What is Major: Definition and 1000 Discussions

Hi, I'll be entering my second year as a physics major (full-time), at a competitive top-tire school (University of Toronto), and I am contemplating getting a part-time - 20 hour - job. Has anyone had experience managing full-time studies with a part-time job? If so, what are your opinions? A...

I am not sure if this is the right forum for this question, but I arrived at the question while studying the principle of stationary action so here it is: Consider the problem of finding the shortest path between two non-antipodal points on a sphere. Usually one solves this by using calculus of...

Hi all, So far, I have taken two, non-calc based intro level Physics classes (101 and 102). I really enjoyed the material covered in both classes. For once, I actually enjoyed working through problem sets and I found myself researching topics outside of the classroom. I am seriously considering...

Hey guys, I've taken a long break from the forum by I've decided on a college and major. I'm attending the Virginia Military Institute as an Applied Mathematics major. I had some questions about where to go from here: This is a link to the math curriculum...

It seems like I am stuck with making B's in all my classes except for a select few I get an A or an A minus in. In pre calculus and now in Calculus neither of the professors allow for plus or minus grades and I keep getting in the 87-89% range for these classes and I am leaving with a B in...

Hi everyone. I'm going into junior year of high school this academic year, and I know college is far away, but I'm already wondering about choosing a major. I know I want to do something in the sciences, but I don't know what. I've taken biology, chemistry, and physics and done lots of reading...

I have been doing research in chemistry for quite a while now. I love chemistry! But for about a year now, all of the questions that I've had are of a more purely physical nature. My mentor has some good answers for me, but a lot of the time he doesn't seem to care or know about the answer. He...

So... "long story short" I like Nanotechnology / Nanoengineering better than Bioengineering, but I also like Bio... my question is, which is a better major? Which will get me a better job or get me a job faster? Both fields are "new" and are promising in terms of future, but I've heard...

hello, so I'm am currently about to attend CC this coming fall semester and my major is engineering. However, when i took the placement test i scored into intermediate algebra, which is a remedial class. I feel hopeless. I really want to become an engineer, but i fear that I'm not math-savvy...

I will be starting my third year of community college next month and up until now I have been set on studying physics. I chose physics because I really like the material but I am worried that I won't be able to get a good job without going to grad school and I'm not sure if I want to stay in...

Cc student here with a big question regarding classes in the university in regards to a math major (not sure if theory or applied). I have been looking at degree descriptions for my major in california. I noticed that out schools for abs in mathematics are requiring electives in the natural...

Hello, My name is Leon Pierre, and I am a physics major . I want to double major both in physics and math. My main goal is to be a mathematical physicists , who works in the fields dealing with electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. I am trying to figure out which topics of mathematics am I to...

Hello! I am a rising sophomore with a major in microbiology. I wrote this post to seek out the advice from you in terms of double majoring with the mathematics. Although my primary interest is on the microbiology (especially the virology), I am also deeply interested in the fields of number...

I am a math major and I am positive I want to major in math. Not sure if I want to do applied or pure tho. I will start my calculus 2 in the fall as well as my intro physics course. I am extremely ignorant of what a minor is and what do they do. I was thinking of taking physics courses for...

I am studying Applied Physics at the undergraduate level right now, and I have recently become interested in Systems and Control Engineering. I am working in a student robotics lab, and do a lot of SCE (Systems and Control Engineering) - related work there. I understand that SCE has direct...

I am entering my second year in college, and I am thinking about majoring physics with an emphasis in astrophysics. If I were to go to graduate school in astrophysics, which minor would best complement a physics major? Mathematics? Computer Science? Or maybe even statistics? If I were to...

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum.Looking forward for being an active member here. I am from India, and have recently graduated from High School. I wanted to study medicine, and but did not score good marks in the entrance test.My second choice was to study pure science and do research...

Hello! I just joined your forum after reading responses to another poster suggesting triple majoring was not a good idea. That is the plan of our son who just graduated from high school. His scenario is not like the other poster, so I was wondering if the advice is universal across the...

A very good article I came across. Worth reading, and then we know why the US is where the US is.. http://www.ams.sunysb.edu/~tucker/monthlytucker.pdf

Hello everyone, I am new here and have been digging through the forums to see if my problem has been discussed before, but couldn't really find the answers I was looking for. I am a community college student transferring to university this fall, majoring in physics. However I have had this...

I read elsewhere that if you're studying something like 8 hours per day for college and you're not getting 'A's, then you most likely don't have the natural aptitude for that particular major and will not succeed in that field due to limitations of innate ability. Is there a certain threshold...

colorblind and physicist im colorblind but i have a plan go to a major in physics . its that a problem ? if i take a physics major ? and i want take a minor particle physics / quantum / nuclear physics / a material physics ? thanks

Double major in Math and Physics as a premed or do Biochemical engineering as a premed?? Math and Physics, because I love these subjects and I feel that from a research perspective ( radiation oncology, mathematical oncology, bio physics etc it really gives you a strong foundation.) Second...

Hi everyone, I'm currently an Applied Mathematics major at a local university. I have finished two years. I'm trying to decide if I want finish my applied math degree or transfer and take up electrical engineering at a different school. On the one hand, finishing my applied math degree...

In general, would I expect to be able to complete a double major in physics and computer science in 4 years?

I'm taking Organic Chem 1 and 2 during this summer because I'm double majoring with Material Science but so far Organic 1 just feels a bit boring. Yes ofc I'm going to get an A in it but idk it's interesting but at the same time not. I mean High School Ap chem and College inorganic chem...

Hey guys, I am an indian undergrad student completing my BTech in Industrial engineering in one of top 3 universities in india. I am planing to move on to physics for Grad school and i have a proper profile for it with research projects and Interns in physics. so am kind of sure i would get a...

Hello; I am currently a California Community College student and my interests are currently Math, Physics and Aerospace Engineering. I am trying to decide on a double major between the three of these and was looking for advice on that and what would be best. I guess my options are: Math +...

I am not taking any courses this summer and was wondering what computer programming would be ideal to learn for someone focusing on a particle astrophysics major?

Hi My main question is about applying to Mathematics grad school. I had done my Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Engineering and completed back in 2010. I am looking to go back to school but I don't BME (let alone engineering) is for me. I want to go into Mathematics, it was what I had wanted...

Hi, I'm currently double majoring in physics/biology. I'm interested in developing nano/biomedical sensors, data visualization, mems etc. anything along this line. And I was wondering what major I should pursue for grad school if I want to make the most out of my undergrad majors while doing...

Hello, I currently hold a B.S. in Physics with a minor in Mathematics, but personally felt that to be more prepared for a job in industry, I would need to obtain a Master's degree, so I went through the whole graduate school application process, got into graduate school, and just recently...

I don't know what I should major in, to keep it brief I've already took a year of calc, chemistry, a semester of ordinary diff eq, and physics. Right now I am in generic engineering and can branch out to electrical, industrial, bio medical, or mechanical or possibly transfer to another uni...

I'm nearing the end of my 3rd year as a physics major and I've become really disinterested in most of my upper division physics classes, which is affecting my grades and causing me hate my classes. I really like my electronics class, probably because of how it is not theoretical (I think I am...

Hello everyone, I am a community college student and plan to transfer to a UC for a mathematics major. I am very interested in pure mathematics and all of my math professors (those with phds) say I would be exceptionally good at it. I am still worried about getting a career though. Possible...

I've always had an inferiority complex. In high school, i felt very insecure about my looks and now i feel very insecure about my intelligence. When i was about 5 and learning to count, my parents told me that I sucked at math, so I am very insecure about my math ability, even though i know...

I am an EECS major in first year of undergrad at university. I want to do a second major in mathematics but I have to choose a specialization. I am interested in machine learning and AI, finance, EE, CS etc. The specializations my university offers are: pure mathematics applied mathematics...

Although I am a math/stat major, I find math very challenging. It's very discouraging when chemistry or biology majors breeze through their first-year bio/chem classes and I'm struggling in first-year calculus. Although I did okay in Calc I and half of Calc II, I have to put in a significant...

Homework Statement Determination of Major Products in SN2 reactions? What would be the major product of 2,3-dichloro-3ethyhexane reacted with: 1. one equvalent of NaI in acetone? 2. one equavelent of AgNO3 in methanol and explain your reasoning. Homework Equations N/A The...

coming in on my seismo NOW Southeastern Solomon Islands initially reported as a M 8.3, since dropped to a M 7.6 But its still maxing out my main channel ( maybe it will go back up to ~ 7.8 ?) http://www.sydneystormcity.com/seismograms.htm cheers Dave

I'm debating between applied math and economics major. Which has better job prospects?

Hello, I am an undergrad student who is passionately interested in reverse aging and rejuvenation, stem cells research, or anything else that can possibly bring life extension to this world. However, as I am well familiar with the current job market for biology majors, I think I'd rather...

Hello, all, I am quite interested in pursuing a PhD in physics (preferably theoretical), but I've run into the slight problem that my undergraduate major is not physics. From what I've gathered, I pretty much have my choice of a graduate program in mechanical engineering from my...

Homework Statement The equation ax^2 + 2hxy+by^2=1 represents the equation of ellipse if h^2-ab<0. When x=Xcosθ-Ysiinθ and y=Xsinθ+Ycosθ, the above equation transforms to \dfrac{X^2}{\alpha^2} + \dfrac{Y^2}{\beta ^2} = 1 where σ and β are real numbers. Then find the product of major and minor...

Hi, I am a current community college student (FEMALE) who is about to get an AST degree in Business Admin/Accounting in May. I feel like I really want to change my major now, and feel that I have waned my interest in the Accounting/Business field in general. I recently have just started to...

Okay, I need some opinions here. I'm a physics major (computational) at a state university, currently a sophomore. I'm also double majoring in math, but due to course conflicts, I am considering dropping it. If I drop it, I can graduate in one more year. I plan to go to graduate school. My...

Press Conference on Major Discovery -- primordial B modes? Anyone have more information on this? Any speculation? http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=42751

Hi, I attended college for two years at a large state university. In my fifth semester, due to financial complications, mid-semester I was forced to return home and get a full-time job. I'm looking to apply to another institution as a transfer student. I've earned mostly A's, took honors...

Some background: I've never been good at math, although I'm finding that it doesn't necessarily mean I'll ever be good at it. However, when I was younger (US grade K-7) I was always an A+ student across the board; I've always loved learning and even though I experienced some turbulence, that has...

Ok, so I am just finishing my AA as a physics major and on the fence about two different universities to finish my BS. One of them is more well recognized as far as physics goes (University of Florida). However, being a non-traditional student, it would put me a substantial distance away from...