Major Definition and 1000 Threads

I'm currently in a somewhat unique situation at the moment. I am about to finish my 5th year of my undergrad degree. I was doing computer science for two years when I realized it was just not for me, so I switched over to electrical engineering. Despite the workload, I enjoy the subject. Now...

I am a freshman at CU Boulder currently studying computer science. Currently I am looking at getting a minor in physics as well as the MS in computer science. I was wondering if I should forgo the MS and get a double major with physics in its place since it would be the same number of credits...

I am trying to differentiate the functions xn, eax and ln(ax) from first principles. I have successful in all three, but here's my problem. In finding the limit in each problem, you need to first Taylor expand to remove Δx from the denominator. But the very process of Taylor expansion uses...

Hello, I'm feeling a little discouraged lately. I'm taking my second introductory physics course this semester, and although I'm doing excellent with the algebra material, I'm terrible at calculus based physics (our class does both separately, with the calculus being 20% of total grade). If I...

Hello, I am interested in finding out what are the primary fields of study for a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I also want to know how these fields of study fit together. If anyone can help, please contact me. Thank you.

Hello. I know how to do implicit differentiation taught in calculus 1, but I'm confused by something regarding it. Take the example: y3+y2-5y-x2=4 If we do implicit differentation we get: 3y2(dy/dx)+2y(dy/dx)-5(dy/dx)-2x=0 dy/dx=2x/(3y2+2y-5) Now, it makes sense how to...

I'm 34 and just starting college. I have to go the community college route. I will get a degree in physics. I wonder though if I should double major in an engineering field?

I have been lurking on PF for a while, so I have done a bit of research on the subject but figure I should get some specific advice from those knowledgeable about my dilemma. Currently, I am a junior Economics major at a Big 10 school, recently admitted into the honors program for my subject...

This probably (60%?) seems like a strange question but I have the option of taking probability from either the EE or pure math department and want to know how each will deal with the subject. Here's the course descriptions: EE - Introduction to Probability Theory. Covers the fundamentals of...

Although it's my first choice, I don't see high hopes of having a career in academia. As such, I've decided not to put all of my eggs in the same basket, and instead first set myself up for a backup option in the industry. The issue is that my interest lies with providing smart grid...

Let me provide a little background information: I've always found math challenging for a number of reasons. It's the only subject that I had a hard time learning on my own. I even developed some kind of "math anxiety" in high school. However, I feel like it would be incredibly liberating to...

I stumbled upon this article when wandering the lands of the internet, and thought I should share it here. While it's not about a technological advancement in computer science, per se, I suspect this can have some interesting applications. Right now, excess heat is a major problem for chip...

I am taking abstract algebra this semester, it's my first semester taking upper level math courses, and although I am not doing bad in the class, I feel like I really slacked off and could have done much better. i didn't put in enough time, and my proof-writing skills were not really improved. I...

Hello, It's almost the end of my first year of university... and it's time to choose a major. I'm doing a bachelor of science, and I can say that things haven't been to bad. Last semester I had a GPA of 3.8 and things are looking pretty good for this semester. Anyway, I should declare a...

I lack talent in pure mathematics. (Although applying mathematical methods has been natural for me.) I am a physics freshman. I can prove and I can self study mathematics given enough time. I guess it's still too early to decide, but, I suppose, I'll be doing theoretical/mathematical physics...

I'm wrapping up my first two years at the Community College and I'll have an AS in MET and an AS in MFT. I like the manufacturing and I see good work with it and want to continue with it. My dilemma is whether to go to the expensive private Uni or stick with the State/Regional for the rest of...

Hi all, How good/bad an idea is that. I love physics and want to get a phd later but stll want to remain safe. any advice? Is physics+economics bad idea? What about physics major and eco minor only? :confused: DPA

I am currently a Physics-Math B.S. Major in my junior year of my undergrad work. I had an internship last summer and based off of my supervisor's non-response to my e-mails requesting to return, I didn't do so hot. I am taking a modern physics lab class right now and I understand the theory and...

Right now I am a freshman studying physics and considering adding russian as a second major. I already speak it pretty fluently, so the only challenging part would be the required literature classes. With a goal of going to grad school in physics, will a russian degree even matter, or would my...

I will prove the following statement is true to show the flaw of 5.1 Definition in Baby Rudin. If in any case I'm wrong, please correct me. Thanks. Statment: Suppose f is a function defined on [a,a] with a \in \mathbb{R}. Then it is impossible to apply 5.1 Definition in Baby Rudin for this...

Right now I'm a sophomore at a state uni with hopes of getting into graduate school in pure mathematics. When I was a freshman, I surveyed the three major areas of math - analysis, algebra, and topology - and I decided that analysis was for me. Although I did very well in Algebra, I found it...

I was browsing through a few schools websites, and apparently, UCR, UCLA and UCSD do not force Chemistry PHD candidates to take a written comprehensive exam! However, the Physics PHD candidates take a brutal and long comprehensive exam consisting of 2-3 quarters each of advanced quantum...

I live in AZ so besides the "bubla" or whatever that stupid name is for a huge wall of dust we get that's crazy huge is about as bad as our weather gets. Basically Solar Flairs are the biggest threat to me and my dog, so its my the natural disaster of choice when thinking about different...

Hello all, I have been giving some very serious thought to my future education and career lately. I have always considered becoming a CE major, but I wanted to get some advice before I dive into it. A little background about myself... I am 25. I have been in school 4 separate times and...

I am a junior double major studying bioengineering and mathematics. I attend a top 15 school initially as only a engineering major but added math halfway through my sophomore year. The farther I get into the mathematics programs, the more I love it. I finished the major requirements, and...

So I will soon be beginning an undergraduate degree in physics, going to a highly reputable university in Canada. My question is in regards to adding a second major in Math. I know that it's most likely to early for me to decide what area of physics I wan't to specialise in, but through lost of...

I'm having a hard time assessing the reality of job prospects in quantum computing research. The research seems mostly limited to schools I wouldn't dream of getting into and the companies pursing the technology seem limited as well. I'm currently undeclared and taking the basic math...

Hi folks , I want to know could a guy succeed In Physic Without Having Physic Major And Powerful Math ? I like physics but because of not having powerful math and physics ، and my family opinions I'm learning biology( But I like biology too )

Is it possible, or worth the trouble? A little background info: I'm currently a freshman at a small liberal arts college. I didn't give much thought to anything outside of the humanities when I chose to come here because I wanted to go to law school, which doesn't require any prerequisites. I...

First off, I have this huge bug with math. When I understand it the problems take me a few seconds to do, when I don't, its like world war 3. So why did I pick physics of all things? Because I love space, I would love nothing more then to study the planets. But to do this it will require a...

I am currently a sophomore electrical engineering student. I recently found out that my university offers a double major in EE and Physics that would only require one additional semester beyond the standard EE degree. I am really interested in both physics and EE and I was wondering if this...

So I am almost done with my Chemistry Major, but I really enjoy physics! Is it possible to still go into physics, maybe Chemical Physics, Astrochemistry, or Material Science. I don't want to start over, but can I still go into graduate school in Physics?

Good evening, everyone. I am a high school graduate who is about to enter the university. I think I have some idea of what I want to do in the future, because I am totally sure I want to enroll in a pure physics major. However, I know that nowadays that might not be enough to successfully...

Hello, I am currently a college student planning on transferring this upcoming fall. I am a Physics major with plans to get a Ph.D in theoretical Physics. What school, do you think, will better prepare me for my academic path? Thanks all!

I'm a 4th year physics major. I really love physics (specifically astrophysics) and my dream career is to do astrophysics research, but I've never gotten an A on a physics test (=> never gotten an A in a physics class) and I have no idea how to (I have some time to bring my GPA up because I'm...

Tell me if I am being unreasonable. I have all the required math courses more than fulfilled and I have a 3.68 GPA. Not a stellar number, but decent IMO. I can't graduate until next spring becuase of a required seminar offered only once a year. Besides the one seminar, I have all next year...

I think I want to be math major I have taken Algebra and I am in precalc and in my first year of college. Can anyone give me advice I admit I am not good in math I got a b- in Algebra but on my spare time I've studied calc all the way up the substitute integration.

need help please in calculating semi major axis(SMA) of a binary star.. if for example the orbital distance of star A is 50AU and star B is 100 AU from the centre of mass what would the SMA be? is it as simple as the half way point ? ie 75AU? thanks in advance

Dear PF, I've been a lurker for about a year now and decided I needed a bit more advice: I'm a freshman physics major getting ready to pick classes for this spring quarter. So far I've taken/taking: Fall: Multivariable Calculus: A Honors Intro Mechanics: A Winter: Vector Calculus...

Hello, I'm having a problem finding the minor and major axsis lengths of an ellipse from three points, the ellipse's center, and two conjugate end point diameters. I have no problem solving the problem when the conjugate diameters align with the minor and major axsis, but when they don't the...

Just wondering if I get get some opinions on what is thought to be more "employable", a double major in physics and math, or physics and chemistry? Or if there's another combination you would like to recommend, feel free! Some sources online say physics is a great thing to major in with...

This is another problem than I've been stuck on for a long time and I tried reading and watching videos but I only find first order partial differentiation with more than two variables or higher order partial differentiation with only two variables. (I'm not calling f a variable but I am calling...

I am a Mechanical engineering student.This is my first year and i am thinking about doing a double major with physics.I am considering about double majoring with physics because i am interested about physics.I have second thoughts though.I have second thoughts because i am not sure how logical...

Hello there, I'm not really big on posting around here, mostly just lurk and read. Today however I feel I really need some help with making an important decision in my life. Being that this is the physics forums, and almost all of you are going to have a better knowledge of physics and even...

"AES students are also encouraged to consider a technical minor or double major in electrical engineering, computer science, applied math, engineering physics, astrophysical and planetary sciences, or atmospheric and oceanic sciences." -CU Boulder Aerospace engineering requirements page...

I originally wanted to major in chemical engineering, but I really like math more and I'm afraid I won't like my job as a chemical engineer even though I'm very good at the subjects so far. Is an applied mathematics major still as viable as an engineering field (which I hear is almost a...

First time posting here. However, this question has been on my mind for a while. I'm currently a second year philosophy major, but a few months ago (after doing some research and some self-studying) I realized that I would rather be studying math. I'm currently taking Calculus II and Linear...

So I'm entering my 3rd year of an Electrical Engineering degree and we're required to choose a second major from the following: 1. Control Systems 2. Power and Energy Systems 3. Signal Processing 4. Telecommunications And I'm unsure which one to go for because I have interests in all fields...

I want to be in the research, development and construction of quantum computers, quantum circuits etc? General electrical engineering with a focus on quantum tech or will something along the lines of physicist be enough? Thanks

I am interesting in geology, anthropology and zoology. Which of these has better job prospects, considering that I'm willing to get a Masters and PhD if required? Also, which major is better for understanding human evolution, zoology or anthropology? And is it possible to switch from Biotech...