I'm...
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    Mystery of the lost degree of freedom in a gauge theory

    Something is totally not making sense. In a complex scalar field theory, I have two field degrees of freedom, which I parametrize in polar field coordinates: \phi = \rho e^{i\theta}/\sqrt{2}, where \rho and \theta are real-valued; and its Lagrangian takes the form: \mathcal{L} =...
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    Programs Civil engineering degree question?

    civil engineering degree question? hi i am in grade 11(ontario) and am really interested in becoming a civil engineer i have been looking at unvirsities engineering programs but i don't really think i want to to go to univ first and found out about this college-univ program where you you do a 3...
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    What to do with my BS Biophysics degree?

    Hello forum I recently graduated this summer from UCLA with a BS in biophysics. For the last 3 years, I was completely certain I wanted to go to grad school to either study physics or biophysics. As soon as I graduated, I took the PGRE and scored in the 49 percentile... That was a few months...
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    Degree of diffraction in single slits

    i wonder how we can describe the degree of diffraction of waves in a single slit in a mathematical formula , with the variables , wavelength and slit width ...my attempt to it is to use the equation for double-slit interference(or plane transmission grating) , namely 'd sin theta=n lambda'...
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    Taylor polynomial of degree 1 - solve for theta

    Homework Statement I was given the following problem, but I am having a hard time interpreting what some parts mean. We're given the equation sinθ+b(1+cos^2(θ)+cos(θ))=0 Assume that this equation defines θ as a function, θ(b), of b near (0,0). Computer the Taylor polynomial of...
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    Programs Preparing to apply for computer science as first degree

    I have always wanted to apply for Mathematics in university but lately I have developed an interest in computer science(after having read some parts of the book 'An introduction to parallel algorithms and architectures') - what other books should I read and how do oxbridge interviews go?
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    Programs Is Mechatronics too focused for an undergraduate degree?

    I am currently in first year engineering and I am not sure whether to go into Mechatronics or the more general Mechanical Engineering. A lot of people have told me that Mechanical Engineering is better in that it is more broad and you will get a bit of everything. Also does anyone know what...
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    Programs Math Degree: Bridging the Gap and Understanding Calculus

    Well I've taken calculus 1-3 all up to differential equations and its been quite easy. Though I forgot most of the stuff already. I am going to be taking upper division math but I feel that my math background is still very weak because all I ever did was computations.I never understood why It...
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    Physics Jobs to consider while getting a physics degree

    I am a freshman in college and have my heart set on a degree in physics. Although this is just the beginning for me, I think its worth thinking about my end game. What I'm looking for is knowledge about a job relating to a degree in physics. This is not specific to scientific research or...
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    Programs What Are My Options for Combining Physics and Engineering in a Degree?

    Hy I have to make a decision and this is my dilema: Let's say this is my top3 :D Bachelor's Degree: 1.Engineering Physics(45%) 2.Physics(40%) 3.Applied Mathematics(15%) Master's Degree: 1.Interdisciplinary Science: Integrated approach to Natural Sciences(60%) 2.Renewable and alternative...
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    Programs Online Masters Degree in Mathematics

    Hi All, I would like to know which university/college is good for taking an online masters degree in mathematics at an affordable cost. I am a mechanical engineer and currently working in Saudi Arabia for the past 4 years. I was pretty good in Maths during school and college days. I feel...
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    Compute the degree of K over Q

    I'll skip out some tedious bits that I'm confident I have correct and get to the part I'm stuck on Let L = Q(31/3) [L:Q] = 3 Clearly [K:L] >1 w is a root of X3-1 So [K:L] is less than or equal to 3, in particular it is either 2 or 3 Here is where I'm stuck I tried to show that X3-1 is...
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    Programs Engineering or Maths&Physics degree?

    Engineering or Maths&Physics degree?? OK so currently I am a first year student studying a Bachelor in Science in Mathematics and Physics. I am enjoying it quite a lot, i love problem solving and the satisfaction you get once you manage a question. However i am feeling doubtful about what type...
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    Can you have a formula for every degree of polynomial?

    I have some math people who say you can, and some who say you can't beyond quintic because of the Abel-Ruffini theorem. Which is it? Can I generalize all polynomials? Or at least can I manually make a formula for each individual degree?
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    Are the set of all the polynomials of degree 2 a vector space?

    Homework Statement Let P denote the set of all polynomials whose degree is exactly 2. Is P a vector space? Justify your answer. Homework Equations (the numbers next to the a's are substripts P is defined as ---->A(0)+A(1)x+A(2)x^2 The Attempt at a Solution I really don't...
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    Programs Choose a Degree: Creative Exploration of Math, Science & Technology

    Hello all, I have a choice to make, and it is a pretty hard one, I need to choose a degree. First off let me tell you what I like and what I expect from a degree. Well I consider myself a creative and inventive person, since I was little I was attracted to...
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    Programs Pursuing a Graduate Degree in Math: Advice Needed

    i just graduated college majoring in economics having a 3.85 GPA problem is my interests have shifted to maths particularly geometry and topology i didnt take any such math courses in college but i have read extensively most of the advanced undergrad books on analytical geometry. now i really...
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    Sums of 6th and 7th degree powers

    This is a very similar question to what I posted earlier. Basically I am trying to find when (x+y)6 = x6 + y6 assuming that xy≠0 I am trying to play with it algebraically to find a contradiction, but have been unsuccessful I'm also working on (x+y)7 = x7 + y7 assuming xy≠0 I'm...
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    Can I Apply for Robotics Grad Degrees with a Dual ECE Degree?

    I have decided to major my engineering degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, however I only start this year. I am interested in the field of robotics, specifically the side of the programming, developing intelligent machines and artificial intelligence etc. My question is, would...
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    Programs Mechanical engineering degree vs mechanical engineering technology degree

    What is the difference? My school only offers the technology one. It says you can still take the exams to become a licensed engineer. Will this make an impact job wise? Good or bad?
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    Programs Can you do an M.A degree in quantum physics if you had a degree in Mech. Eng. ?

    If you have a degree in mechanical engineering, can you do an M.A in quantum physics? is it about your previous certificate? or simply your ability to handle the following field?
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    Exactly what does someone with a CS degree have that someone w/out one may not?

    I know this is probably one of the more asked questions on just about any forum dealing with technology or science, but I'm tweaking it a bit. I can learn a program easily. It just comes to me like math (most math lol). However, at times, one of two things usually trip me up: 1. I over...
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    Math Want to go to humanity grad school with math degree?

    I graduated with a math degree in 2010, and been working for my dad ever since. My intention is to get into a graduate program in international relation this year, with the long term plan of being a professor in IR. I need to convince graduate school to take me, because I have no research...
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    Programs Get master's degree by just taking comp?

    Do institutions which do not require master's theses allow scoring high enough on a comp exam to earn a master's degree without either being admitted in their master's program or having taken any classes with them? Thanks
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    Programs Is a master's degree in system's engineering worth it?

    It doesn't seem to be very technical. Seems more like a management/MBA degree. Is it worth it?
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    Schools Transferring out of a community college to pursue a Physics Degree

    Hey guys! Basically I'm at the stage where I'm looking for a four year institution to transfer to. I currently attend a community college named Northern Virginia Community College and so far I have applied to an in state university - the University of Virginia. As some background...
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    Engineering Advice on why not to get a degree in aeronautical engineering.

    Hey Everyone! I really need help here. I have read online in many places that a degree in aeronautical engineering is not really usefull, is this true? If so why? and if not what are the benefits? And my second question is can someone minor in mechanical engineering with a major in aeronatical...
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    What Is the Degree of e^x and log(x)?

    how to find the degree of ex and log(x). For rational expression its deg(Numerator) - deg(denominator). Whats the procedure to be followed to find the degrees of above expressions.. Please help me :)
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    Single Degree of Freedom Equation of Motion(Newtons Second Law)

    Homework Statement Hello guys. Really need your helps. When I construct an equation(moment about point O), do I have to include the rod's mass also? I've heard that I can neglect the rod's mass due to equilibrium equation. On the other hand, I've also heard that I can only neglect mass if the...
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