As someone who works in R&D at a computer manufacturer, studied computer science at school, and actually gets paid to code I can assure you it is because you need to. Academia's obligation is to produce thinkers. That's why the highest degree they offer is titled as "Philosopher". Requiring...
What is your highest level math and physics? I looked up graduate courses at my local University. The core classes seem to be E&M, Quantum Mechanics, and Classical Mechanics. Are you prepared enough for graduate course work in these subjects? I've read that some schools require at least 18 hours...
I think this thread highlights an interesting question: what's the right balance of aptitude vs. achievement for top universities? Does an applicants contributions to their community or field supplement any deficit in the applicant's perceived aptitude? Vise versa? And for mere "slightly above...
I haven't taken Quantum Mech, Classical Mechanics, or EMFT. In all honesty, I lack the foundation required to succeed in a competitive Physics graduate program and am willing to invest in a second bachelor's degree. I am more concerned with building a base of knowledge than I am with "payoffs"...
FatalTragedy,
I completed a math degree that allowed me to take comp sci classes well beyond my minor. As a result I was able to begin a career at a PC/Enterprise Systems manufacturer as a Systems Software Engineer. My experience in the industry has encouraged me to go back to school and pursue...
Crager,
The underlying implication here is what you want to do with the course, and if that's take it, ace it, and forget it, it doesn't really matter.
At the level of learning basic high level programming syntax the choice between C and C++ is superficial. You probably won't be exposed...
Hello,
I am a BS degree holder in Applied Mathematics (w/ a focus in Computer Science) and am becoming a bored and intellectually curious Systems Software Engineer. I am financially forecasting and otherwise preparing to earn a Second BS in Physics.
Although I haven't taken junior or...