What is Programs: Definition and 562 Discussions

A computer program is a collection of instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a specific task.
A computer program is usually written by a computer programmer in a programming language. From the program in its human-readable form of source code, a compiler or assembler can derive machine code—a form consisting of instructions that the computer can directly execute. Alternatively, a computer program may be executed with the aid of an interpreter.
A collection of computer programs, libraries, and related data are referred to as software. Computer programs may be categorized along functional lines, such as application software and system software. The underlying method used for some calculation or manipulation is known as an algorithm.

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    Lowish Verbal GRE Score and Top Physics Grad Programs

    Hi Everyone, I just finished up the GRE with with a Verbal:530, Q:780, A:5.5 and was wondering how much that low verbal score would hurt my chances at top grad schools in astrophysics. I know a lot of averages are ~600ish, but I have the following on my resume which I think is rather...
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    Requirements for Applied Math Grad. Programs

    Hello everyone, I am an undergrad double majoring in mechanical engineering and mathematics. I want to say, up front, that I cannot really see myself ever pursuing a degree in pure math. I expect (at least, for now this is the case -- who knows what the future actually holds), that I will stay...
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    Programs for Grand Canonical Monte Carlo

    Hi all, I need to perform Grand Canonical Monte Carlo simulation. Does anybody knows any of this? I used Music (http://www.iec.northwestern.edu/software.php), but It cannot create Potential Map for my very large MOF.
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    Schools Imperial College physics MSc programs

    Entering my 4th year of physics at University of Toronto, the time has come to look at graduate school... I've just come across http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/theoreticalphysics/postgraduatestudy/mastersdegree", at Imperial College London, titled "MSc in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces". Its...
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    What math related graduate programs should I apply to?

    I am currently in the process of finding schools and programs that I would like to apply to for graduate studies, and I thought I'd ask around here for some advice. Quick explanation of what I'm interested in: I am currently an undergrad applied math major with a minor in physics at a large...
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    Math/Physics REU type programs in Asia

    So last summer I went to Taiwan, Korea, an Japan (to teach english, visit family, and pure tourism respectively), and I really really liked it. I would love to go back with a good excuse (preferably with some sort of financial support). Does anyone know of, or know of a place to look for, summer...
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    Do graduate programs prefer students who completed BS in 4 years?

    I don't remember specifically where I read this, I think in a post here, but is it true that PhD programs prefer admitting students who completed their BS in 4 yrs over those who took longer? Ive already been working on my BS for 4 years and am trying to decide whether to cram and finish in...
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    Calculators Which Anti-Virus Program Comes Out on Top in Consumer Reports' June 2011 Issue?

    The June 2011 issue of Consumer Reports has an article comparing various anti-virus software packages. Among the free packages it recommends Avira and AVG. Bitdefender rates highest among pay packages.
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    Programs Do you agree that B.A. programs for the same degree tend to vary by school alot

    If your looking for a school to transfer to from a JC, if you look at schools offering your major, mostly all the schools kind of have different classes required to major in a particular subject. (For example, one school around here has a class about business that is in their engineering B.A...
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    Masters Programs: Inorganic Chemistry Requirements

    Aside from chemical engineering or biophysics, to what extent do physics and engineering masters programs require you to have had a second semester in inorganic chemistry? Thanks.
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    Active Teachers and PhD Programs in Physics Education

    Seeing how dead the educators and teaching forum is, I was just wondering how many active members of the forums are current teachers, and what level? I am currently a high school physics teacher, with some experience as a class TA during undergrad. I am starting on a master in science...
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    What are the Best Tablet PC Programs for Physics Students?

    I am a college sophomore getting a degree in physics. I just got an HP touchsmart tablet PC. How do the programs like MATLAB respond to the tablet input features (math input panel). Is there a special version that let's me do cool things such as straightening my lines and drawing perfect...
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    Mathematica Which Math Program is Best for Differential Equations & Vector Analysis?

    Hi, I am new to this forum, so forgive me if this is a really obvious question. I am a high school student interested in doing a project involving differential equations, and vector analysis (basically calc 1 - III, linear algebra, and a bit of differential equations). I will use this program...
  14. nukeman

    VERY Newbie question about programming and programs. ?

    Bare with me here guys...:) I don't know a great deal at all about programming and what not. Here is what I want to do. I want to make a (simple)program where I would imput, let's say 10 numbers, and then I hit the "Enter" or whatever button I make, and it shows me: *The average of the...
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    Find the Perfect Science Graduate Program: Compare Options in the US and Canada

    I did a forum search but with like a million pages on here, it was hard to sort out. Wanting to know if any of you guys know a website (or book) for comparing science programs at the graduate level in the US or Canada (engineering especially). I am now aware of a few useful sites like...
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    Looking for help finding programs

    Hello, I am wanting to go into mathematical physics for a PHD in a math department. I have a bachelors in math and soon my masters in math. I am looking for programs to apply to. I am having a hard time finding many. I don't want to go to a school that has only one researcher in the field...
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    Solid physics programs for mediocre students

    Hello. I am a soon-to-be-applying-to-college HS student, and I want to major in physics as my undergrad. I am the best in my physics class, and I love the subject. Always have, always will. Here is my problem: my other grades aren't the best (but definitely not the worst; I'm in the 3.2 -...
  18. Shackleford

    Found some interesting grad programs

    As some of you may know, I'll graduate next Spring with a B.S. Mathematics and Physics minor. From my perspective, I wanted to gain a broad and fundamental technical education in undergrad. I view grad school as career training. Applied math is an option at my university. It would be the easiest...
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    How do I leech off my college programs?

    I am just wondering, is it true that if my college has MS word and I don't have it (welll I do, but it expired), then I can get it for free from my school? How do I leech off my college's benefits? Who do I see?
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    Undergraduate programs in Europe (physics)

    Hi guys, i hope I'm noth bothering you. I was wondering if you can suggest me some good undergraduate course in physics in Europe. Something taught in English and not too expensive (lowest possible fees and living cost). I know i ask too much but I'd like to do my undergraduate deegre in Europe...
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    What classes and programs to take for Mechanical Engineering in HS?

    What classes or programs would good to take or participate in while in high school for an introduction and background in Mechanical Engineering before college? Also, what colleges are the best for Engineering? Thanks so much.
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    Physics Classes and Programs to take in high school for a Astrophysics and Cosmology

    I'm currently a high school freshman in NYC and was wondering what classes I should focus on in school and what programs are available in astrophysics, cosmology, and or relating to it for someone my age? Thanks so much.
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    Interviewing process for graduate physics programs

    I was recently invited to be flown to one of the graduate physics programs that I applied to, to be interviewed for a fellowship award (acceptance pending and likely depending on this). I'm fairly excited about this, although I'd like to know what my chances are of being accepted into the...
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    Admissions How competitive are admissions to math phd programs ?

    So I understand admissions to the top PhD programs are close to impossible (being a math prodigy is a necessary requirement), but how competitive are admissions to programs ranked in 15 - 20 (Northwestern, Brown, UPenn, Wisconsin - Madison to name a few)? Also, just how important is a solid...
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    Time Management Programs for XP Netbooks: Simple Solutions

    Could somebody suggest a simple program for time management? I don't have a smartphone, so something for my netbook (XP) would be best. Thanks!
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    Astronautical/Aerospace Engineer Programs?

    To start off, let me say I am a long time lurker, first time poster :) I am currently a senior in high school and I think I have decided what I should do as my career. You probably guessed it, yes, I want to become an astronautical engineer. However, I have a few questions about this that I...
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    Java Opening and operating programs in java on a mac

    I started taking a java course at my school and we are required to use macs. I looked for how to open other programs like text edit or the terminal but the code segments I found only worked for java. Is it possible to have a java program open other programs like text edit or the terminal on a...
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    How competitive are europe msc programs?

    hi, i want a know if anyone has ever attended or is attending a msc physics course and will tell me how competitive they are , i am interested in : Utrecht Leiden Imperial LMU Munich Cophenague I guess it will be less competitive than phd programs since you have to pay it. thanks
  29. Simfish

    Are there any grad programs left that have no application fee?

    I know that Penn State and Georgia State were both free-to-apply several years ago, but they both seem to have put in application fees since then. What about other programs? In addition to Physics/Astronomy, I'm especially interested in interdisciplinary programs that take students from all...
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    Thermonuclear fusion programs?

    I've got one and a half year left of my B.s. studies so I've started thinking about finding a graduate programs. I'm very interested in thermonuclear fusion and I want to do something with that so I've been looking up schools that are doing some research in that field theoretical or experimental...
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    Schools Which Canadian universities have good physics programs?

    I need to apply to three for Physics. Just Physics! I have 2 U of Toronto U of Waterloo And I need a third, but I am not sure which. I heard that York has a good physics course and also I've heard good about ryerson. Any tips?
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    Won't Compile the simplest of programs Am I being stupid?

    Won't Compile the simplest of programs! Am I being stupid? Hi, I'm just getting my teeth back into Fortran 90 I had a course on it last year, and just want to familirise myself with it before I apply for post grad stuff. Anyway, the program i have written is: program emosix real:: a...
  33. Simfish

    Exploring Graduate Programs for "Colorful" Academic Records

    Which grad programs are more likely to consider ppl with "colorful" academic records? By "colorful", I often mean records that have some very low grades in them (so often a mix of low and high grades), along with a personal statement that is less traditional than most. Of course, I must...
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    Admissions Applying to math phD programs without GRE?

    I'm applying for grad schools this fall, in physics and applied math. For the applied math, I would like to apply to programs that combine pure and applied math, rather than just separate applied math programs. But since I decided to apply to grad schools just a couple months ago, I registered...
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    German vs. American physics programs.

    Hello, I'm originally from Canada but I'm studying physics in Germany and I'm just curious to see how different the two physics programs are. It is the beginning of our 2nd year (though the germans have an extra year of high school, so probably equivalent to the start of 3rd year), and in our...
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    Free Graphics Programs for an Animation Project in Wisconsin

    Hi Folks I am trying to create an animated graphic to support a theory requested by a Prof in Winsconsin, I am wondering if anyone can help, is there a good free program out there that will allow me to create an animated cartoon of the particles in my model?? Tried a few but nothing...
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    Aerospace Engineering Programs

    Hello guys, I have a couple of questions. First off, I want to introduce myself; my name is Pablo, I am 23 years old and I am an Aerospace Engineering major. I've been in school for a while chasing various disciplines, but I'm sticking with my dream; all because of my childhood love for planes...
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    Schools Grad School Mechanical Engineering Programs

    What are some decent grad schools for mechanical engineers without a perfect GPA? I would like to start researching my options but I really have no idea where to start
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    Schools Science programs for high school students

    Hello everyone I was wondering if anyone has heard of these programs in California: Summer Science Program (near Westmount), Young Engineering and Science Scolars (caltech), young scholars program (uc davis), and ucsb summer research mentorship program. How difficult is admittance...
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    Send dismal PGRE scores to mechanical engineering programs?

    So a little background, physics major/math minor 3.81 overall GPA, 3.65 physics 4 good letters of rec combined 4.5 yrs research with 3+ at a good internship with a very renowned government funded private research company in southern California, don't want to name names However, I just...
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    Comparing Math Programs at UCF and FAU

    Earlier this year, I finished my AA degree from a community college and transferred to the University of Central Florida to major in mathematics. My plan is to finish my BS in math and attend grad school for math with a focus on cryptography. Admittedly, I haven't been at UCF for very long...
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    Mechanical Simulation Programs?

    Mechanical Simulation Programs?? Hello i would like to know what is the best program for mechanical simulation, and the easiest one to learn and get used to (price doesn't really matter for now) the systems i want to test contain gears, springs, cranes and some pulleys all are simple...
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    Fluid dynamics in physics grad programs

    So basically I'm considering applying to physics or applied physics grad programs. But I'm also considering doing CFD as a career. I was hoping there was a way I could see them both in a grad program, but I haven't seen any physics grad programs with CFD as a research area by itself. Rather, I...
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    Theorem proofs in applied math grad programs

    I find myself switching my mind a lot when deciding whether to apply to aerospace engineering or applied math programs. One thing that will be a factor is how much proving of theorems is required in the applied math grad courses. Does anyone know how much proving of theorems is required in...
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    Math programs in canada vs math programs in the US

    How would you say the undergrad math program at say waterloo university would stack up against the top undergrad math programs in the US? (for pure math in particular) I'm asking because we don't do SATs where I'm from, at school, so I'd have to do SAT as something extra... which wouldn't be...
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    What graduate applied physics or engineering physics programs?

    I will be graduating in December with a B.S. in physics, GPA about 3.6 in major. What schools in the U.S. (preferably Northeast) would you guys recommend for applied physics or engineering physics programs? Also possible are EE programs which are friendly to physics undergrads, which seem to be...
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    Math Ph.D. Programs (Looking for a Good Fit)

    Hi, I am applying to graduate schools this fall, and I could really use some guidance in finding a program that would be a good fit. The way I see it, there are two things I must consider: Applying to programs that may accept me, and applying to programs I would want to attend. :) I attended...
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    Chemistry Programs for Drawing, Color Analysis & Dyes

    Program to draw the curves, color analysis Integration and comparison between the curves of color Such as the integration between the two colors (green and red) like edit color in Paint so can chosse Custom color and Account concentration or ratios (green and red), the desired color i...
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    Good northeastern astronomy astrophysics programs

    Hi, the name really says it all, I've been looking for good colleges that focus on astronomy and astrophysics, either or. The problem is that the college search sites really are not good at deciding between a college with astronomy, and a GOOD college with astronomy, one that has research, good...
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    Grad programs for computational science

    I graduated last year with BS degrees in physics and applied math. I also took heat transfer and fluid mechanics courses which helped me land a job at an aerospace company before getting terminated recently due to a clearance issue. I'm not too disappointed with that as I didn't see myself...
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