Degree Definition and 1000 Threads

Hi, I am looking to start preparing for my final year project in my Industrial Electronic and control engineering degree and I'm trying to figure out a good strong, realistic scope for my project. I'm a part time student already working within the automotive industry. I have one idea to...

I'm honestly surprised they're offering it in the first place, but there you go. First thing is I'm equally passionate about both art and physics, because they're an approach into understanding how the world works. i.e. knowledge makes me ridiculously happy. I've been engaging and reading...

Hey! In my calculus book they claim that a second degree polynomial always can be rewritten as x^2 - a^2 or as x^2 + a^2, if you use an appropriate change of variable. I was thinking about how this works. Let's say we have a second degree polynomial (on the general form?) ax^2 +bx + c = 0...

I will be turning 21 soon and still have two semesters of prerequisites left until I can enter into a post-secondary program... Is this naive in anyway?

Hi, I am Leigh, a 28 year old mature aged, soon to be student. I got 92.5 on my ATAR in chemistry/life sciences/ English. I am seriously considering a Bachelors in Medical Radiation (therapy) degree, because the nuclear medicine branch of the degree on offer sounds like career prospects...

Hello i finished with a 3rd class honours degree in physics from one of the universities of london..I don't want to excuse myself..but since the start of the second term i had some health and mental problems which affected a lot my performance during the term and the examination period...I took...

I'm considering a double degree in physics and aerospace engineering. This double degree in Australia (where I live) would take 6 years. Is it worth it? Or is six years just too long to be studying?

Homework Statement What the title says. There's a b part to the problem, but of course I can't move on to it until I understand what is going on here. Homework Equations A third degree polynomial is of the form f(x) = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d This information was not given in the...

I have completed by bachelors degree in engineering (chemical) and I want to pursue higher studies in physics. any advice

Hi, I'm an engineering student in Civil/Structural engineering and am interested in structures. As well as fixed structures I am also interested in mobile structures like ships. Can I get a job designing vehicle structures after graduating from a degree focused on civil structures? Would the...

maths or physics degree for theoretical physics? In my country 1. on the one hand, I feel that BSc degrees in physics do not provide adequate mathematical training (that is to say, you've to study nearly-all maths rigorously on your own because only 3 courses in analysis and 1 in geometry...

Hello to all on the forum. I was wondering about online undergraduate degrees. I turned 25 in May and am pursing a BS in Mathematics at my local university. However, I find myself failing a lot. It's not because of the material but my lack of availability to attend classes and submit assignments...

hi every body I want to analysis a beam with one degree freedom on apdl (ansys software) This software give me a different period! for beam with mass=stiffness=1 we must have 2π value for period but this program give me another answer.

In my book showed that degree of freedom of CO(carbon monoxide) molecule is 7... I think... 3 degree of freedom for translation motion and 2 degree of freedom for rotational motion. then total degree of freedom is 3 + 2 = 5. But how it is 7 ?

I've been playing around with my planned schedule a little bit for a while now trying to figure out the best way to prepare myself for a University. As I was trying to cram a bunch of general studies classes in, I wondered if there was really a point, since the Uni. I want to transfer to does...

Hi Guys, Please give me some advice! Kindly bear with me while I explain my situation. I'm incapable of explaining things briefly :( I'm 24 year old with a dual bachelor's degree (Physics + Mechanical Engineering Design). I graduated in Aug 2012 and immediately started working as a Design...

So, I graduated last year and decided to spend the year working before applying to grad school. I'm trying to narrow down what fields I want to look at, so I'm collecting information. To that end, my current question is this: "What fields of physics, as common defined by grad-school program...

I'm still an undergraduate but I was wondering about the future and all that. I do like love physics as a whole, but I don't think there is a subfield which I REALLY like or REALLY dislike. I also like "versatility" as a way of life. So I was wondering: "can I move to and from subfields as I...

Is it true that a pinhead size if the Sun's core if materialised on the Earth would be too dangerous to go within 90 miles of it? I read from Wikipedia that the energy produced in the Sun's core is about 270 watts/m3. About the same as an active compost heap. I know the pinhead of core matter...

I am a high school senior going into university this fall. I have completed many general education credits and I am going in as a freshman with 68 credits already completed. Because of this, I am interested in instead of taking 2 1/2 or 3 years in university I would be willing to take 4 years...

What additional Maths do I require? Like parabolic function or advanced algebra?

I am a rising Senior in high school, and planning to major in Physics, with the intent of pursuing a Doctorate in Physics. Recently I received a "golden application" to the Colorado School of Mines (http://www.mines.edu/)... a school that I was not previously familiar with. Apparently this...

Hi guys, I am currently at a crossroads where I have to make an important decision and was hoping the kind members of the PF forums could help me. I have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Ivy League school (GPA - 3.88). Lately, I have had the opportunity to rekindle my...

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 +...

So yeah I was going to apply to this uni until I stumbled at their EE curriculum which is as follow: I'm not very expert, but you know wish to know the expert opinion in this regard Calculus I Calculus II Calculus III Linear Algebra Differential Equations Numerical Methods...

Hi! I'm a bit stumped on this computer-science-related statistics (I think that's what it would fall under) problem. It's over here: http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/796517/correlation-between-the-degree-of-two-vertices-in-an-undirected-graph/796526?noredirect=1#796526 It would be...

Hello to everyone at Physicsforums. I want to pursue Computer Engineering, but wondering whether or not I should. I understand that Computer Engineering is a field of study that lies between EE and CS, and that is my problem. I would know less EE than an actual EE and less CS than an actual CS...

Hi Smart People, My son wants to be an engineer, but is highly uncoordinated. Is there an engineering degree that does not involve a high level of coordination? He is very smart and good at Math. Thanks.

With an engineering physics degree, which concentration would bring more job opportunities? Mechanical or electrical engineering? In terms of electrical engineering, I know an EP degree is good for going into nanoelectronics/photonics. Any other areas? Anything in power engineering...

I have recently finished BEng degree in Electronics Engineering, I am 25 years old now. I am thinking of applying for a MS in Electrical Engineering starting in 2016, by the time I graduate I will be 29! Is it very old, are there any chances to get employment in a related field or do...

Hello, Since I have no time to take ee classes, I plan to self study it. What are the suitable books I can refer to. Thank you

Hey guys, I am graduating in about a month or so. I have applied to only a few graduate schools due to financial problems, but i was just rejected from my first school earlier this week. I am starting to worry that i won't get into graduate school this year.. I have some subsidized loans out...

Dear all, I am this dilemma. I found out that I am not suitable to be a physicist. I want to be an electrical engineer but it is too late to change to ee now. My plan is to finish my degree in Physics and Applied Math, then apply ee for master. I want to know how can I do it, in order to...

The thing is I love computers, and I think a degree in Computer science can amplify that passion. However, just this time, I began to have interest in Physics to which I have no idea that I have. I am sincerely considering taking a double degree in both of these areas. Unfortunately, I don't...

Is the degree of dissociation the value of Alpha when the dissociation begins with 1 mole of the solute, or is it alpha when the solute is 1 mole at equilibrium, There isn't a difference since I'm talking about very weak electrolytes but I want to know the accurate answer.

Hello, I am newly registered to this site but have lurked around for a few years looking for homework help and to satisfy random curiousities, but have recently come upon some unsettling news. I am currently a sophomore in college who was planning on getting a degree in Aerospace engineering but...

Hi guys, this is mainly a question to people who have completed a degree in physics already, but I would love replies from anybody who has a opinion, or has had a similar experience. I am in the third year of a masters degree in physics. As I have progressed through the degree things have...

If you are looking at the upper right quadrant of an ellipse centered at (0,0), with a=1 and b=.6, and there is a 45 degree line drawn from (1,.6), how would I find the (x,y) coordinate where the line crosses the ellipse? (I have been out of school for a long time, this is not homework).

Hello, forum. So, I'm going to be starting my first year at the University of British Columbia next year and, although I might be seriously ahead of myself, I am very much stressing over what degree and courses I am going to be taking for the next four years. Being at the education level at...

Hey! :o $f(x)=\sum_{i=0}^{7}{a_ix^i}, g(x)=\sum_{i=0}^{5}{b_ix^i}$, $a_i, b_i$ are integer coefficients. The prime $p$ divides $a_0, a_1, a_2, a_3, a_4$ but it does not divide $a_5, a_6, a_7$. $p$ divides also $b_0, b_1, b_2$, but it does not divide $b_3, b_4, b_5$. $h(x)=f(x)g(x)$ Show that at...

I am currently a math and physics major, But I am not sure I am going to finish my math degree. Should I finish it to possibly help me get a job in industry after I graduate or is a physics degree enough. I would possibly want to get a job at an engineering place. Would finishing my math...

Hi guys, I'm currently studying Beng Electronic communications engineering. I'd like to know more about the careers of electronic communications engineers. What typical job would I expect to get? The problem is that I really enjoy electronics but have no idea what I'll be doing at a...

I noticed that is always possible to find the roots of polynomials of kind: ##A\lambda^2 + B## ##A\lambda^3 + B## ##A\lambda^4 + B## ##A\lambda^5 + B## So I thought to transform the quadratic, the cubic, the quartic and the quintic function in the forms above, look: ##ax^3+bx^2+cx+d=0##...

I'm an udergrad, 2nd year physics. I recently got interested in solar physics - one reason being, that I was offered to cooperate on a project, where I'll be doing some sunspot simulations. I really like mathematics and I kinda like the mathematical modelling curriculum. However the...

Homework Statement This is part of a linear algebra problem. I've found the characteristic polynomial of a matrix however it's a degree 4 polynomial and I'm having trouble solving it Homework Equations λ4+λ3-3λ2-λ+2 = 0 The Attempt at a Solution I replaced λ2 with a and did...

I have a degree in accounting with a low GPA of 2.5, but now i am getting a Physics degree and have 2 semesters left and my GPA in my physics classes is 4.0. I have gotten all A's. However, after talking to my my adviser and we figured out that even if I keep getting straight A's my GPA won't...

I am currently an EE student, but I love physics. I want to switch to Physics but am too concerned about the job market. I am only a freshman, and I think I would like EE but would one day want to join with fusion research as a physicist. I know I would need some kind of physics PhD. The thing...

Is the open university degree same as a regular degree? I want to obtain a major of physics from an Indian university. So after I finish with all the course requirement and obtain a mathematics degree from open university (UK), am I considered as a double major by the employers? The reason...

I am a freshman studying EE and like robotics, but I know that in robotics there is a team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers. Also, I have been looking on job websites, just to see what types of electrical engineering jobs are available, but it seems that there aren't many jobs...

Hi, I'm thinking about future degree options and just realized my schools offers an accelerated Master's degree (1 year instead of 2) if I complete an honours thesis in my 4th year of undergrad. I was just wondering if this is looked down upon for potential PhD programs or for any other...