Degree Definition and 1000 Threads

I never did any high level math like calculus in high school. I was in a higher level math class once though, and I didn't understand any of it, such as calculus (I also didn't have the previous foundation for that math, such as algebra since I slacked off really bad in my math classes the...

This would be my debut here, so no idea if I'm posting in the wrong neighborhood. Anyway, here's my story: I've been a tinkerer ever since - I would butcher appliances up and keep those magnets/coil guts, I fixed some toys too. I enjoyed building things. Electronics and Mechatronics/Robotics...

I am looking for a job, any job. Fortunately, I will be starting graduate school in the fall. I have already graduated with a BSc however and want to make the best of my time until it starts, saving at least some modest amount that'll cover for the eventual travel and first month(s) of living...

Hi, After looking at future requirements for my program (Medical Physics), I realized it doesn't have as many specific math requirements as pure Physics module, but still has all the Physics requirements. I was just wondering, beyond first year Linear Algebra and second year Calculus, what...

I graduated last spring with a degree in Applied Physics and minors in biomedical engineering and mathematics. I recently was accepted to the Masters of Engineering in biomedical engineering at Colorado State University but am looking eventually to move into the M.S. program or possibly even a...

I've just been doing some research, I came across an article about CS and then I went down into the comments and there were many people complaining about having chosen CS as a degree in that the prospects were paltry. Although a few said otherwise... Now that brings me to my question, what do...

My original plan was to apply for grad school (PhD) for physics after my undergrad degree, but things didn't go as planned. Simply put, I performed poorly in my first few semesters, and while my grades improved towards the end of my undergraduate studies, they were not enough to compensate for...

Hi all, no idea if this is the correct place to ask this but I'll just put it here anyway. I chose to take Physics at university because I find the breadth of it so interesting. However in terms of applying my knowledge, I think it's generally accepted that as a physicist I'll need to branch...

What degree would you think as beneficial/necessary to enter the shipbuilding industry? I am specifically (as per this forum) asking about the engineers who design the hull and/or internal structures of modern cargo ships (containerized and bulk carriers), not really construction crews or...

Hello, I'll finish my BA in math very soon. At the time, I majored mathematics due to my English skills. Also I always good at math. I didn't want to read application questions and never thought about engineer. However, while majoring mathematics, I took one elective course, Physics, and I...

Is there a single, general, solution guaranteeing method that can be applied to any first degree first order differential equations? I know there are a lot of techniques or should I say categorizations for solving these types of equations, like linear, homogeneous, Bernoulli equations...

Hello, new here looking for some help on a project I'm working on. First off, I am not an engineer, have no degree in anything and am a math moron. This is what I'm trying to achieve: deliver a proprietary substance overtime in 300' of water. The fantasy is to use Co2 gas to propel the...

I can't see the proof clearly. Gradient [f(tx,ty)] dot <d/dt (tx) , d/dt (ty)> = d/dt [f(tx,ty)] = n * t^(n-1) * [f(x,y)] I don't see how the t^(n-1) term disappears. HELP

Cater physics degree to possible forensic career? Hello, I am currently a California Community College student and hoping to major in physics/applied mathematics. I am interested in serving my country and having an exciting career. But I would like to keep a career centered around physics and...

Can someone (or as many people as possible preferably) give me a list of jobs I can do wit a degree in physics. If you can divide them also by the degree type (being bachelor's masters, Ph.D etc.). Don't feel the need to let any idea not be said, I really want to hear them all. Thanks!

Hey guys, I'm new here! I will soon transfer to a 4 year Uni to get an undergraduate in Physics which is simple enough. Where I need advice is the Doctoral and Graduate degrees. I want to work in Theoretical Physics but I understand there are specific specializations you have to choose according...

I'm doing a computer science degree this year, I might do a second major in physics next year, but I'm not sure if my maths is up to scratch. I never did much maths in school apart from basic things in math A, it says that I must have done maths B as a prerequisite for the physics major (which...

$xy+yz+xz+z^2x=y^4$ x;y;z; x and z; y and z; x, y, and z I know x is 2nd degree, y is 4th degree, z is 2nd degree. but I don't know how to determine the degree of the combinations of the unknowns. please help. thanks!

I desire both these skill sets, but I was wondering if computer engineering would be more appropriate, as I am under the impression that it is a mix of both CS and EE, but with a focus on computer hardware. If someone could enlighten me to the main differences between these two paths that would...

Homework Statement Show that if a is greater than or equal to the degree of minimal polynomial (say k), then L^a is a linear combination of 1v,L,…,Lk−1 If L is invertible, show the same for all a<0 Homework Equations about minimal polynomial...

How to proceed to find the general and singular solution of the equation 3xy=2px2-2p2, p=dy/dx

My sister graduated about half a year ago, but she's having trouble finding a job. She doesn't have any work experience related to Bio but she worked at CVS and H&M before doing retail work. I'm worried for her. Every job posting requires work experience or a certificate. For those of you...

Hello fellow members of this forum, I am highly interested in Astronomy and Physics, and I plan to pursue a career in these fields. I am debating on whether I should try to study towards earning a B.Sc in Astrophysics or Physics when I graduate from high school in 2016 (then continue it...

I'm looking for some insight from human resources people, or others that have been in my position. I am thinking of going to school for electrical engineering, but I am 30 years old! I earned a H.B.Science (genetics) from 18 years old to 22 years old. I worked for a while, then earned a...

That's what's called, according to the UCSD catalog, a physics degree with an emphasis in Earth science. I want to enter the geology field, but my school doesn't offer a true geology (or geophysics) major, so I'm thinking a physics degree is a viable path towards entering that field...

For a set with n points of data, why is the "degree of freedom" of the standard variance n-1? Hell, what does "degree of freedom" actually mean? Heck, my book "proves" this by saying that since ##\sum_1^n (x_i - \bar{x}) = 0## (obviously), then ##\sum_1^n (x_i - \bar{x})^2## must have n-1...

What are the benefits of having an engineering degree? What kind of unrelated to engineering jobs can you get? I am just doing some research and I would like to hear from this community, as everyone here is quite smart!

Hi everyone- this is my first post on the Forum. I'm a H.S. Mathematics teacher with a reasonable understanding of basic Physics for someone with no degree in the subject (Treat me like a solid H.S. Physics student in terms of my understanding). So I was in Canada this past week, and I began...

I graduated with a Master's degree about a year and a half ago and am considering applying to PhD programs in Canada. During this period, I have been working in a field completely unrelated to my previous education and the PhD programs that I intend to apply. I have mainly been teaching to kids...

What i want to do for a career is design stuff such as space craft, stations, colonies, ect. I thought i would need to get a degree in Aerospace Engineering, but then i was talking to a friend about it and he said that that would be more of a drafting thing. But when i looked into it i couldn't...

I want to be an electrical engineer or mining engineer when I grow up and I want to get a BS in both of those fields, but I was just wondering if I could get a job as a video game designer with a degree in electrical engineering.

I may want to go to graduate school for nuclear engineering or something physics related. Will I be ok if my degree is in math with a minor in physics, or should I finish my physics degree. Would it be pretty crucial or beneficial to finish my physics degree, how important is it.

For Cambridge, where you need perfect A levels to get into any subject (except you do extra tests to get into maths), I've read that if you do badly at maths, they make you switch to physics or CS. Obviously most of the pure autists pick maths, and the fact that an autist picks physics...

If $a,b,c,d$ are distinct real no. such that $a=\sqrt{4+\sqrt{5+a}}\;,b=\sqrt{4-\sqrt{5+b}}\;,c=\sqrt{4+\sqrt{5-c}}\;,d=\sqrt{4-\sqrt{5-d}}$. Then $abcd=$

A function f is called homogeneous of degree n if it satisfies the equation [f(tx,ty,tz)]=(t^n) *[f(x,y,z)] for all t, where n is a positive integer and f has continuous second order partial derivatives". I don't have equation editor so let curly d=D I need help to show that...

As the title states, any guys from Britain doing a foundation degree in Integrated Engineering. I've just joined this forum as Applied Physics is one of the subjects that is part of the course.

Next year I should start my master's degree (if everything goes well this year). I have my doubts regarding which area to choose. I know most the teachers. I know with which I would like to work. But I don't want that bias compromising my choice. My university has the following areas for...

Hello everyone, I have always loved physics but for many reasons (mostly parents) I didn't major in physics. I am about to get my master's in computer science in europe and am soon moving to the US to work. I know that continuing studies is easier than in europe (in my country it's simply...

I am looking to accelerate a ball bearing through a 90 degree turn using an impulse from an electromagnet wrapped around a bent tube. What I want to know is what is the minimum radius turn you could use, obviously if the radius of the turn is too small the ball will simply impact the wall at the...

Hi, I am currently studying Aerospace Engineering/Science (just finished my first year - 4 years to go :D) and its finally coming to a point where I have to pick my Science major. Right now for the Science part I am torn between Physics and Computer Science... I really like them both, and...

Hello, I was given the attached 3 degree of freedom spring system with the purpose of analyzing it. I came up with the following equation of motion and then I ran Matlab to calculate the corresponding natural frequencies and mode shapes using eigenvalues and eigenvectors; I was asked to...

How would I go about solving an Nth degree polynomial function such that N>=5? Ax^{n}+Bx^{n-1}+...+Z = 0

Hi guys I'm currently in my second year of my physics BSc/Hons degree and just wanted to hear from some people with physics degrees already if it was a worthy degree to choose! In terms of job opportunities etc... I really enjoy physics and that is why I choose the degree but I would like to...

Hi all! So I am currently half way through my third year of university. I am studying in a Physics and Astronomy Specialist program at the University of Toronto. I would like to continue on in this degree and finish it, however, I have considered transferring into engineering. This thought...

I'm Egyptian and work at Saudi Arabia I have a Bachelor of science - Mathematics and Physics department. So I want to study physics or mathematics on line especially in quantum mechanics. I'm looking for a university or institute achieve what I want ?

Could a Bachelors in CS easily translate to a government job? I have a dream of working for the government, and was wondering how easy it would be to get a job with DoD or NSA with a CS degree. I'm assuming the NSA has the largest amount of CS jobs. Also, would it be beneficial to attend...

Hello, I have a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from a Canadian University (York University). I've been trying to figure out what to do with my degree, but having problems figure it out. I was wondering if someone knows of some possible careers or jobs that require a degree a degree in...

Dear! Is possible to solution a polynomial of kind y = Ax^a + Bx^b ? Thx!

Hi All Background info first: I`m currently in Year 14, studying A2 Physics and A2 Chemistry. I am also studying a full A2 course (AS and A2 Simultaneously) in one year. I have an A2 in applied mathematics at Grade A, which includes Calculus, Hypothesis testing, Data Analysis and Algebraic...

Hi guys, I hope I can explain my situation well enough and get some good feedback on what to do. I graduated with a Bachelors in Economics, at the age of 24, started college late due to some financial hardship. I've been working for two years now, and I'm at a crossroads on what to do next...