Degree Definition and 1000 Threads

When you've complete the math degree, did you feel like you got your education's worth and money's worth? I have a few goals in mind that i would like to complete in math: Start from axioms and build up geometry Construct the real numbers know what's happening in calculus in a deeper...

Hi I am from Toronto, Canada and as its pretty hard to find a job at the moment. Should I get a certification in PLC technician and Robotics technician from George Brown College. I have a scholarship from them from High School. I don't know if they will help me. These are 32 weeks online FT...

Dear all, First of all, thanks for reading this. I've been struggling to get a Phd offer in physics since I've completed my BSc degree.This coming year will be my 3rd years in trying to do and till now I've never been success in doing so. The only reason that I what do have a PhD in physics is...

Homework Statement Knowing that the equation: X^n-px^2=q^m has three positive real roots a, b and c. Then what is log_q[abc(a^2+b^2+c^2)^{a+b+c}] equal to? Homework Equations a + b + c = -(coefficient \ of \ second \ highest \ degree \ term) = -k_2 abc = -(constant \ coefficient) =...

Hello there I'm in the UK, wanting to study physics, I'm applying late through clearing in August next year for 2013 entry. Could someone direct me to a UK specific guide to undergraduate physics degrees? The sticky seems to be on the US system. I'm not sure whether to do a 3 year bachelors...

Homework Statement Vapour density of N_2O_4 which dissociated according to the equation N_2O_4(g) \Leftrightarrow 2NO_2(g) is 25.67 at 100°C and a pressure of 1 atm. Calculate the degree of dissociation and K_p for the reaction Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution \alpha =...

Hi, I'm a computer science student (2nd year). and I LOVE physics and hope to get a bachelor degree in it. because It's very hard to be a physics and computer science student at the same time, I decided to study physics when I'm not busy in studying computer science. So, is there any institute...

Homework Statement z^4 - z^2 + 1 = 0 is an equation in ℂ. Which of the following alternatives is the sum of two roots of this equation: (i) 2√3; (ii) -(√3)/2; (iii) (√3)/2; (iv) -i; (v) i/2 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution All I know is that the sum of all roots should equal 0...

Hi, I am currently studying electronics engineering in India and I plan to start applying for the fall 2013 semester within the next 2-3 weeks. I am pursuing a Masters' and PhD in astronomy and I will apply for the same. However, if I do not get an admit for this course from the universities I...

Homework Statement Find the third degree Taylor polynomial about the origin of f(x,y) = \frac{\cos(x)}{1+xy} Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution From my ventures on the Internet, this is my attempt: I see that \cos(x) = 1 - \frac{1}{2}x^2 + \frac{1}{4!}x^4 - \cdots...

Hello everyone, I'm from Malaysia and I have a B.Sc. in Nuclear Science. A university here is currently having a research collaboration with a my company to develop and qualify my company's Pipeline Automated Ultrasonic Testing Equipment and I'm currently involve in the project by doing...

prove that for any graph G, kappa (G) ≤delta (G).

I am currently a us student in undergraduate math and physics, doing well in courses, having taken graduate courses in both areas, and have finished degree requirements for both math and physics during my second year in undergrad, but I stayed for one more year anyway. So, now, its my third...

Find a polynomial p(t) of degree 6 which has a zero of multiplicity 2 at t = 1 and a zero of multiplicity 3 at t = 2, and also satisfying: p(0) = 2 and p`(0) = 1. What is the other root of p(t)? Attempt at solution: zero of multiplicity 2 at t =1 implies (t-1)^2 is a factor or p(1) = 0...

If you were getting a PhD in either pure math or physics, with the intention of becoming a professor, does one first need to get a masters degree before their PhD, is it different for the two fields?

A box slides down a frictionless plane that makes an angle of 35 degrees with the horizontal. A horizontal force of half the box's weight presses the box against the plane. What is the box's acceleration? I'm confused as to what kind of effect would a horizontal force have on an object...

Hi there, Brand new to the forum, though I have been reading many topics here over the last while. I'm 33, been out of school for many years and am making a career change. I originally took business administration, but hated it, and now I'm going to do what I should have done in the first...

Hi guys, I realize most of you are super smart, so don't laugh but I'm really struggling with Calc II and I'm thinking of giving up Maths. Is grasping the concepts and intuitively applying them a natural thing? How long did it take you to ace Maths in college?

I am in the final year of high school.Many colleges offer astrophysics courses after high school.I am interested in physics in general and would not like to commit myself to an area so early to an area. I am sure about my interest in physics but I don't know which area I would like to go in and...

I plan on undertaking an Undergraduate Degree in Games Design, however I also hold a keen interest in Mathematics. I know that both degrees are a great combination for the programming aspects of game design so I want to do Mathematics afterwards. I'm wondering whether I will get any kind of...

The spectrum of the Cosmic Microwave Background radiation - the flash of the Big Bang, aligns almost precisely with the shape of the Black Body radiation curve. This means that the CMB radiation came from a state that was in thermal equilibrium. Since thermal equilibrium is a state of maximum...

Hi everyone. Recently, I started a MS program (terminal) in applied physics. I'm noticing my desire for physics really isn't there. The core coursework (classical mechanics, math physics) thus far isn't too interesting, thus I'm not doing that well. The honest reason for going is that it...

I am hoping to become a physicist focusing mainly on the theoretical side in the future. I am trying to decide whether to go for a physics or math undergrad course. Assuming that I am capable of doing either, what are the pros and cons of either route? I know that mathematics is essential to...

Temperature conversion: 273 + degree Celsius = Kelvin Actually why is that 273? How does one come up with this? My teacher mentioned gann's law(not sure if this is the one) but i couldn't find anything related to this, which law should it be? Thanks in advance.

I'm currently an ME student about half way through my Bachelor's degree and plan to graduate in 2 years. I'm older (37) and because of that I planned to get through my degree without doing an internship so I can get back to work asap. I don't mind taking a low paying job after I graduate for a...

I am currently majoring in Electrical Engineering with a deep interest in quantum computing and quantum cryptography, the former being my greater passion. I'm certain that most, if not all, of those working in the field of quantum computing have at least a PhD in Physics. The same goes for...

Let [ tex ]f(x)=\sum_{i=0}^n c_i x^i[ / tex ] be an arbitrary polynomial function of degree n Show that if f(0)=0 then either f is constant or f(x)=xg(x), where g is a polynomial function of degree n-1 I don't know how to start. Please help Thank you in advance

This makes me sick to my stomach. This man stole the identity of a man he knew in order to bypass the bachelors part of his engineering degree. He then oversaw the construction of the CTV building in the 1980's in Christchurch, New Zealand. In February last year, Christchurch suffered a...

indeed, this is the question: "to what degree can mathematicians research physics and vice versa ?" also, say you're in the analysis department of math for instance, to what degree is your research confined to the branch of analysis? thanks

i have a bachelor's degree in math...and after working some years in the music industry, I've decided to pursue another passion of mine, astrophysics...after looking at the GRE physics practice test, i realized i really don't know much about physics in general...and there aren't any good...

Hi everyone this is my first time posting on this site. I'm feeling really crappy about where I am in school, and I thought I would see what you people think. So anyways, my first semester in college I was a music major at a pretty good conservatory. I was a good musician and I really...

Ok so i can't decide between civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and aerospace engineering. what things about you and what interests you helps to figure out which is the best fit for what you want? also a little bit of info on each one would be helpful as well ty.

Going to crown a rifle barrel and need to know what degree does gas exit? Was told they are using this as per NASA information as opposed to a 90 degree crown. Dan

A month ago I started a MSc Chemical Engineering program at Norway's technical university.. http://www.ntnu.edu/studies/mtkj I liked chemistry and math from high school, but I loved physics. I wanted to study physics, but I was nervous that if I did, i'd be unable to get B average or more...

i am currently enrolled in engineering physics and want to be an experimental physicist.

In May of this year I received a First Class Honours degree in physics with astrophysics (UK system which is roughly equivelent to 4.0GPA). I thought this was not a bad acheivement - although I knew that there were 2 other members of the class who had done much better than me. Today my...

Hello. I am wondering how imperative or useful it is to attain your undergraduate degree in Nuclear Engineering for those who hope to go on to do Nuclear Engineering in graduate school? Are there any other engineering fields that would transition well into a Nuclear Engineering grad program?

Hello, My name is John and I live in the cincinnati area in Ohio. I am a senior this year and I am going through the process of finding a college and choosing a major. Initially, I was dead set on a biochemistry degree. However, through research and looking at facts and figures the salary...

Hi, I just graduated from electrical engineering from University of Toronto. I am interested in Hardware and robotics mostly. Most of the courses I took are in Analog and digital hardware and a little bit of power. I was wondering about job perspective in Western Canada where the jobs have...

I am heading into my Freshman year in college. I know it's going to be far in the future, but I want to start brainstorming what my 5-10 year goal is. Any help is appreciated. With these majors, I'm planning on getting a masters in Computer Science, but what should I do with the math degree...

I enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with the intent of finishing their dual degree program with UW-Madison for physics and nuclear engineering (http://www.uwec.edu/admissions/facts/dualdegree.htm). Heading into my sophomore year, it has become apparent that such a program may...

(that's Fahrenheit of course) For that matter...0 degree F aluminum cubes doesn't cool a room temp liquid as much. frozen H2O cools liquid off much much much much faster and more (in total temp drop terms) than equal surface area "cubes" of aluminum, cooled to -20C. (I've done the...

Hi, I'm going into my junior year and I was thinking of taking a gap year to do something entirely different than Physics. Do grad schools look down on people who took a gap year during the progress of their degree? Will they require you to explain what happened during that year? Thanks! :smile:

Specific Heat: Bond or Freedom of Degree Based, Or Size?? Okay so I've been trying to understand what causes one substance to have a higher specific heat then other but I've read quite a few conflicting sources in which one says its due to the freedom of degree, while another says the weight of...

Hello, I've known for some time that I wanted physics to be the core of my education but I wasn't sure what branch to go into to meet the goals that I wanted to meet. I ran across industrial physics and it hit the spot. I'm pretty confident at this point that's what I want but I have no...

Like many other posters here, I am interested in pure mathematics and physics who wants to open postgrad school options in engineering. It would be so nice if I can do a double degree in engineering and mathematics or physics, but my school won't allow it due to the heavy course load of their...

Ok let me preface this a little without getting lauged at. I posted on here twice before. I am a banker, with an undergrad degree in business/economics (total joke). I am mostly interested in physics because 1) I am always curious about how everything works 2) my girlfriend is a chemistry...

Why do we study so much about right triangles like trigonometry. We could define sin and cos like functions in a 70 degree triangle too. I also know right triangle is something special but i don't know what is it. Also why won't trigonometry on other type of triangles be not so good

I'm leaving high school to choose a degree and I'm having a hard time choosing and I thought I wouldn't loose anything by asking here for opinions and maybe similar experiences. I have mediocre grades overall, though I get very good physics and maths sometimes, others I get average (14/20...

In the end of September I will be starting my MSc in Aeronautics and since my laptop has stopped working, I will be needing a new one. Is there a laptop that most suits my specific course? Or engineering in general? I had a laptop in mind because it looked pretty good at first sight, but I...