What is Degree: Definition and 1000 Discussions

An academic degree is a qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university. These institutions commonly offer degrees at various levels, usually including bachelor's, master's and doctorates, often alongside other academic certificates and professional degrees. The most common undergraduate degree is the bachelor's degree, although in some countries there are lower level higher education qualifications that are also titled degrees (e.g. associate degrees and foundation degrees).

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  1. R

    180 degree phase shift of reflected light

    When light originating from a medium of lower refractive index reflects off a surface of higher refractive index, why does the phase shift by 180 degrees? Stokes relations show that reflection coefficients at the surface are equal but of opposite signs depending on direction of light (i.e...
  2. alan123hk

    I How do I solve this first order second degree differential equation?

    How to solve this first order second degree differential equation ? ##\left(\frac {dy} {dx}\right)^2 + 2x^3 \frac {dy} {dx} - 4x^2y=0 ## Thanks.
  3. H

    Other General Masters Advice after Bachelor's Degree in Physics

    I am in the second year of my Physics B.Sc and will soon have to make the decision how to continue from there. My grades are generally good, and I certainly want to continue my education, specifically a Masters. My goal is to be employed in industry, where I would strongly prefer actually...
  4. S

    MATLAB How to Plot a 4th Degree Polynomial in MATLAB: Step-by-Step Guide

    hey everyone . I want to plot a Grade 4 equation in MATLAB. but don't know how to do. Can anyone guide me? equation : f = 1.47*(x^4)-10^7*(x)+58.92*(10^6)
  5. BalinesePhysicist

    Studying What to do in a gap year to prepare for a Physics + Math degree

    As the title says, I am now in a Coronavirus induced gap year. I have been accepted at a university, which for some reason requires us to do a double major. Hence I chose math as my second major alongside Physics since it has the most overlap, and I'm also very interested in theory. In school, I...
  6. M

    MHB How to show that T_k is the only polynomial of degree k with the specific properties?

    Hey! :giggle: Let $U\subset \mathbb{R}^n$ be an open set and $f:U\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ is a $k$-times continusouly differentiable function. Let $x_0\in U$ be fixed. The $k$-th Taylor polynomial of $f$ in $x_0$ is $$T_k(x_1,\ldots ,x_n)=\sum_{m=0}^k\frac{1}{m!}\sum_{i_1=1}^n \ldots...
  7. D

    Is an Engineering Degree More Difficult Than a Math or Physics Degree?

    How hard is an engineering degree compared with a mathematics or physics degree? I am considering going back to university for a master's program that is 30 credits. How hard will the transition be from someone with a bachelor's degree in math with some physics and a few courses in engineering...
  8. PainterGuy

    Cramer's rule and first degree polynomial curve fitting

    Hi, I did the first degree curve fitting in MATLAB. Please see below which also shows the output for each code line. But I wasn't able to get the same answer using Cramer's rule method presented below. I'm sure MATLAB answer is correct so where am I going wrong with the Cramer's rule method...
  9. E

    Other Quantum Physics Career With Bachelor's Degree?

    Hello! I wanted to work first before I go to grad school for Ph.D in physics (especially in quantum). I wanted to work in a field close to quantum physics, but I was wondering if there were such jobs for those with bachelor's degree in physics?
  10. K

    Calculating the degree of polarization of reflecting light

    I am looking for in an equation that's spits out the degree of polarization of reflected light, with incidence angle and the refractive indexes as inputs. an article online article had this graph decribing the degree of polarization as a value between 0 and 1 plotted against the angle of...
  11. K

    Other Will I be looked down on? (CS degree from Western Governor's University)

    Lately I was considering getting a CS degree from Western Governors University. I was wondering how would employers treat me if I was to end up with a degree from there? How would other schools treat me if I decided to get a graduate degree someday?
  12. M

    MHB Finding Integer Solutions for a Fifth Degree Equation

    Solve for x∈ℤ. x^5-15x^3-x-60 = 0 How do I get started? I think the solution is not over the real numbers. You say?
  13. C

    Single degree of freedom system/equivalent mass

    It's possible to use Comsol to model a simple truss and the resulting frequency response looks like a single degree of freedom system. Using that data you can calculate a value for the spring constant, damping, and equivalent mass of the system etc and plot the frequency response of an ideal...
  14. C

    Courses The right Curriculum for a Physics Master's Degree (Quantum Optics & Info)?

    Hello everyone. I'm starting my M.Sc. in Physics in the summer term. I'm studying in Germany and completed a standard programm in the bachelor programm which consisted of the obligatory courses like Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics and Mechanics. I have to mention...
  15. tensor0910

    Job Skills Alternative methods to making $$ w/ a computer science degree?

    Ok, so here's where I am at: I'll be 35 this year. Was an engineering major way back when, but switched to comp. sci. and enjoying it very much. I should graduate in 2-2.5 years. Its all paid for through the company I work for now. I'm set. Except...I like where I'm at. I have a decent paying...
  16. K

    Schools Can I Get a Computer Engineering Degree at 25?

    I'm 25 and still at a community college taking general ed classes. I haven't taken any pre engineering classes and I'm currently in algebra and will be taking calculus 1 in the fall *fingers crossed*. I want to get a degree in computer engineering and I was wondering how long do u think that'll...
  17. A

    Physics My goal of a Physics R&D Career with only a Bachelor's degree

    I graduated in 2016 with my Physics BS and Electronics Engineering BS. Ever since I started the physics major I knew I wanted to go into a research and development job like at a lab. Not really interested in being a teacher except maybe college since professors have opportunities for doing their...
  18. Rafums

    How to calculate acceleration of blobs in any degree pendulum?

    I want to create a method to calculate acceleration of blobs in any degree pendulum (double, triple and more). I have this equation but I am not sure if it is correct, or how to extract acceleration from it. [Mentor Note -- this is a new thread start to correct errors in the previous 2 thread...
  19. C

    What can you do with a Master's degree in biophysics?

    What can you do with a masters degree in biophysics?
  20. N

    What topics in a Physics degree don't appear in an Astrophysics degree?

    Summary:: Looking for advice on what Physics topics, which may be dropped, to brush up on whilst studying an Astrophysics focussed degree I'm embarking on an part-time distance learning BSc in Astronomy at UCLAN. I was originally torn between this degree and the BSc Physics at the Open...
  21. A

    MHB Degree of Freedom: Maths Definition & Differential Equations

    what is meant by the degree of freedom in Mathematics? Especially in the differential equations.
  22. N

    Applied Advice for Starting Maths for Astronomy Degree

    Hi all, I wondered if anyone could advise me? I'm going to be partaking on an Astronomy degree next year and I'm wanted to get a head-start with Maths. I've only studied up to GCSE level; however, it's been a decade since I was at school. I have K.A.Stroud's Engineering Mathematics and I'm...
  23. Mayhem

    I Finding global minima of nth degree polynomials

    Is it possible (read: reasonably easy) to find global minima of an nth degree polynomial of the general form $$a_nx^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} ... a_2x^2 +a_1x + a_0 = 0$$ It seems to have applications in computational chemistry as I have a "hunch" that polynomial regression could be used to somewhat...
  24. M

    MHB Orthonormal basis for the poynomials of degree maximum 2

    Hey! 😊 We consider the inner product $$\langle f,g\rangle:=\int_{-1}^1(1-x^2)f(x)g(x)\, dx$$ Calculate an orthonormal basis for the poynomials of degree maximum $2$. I have applied the Gram-Schmidt algorithm as follows: \begin{align*}\tilde{q}_1:=&1 \\...
  25. Y

    Programs Associate of Applied Science Degree in non-career related field?

    Hello All, Does anyone here have degrees that aren't related to their careers? I was thinking of maybe taking some automotive courses at a community college towards an associates. This is merely for my own interests, and to allow me to work on my own car, knowing that I did the job correctly...
  26. kspex2

    Two mirrors meet at a 135 degree angle.... (light ray question)

    I tried to use complementary angles and the law of reflection but I still have no idea how to find the angle.
  27. bob012345

    I Exact Expression for Sine of 1 Degree

    For example, $$Sin(15)= \frac {(\sqrt 6 - \sqrt 2)} 4$$ and $$Sin(3)=\frac {(\sqrt 6 (\sqrt 5 -1)(3+\sqrt 3)} {48} -\frac {\sqrt 3 (3-\sqrt 3 )\sqrt{ 5+\sqrt 5 }} {24}$$ What about ##Sin(1)##?
  28. quixote

    Courses Course on Semiconductor Physics as part of my EE degree

    Hey, need a bit of a help. me, an electrical engg. student is confused at this point that my university offers a course(half semester) on "Electronic Devices(ED)" as they call it; as you can infer from the attachment. As I watch the lectures it turns out to be an intermediate course on the...
  29. Connor

    Programs Is this degree worth it? (online CS degree)

    so I am wanting to go into computer science as a major, but can't really afford in state tuition. I did however found this online degree but its not abet accredited. Is this degree worth it...
  30. akshitha135

    Can you become an astronaut if you have a medical degree?

    How do you get into research if you are interested in medicine and want to work in research with space? Can you also become an astronaut but not be involved with space missions, thanks for your answers.
  31. A

    Programs Need advice about choosing Physics or Chemistry for my Master's degree

    Hi , I 'd like to make a master degree but am not sure which department should I join to meet my goals that I will tell you about shortly , let's begin by my background first, Background : I have a bachelor in computer and communications engineering , during my study I had basic Electronics...
  32. A

    Programs Second Bachelor's Degree in Physics

    I have a bachelor of civil engineering already. I have thought for 1 year and I decided to enroll for the second bachelor's degree in Physics. I have a lot of interest in Astrophysics but there are no Astronomy related programs in my city in my country (I am somewhere in Southeast Asia). My...
  33. J

    Degree or Certificate for General Contractor? Home maintenance remodel

    I'm looking to learn how to do basic home maintenance such as: Roof repair Bathtub install Tile flooring Install wood flooring Shower stall demo and install How to add ceiling lights Driveway install Basic things that come with owning a home. I believe that the people who do these type of...
  34. obstinatus

    Programs Choice of Master's degree program, Physics vs. Applied Math

    Hi All, I finished my BS in physics last year and currently work full-time in engineering. I want to pursue my dream of being a research physicist, but I wasn't a stellar undergraduate student, so I'll have to be a self-funded, part-time masters student at first, and I chose to live near the...
  35. bhobba

    What Are the New Degree Costs in Australia?

    Australia has recently revamped it's government funding for degrees: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jun/19/australian-university-fees-arts-stem-science-maths-nursing-teaching-humanities Guess which degree has had the biggest drop and is now the cheapest - Mathematics - a...
  36. A

    Do you have some good advice for an electrical engineering student?

    Summary:: hello there, what are some good advices you would have liked to know when you were a student of EE? Thanks in advance!
  37. H

    B What Are the Sign Rules for Second Degree Functions?

    judge whether the following expressions are larger than, smaller than or equal to zero i) a+b+c ii)a-b+c iii)4a+2b+c iv)c-e I know that <0, b> 0, c> 0, d> 0 and e <0 but I don't know what to do
  38. G

    MHB Understanding Cubic Equation Formula for Polynomials of Degree Three

    Hi, Can someone please help me in understanding few parameters of cubic equation formula for solving polynomial of degree three. I attached the formula in the screenshot. My questions are: (1) what is ". " dot in the end of the formula and what does it mean? (2) I want to use it only for real...
  39. K

    Physics Do you need a Master's degree to teach physics at an American university?

    Hello! Do you need to have a master on top of a PhD to teach at an American university? I see that most programs for PhD start right after undergrad and they are about 5-6 years and they give your a doctorate degree. Do you also get a master degree on top, or is that something separate you need...
  40. K

    Programs Associate Degree in Computer Science?

    I wanted to know has anyone here heard about associate degrees in computer science or software/systems engineering and if so are there worth pursuing?
  41. W

    Other Which engineering degree should I aim for?

    I’m a high school student becoming increasingly interested in taking mechanical, aerospace or nuclear engineering, however I’m not sure which would be the best one. From the basics I’ve researched, all of them are things I’d like to study as each have something different I’m interested in. I did...
  42. nikoladjal

    Other Topic for a Master's Degree in theoretical Astrophysics final project

    Hello all, I'm doing a Master's Degree in Theoretical Astrophysics and now I need to decide in which topic I will do my final project and I wanted to ask you what would be the best option. I would like to do something that would make me have some future in the investigational path I choose...
  43. J

    MHB Minimum Degree of a Random Graph (Probabilistic Method)

    Problem: Suppose that the function $p : N \rightarrow [0, 1]$ satisfies $p >> n^{-1}ln(n)$ (i.e. $n^{-1}ln(n) = o(p)$). (a) Prove that as $n \rightarrow \infty$, the random graph $G(n, p)$ has minimum degree at least $\frac{np}{2}$ almost surely. Idea: Look at the degree of each individual...
  44. G

    Programs Quantum Computation and Information Master's Degree

    I'm in a Physics BSc programme and I would like to delve into quantum computation and quantum information. There are two master's degree in Europe that I find interesting in particular: Quantum Engineering MSc at ETH Zurich and Applied Physics MSc at TU Delft (track in Quantum Devices and...
  45. S

    What can a person with a degree in astrophysics do in the aerospace sector?

    Hello everyone, I'm a graduated student in astrophysics in Italy. Unfortunately it has been very difficult to find a job that matches my educational background. I am very interested in space science and technology and I wanted to ask if there is anyone who can give me some information about what...
  46. Phylosopher

    Admissions Postponing starting my Master's degree (Germany)

    Hi,I have been accepted in one of the top universities in Germany. The program starts not very far from today (Summer 2020). Problem is that I have just established myself in my career as a teacher and I do not have a lot of money to support myself abroad. (just started two months from now) My...
  47. P

    A Physics masters degree while training to be a soldier

    Hi everyone. Do you know of any possibilities available to pursue a masters degree in Physics while enlisted in the army in the same country? I am a commonwealth country citizen and seek this opportunity abroad. I have a Bachelor's degree in Physics and I'd love to do a masters in Physics but...
  48. F

    Engineering Which Engineering Degree is Best for Working in Energy?

    Hello, I've googled my issue, but couldn't find some practical advice on the matter, rather some differences between Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering in general. So, which one would be better if one wishes to work in the energy industry, namely Nuclear Energy, but maybe also...
  49. E

    Here is an interactive 360 degree panoramic photo of a 3D model I made

    Here is an interactive 360 degree panoramic photo of a 3D computer model I made of the RBMK-1000 nuclear reactor central hall. The refueling crane is a work-in-progress. https://www.artstation.com/artwork/A9BAJm
  50. zezee42

    Physics Master's degree: Computational Science vs. Artificial Intelligence?

    Hello everyone, I study physics in Hungary and this is the last year of the BSc. After that I would like to do my Master's degree in Austria either at TU Wien (Computational Science and Engineering) or at JKU in Linz (Artificial Intelligence). My question is: which field has better career...
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