Minor Definition and 295 Threads

Hi all, I'm currently a senior at a private university from which I plan on graduating in the fall with a major in biological sciences, and a minor in mathematics. After years of schooling, I've come to the conclusion that I've chosen the wrong field of study. As much as I love biology, I love...

I'm currently a sophomore in college studying computer science while minoring in both physics and chemistry. I constantly find myself debating whether I should or shouldn't major in physics instead of it being a minor. I already have quite a workload with computer science and I'm not sure how...

Hi all, I'm currently a freshman studying electrical engineering and I was wondering whether I should try to minor in Mathematics or Physics as a supplement to my studies. I feel like both of them have their individual pros and cons, but I'm not sure exactly what they would be/how they would...

Would this be a useful sequence of classes for a physics major? http://www.ese.upenn.edu/current-students/undergraduates/minors.php

Hello I am trying to learn linear algebra, and I came across this definition of basis minor on this webpage: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Linear_Algebra/Linear_Dependence_of_Columns "The rank of a matrix is the maximum order of a minor that does not equal 0. The minor of a matrix with the...

Hi all! I am a junior at a University of California going for a major in Applied Math and a minor in Computer Science. So far I have been a TA/Discussion Leader for Calculus for a year, and I've done a presentation at a math conference for community colleges about a school-implemented study...

I am currently getting a bachelors in civil engineering. How useful would it be for me to do a minor in computer science? If it matters, I am a junior and am hoping to go to graduate school. I don't know for sure which area of CE I want to go Into but I'm leaning towards environmental...

For an NE major, would a ceramics or metals emphasis be a better choice for a materials science minor? I don't start upper level NE courses until next semester, but I've already taken the prerequisite MSE intro course and want to enroll in an upper level MSE course also. I'm assuming polymers...

Hey, I am starting my second year of University, and I have a dilemma I was hoping people here could help me with - I started out with a major in Physics and a minor in CS. Over the past year I came to the following conclusions: 1. I enjoy both physics and CS and would like combining the two in...

I am about to be a junior Psychology major but I'm realizing my calling is more in quantum/astrophysics, though truly I would want to study consciousness' effect on quantum mechanics. My question is since I'm already half way though a Psych BA, should I continue this and minor in Physics as...

is comp sci minor worth it for stats major? Does it significantly boost value on the labor market? Is it worth an extra year of school? Also, I'm 22 and feel left behind from my peers, who have graduated.

Hi everyone, I am a rising third year physics major/math minor at my university planning to go onto graduate school, and I've been thinking about my changing my emphasis. Our school requires all Physics majors to have an emphasis in either: Mathematical Physics, AMO (Atomic, Molecular, and...

I am a sophomore (2nd year) at Idaho State University and am considering doing a minor in either Physics or Math, but I have not decided. I received a 3.55 GPA my first year. I want to attend graduate school after my B.A. and eventually pursue a P.h.D. I am interested in nuclear power in...

Hi, I'm currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering. I want to get a career is space technology. I'm just wondering if a minor in computer science would benefit me?

Hi everyone; How I can define the minor loss coefficient(pressure loss) of a filter which has 60nm pore diameter?

Hey there, guys! Currently I am majoring in Aeronautical Engineering, thinking of switching to Mathematics because I really like mathematics but not sure yet, as I am having a lot of fun with AE. Anyhow, I am drifting off... I am having trouble picking my minor. I still have some time to decide...

I am an Engineering student, and I just realized that I love Physics. I joined this forum because I want to be the best I can be in physics.

I've thrown around this possibility before, but I've developed such a respect for this forum and the people interested in physics that I feel comfortable enough to listen to others input and experience. I'm attending a local University free of charge, but they only offer a minor in physics. I...

Homework Statement Consider an elliptically polarized beam of light propagating along the z axis for which the E field components at a fixed position z are: Ex = E0cos(ωt) and Ey = E0cos(ωt +φ) Find the major and minor axes of the ellipse in terms of E0 and φ and sketch the ellipse in the...

Hi! I'm currently majoring in biostatistics and physics (biophysics concentration). Because there is significant overlap between the biophysics and biomedical engineering majors, if I take a few extra classes, I'd get a biomedical engineering minor. I'm looking to go into medical physics and...

Hi everyone, I have a question about the intricacies of Majors and Minors. Not sure if the topic/prefix is correct, any mod that thinks it should be under something else please go ahead and change it. But my question is regarding the specifics and impacts of majors and minors. I plan on...

So I am majoring in Physics due to its flexibility (and my love of the subject), but I never intended on going into research. I finally think I've decided what I want to do. I either want to go into some sort of economics/finance (a graduate student I knew got an offer from a major bank), or I...

I am completing my second year as a physics major. I now have to decide between pursuing the BS or BA track. I don't see myself getting a PhD in physics so I was thinking of getting the BA in Physics. After graduation I think that I would like to work in the practical aspects of physics, hands...

I'm currently doing a bachelors degree in applied physics, which minor goes along with physics? Chemistry or Geology? Which is in demand? (Our minors are 18 credit hours)

Does anyone here have any experience with going to grad school in Electrical Engineering with a minor in physics? It's something I've planned on doing for a while, and I'll start taking my extra physics courses to fulfill the minor next semester, but I was wondering exactly how much it'll help...

Hi all, this is my first post on here so if it is in the wrong section, I'm sorry. I have been a physics undergraduate now for two and a half years and I'm at the point now where I have some electives I can finally choose. I already have a Math minor finished, but I'm thinking about adding on a...

Hello, I'm currently a freshman planning to pursue Mechanical Engineering with the intent of getting a Master's in Nuclear Engineering. I am attempting to decide whether or not to pursue a minor in physics because I deeply enjoy physics. However, my degree by itself is challenging and I want to...

hi guys ! i am currently in my 3rd year of my B.s in physics with a specialization in optics , but , i don't like optics at all , so i had this idea of taking a major in physics and minor in computer science. i would like to know if you think its a good combination . need some insights...

Hi there, I'm very interested in physics and want to major in it and minor in computer science and then get my masters. However, I think that a job in software engineering (something like developing software for physical science (physics, astronomy, meteorology, geology, etc.) or scientific...

I've always been fascinated by how a computer operates both through code and through its physical devices. This is my eternal struggle, I like both the software and hardware side of computers. I'd like to possible programming robots and use my electrical engineering design to know how to make...

I'm considering getting a major in astrophysics and a minor in computer science. First of all, would an astrophysics major preclude me from studying, say, particle particle physics, in graduate school? I want to take a couple astro classes and my parents think astrophysics sounds "smarter" than...

I'm considering getting a major in astrophysics and a minor in computer science. First of all, would an astrophysics major preclude me from studying, say, particle particle physics, in graduate school? I want to take a couple astro classes and my parents think astrophysics sounds "smarter" than...

So I'm looking at a program which requires all PhD students to do a minor subject of 12 graduate hours. Would it be worth it to add a few more classes and just get a master's degree in the second field? Would that make you significantly more employable than if you just had the PhD minor?

I'm currently specializing in Physics and am also looking to possibly complete a minor in Microbiology. I have completed a lot of courses in the latter field so far, and only need 4 more to to get the minor (I'm only in 2nd year). With that being said, the problem is that I will essentially be...

Should I take abstract algebra. I was going to double major but I don't want to be at school for more than four years or pay for extra classes. Therefore, I decided minor in mathematics instead. I registered for abstract algebra before I decided to just minor in mathematics. I have a hard time...

Hello, I want to become an Astrophysicist, but I do not know the "structure" of events that it takes to become one. Is Astrophysics a Bachelor's program, or is it a Graduate program? For example, can you major in Astrophysics, or do you need to major in a smaller element like physics or...

what happens to the minor charge carriers in p-n junction diode when forward biased?

Hello everyone! So, I am a mechanical engineering student but I've recently discovered my passion for electronics and computer science. I would eventually like to pursue a graduate degree in either or both (if that's possible) of these fields. I am thinking to get a mathematics minor to help me...

My major is physics, and this is my second year of college. I looked those jobs on AIP and it really makes me nervous... Why most careers need PhD physics and Engineering?! :L I'm frustrated right now. I took one semester of computer science; I found that programming is not my thing. :mad:Give...

Hello!So here's the scenario: I'm currently in 1st year Computer Science in a college and I plan to get all the first year subjects required to transfer into engineering in a university next year. But as I am taking this programming course, I got really hooked and suddenly got interested in...

I have to decide whether to major in physics and minor in something else or to do a specialization degree in physics for undergrad. Now a specialization degree (SSP) is basically a major degree on steroids; it's a major honours degree with some graduate courses stacked on top of it so that more...

I am a junior applied physics major/math minor. I recently decided I want to go for a MS in aerospace or astronautical engineering after I graduate. My applied focus is covered by taking some mechanical engineering classes (my school doesn't have an aerospace degree). I was wondering what kind...

Hello, I've taken a leave of absence from UCSD (polisci major) to finish pre-requirements for a compsci degree. Initially, I left to pursue an astrophysics degree, but after taking a C++ and intro to Java class, CS has me hooked - I love the logic. So the major prep requires either two phys...

Homework Statement Problem: Dedekind defined a cut, section or partition in the rational number system as a separation of all rational numbers into two classes or sets called L (the left-hand class) and R (the right-hand class) having the following properties.: I. The classes are non-empty...

I am studying Applied Physics at the undergraduate level right now, and I have recently become interested in Systems and Control Engineering. I am working in a student robotics lab, and do a lot of SCE (Systems and Control Engineering) - related work there. I understand that SCE has direct...

I am entering my second year in college, and I am thinking about majoring physics with an emphasis in astrophysics. If I were to go to graduate school in astrophysics, which minor would best complement a physics major? Mathematics? Computer Science? Or maybe even statistics? If I were to...

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum.Looking forward for being an active member here. I am from India, and have recently graduated from High School. I wanted to study medicine, and but did not score good marks in the entrance test.My second choice was to study pure science and do research...

I am a computer science major and took Physics 1 & 2 and now that I am done with those I am actually kind of missing physics. Physics is really interesting to me, which I know is reason enough, but I was just wondering what kind of benefits I could possibly get out of pursuing a physics minor...

Hi, I need clarification on the difference in head loss for turbulent flow and laminar flow. I understand how the head loss due to friction is different for the two regimes. For friction head loss, the friction factor is 64/Re for laminar flow, and a more complex formula for turbulent flow. I...

Homework Statement The equation ax^2 + 2hxy+by^2=1 represents the equation of ellipse if h^2-ab<0. When x=Xcosθ-Ysiinθ and y=Xsinθ+Ycosθ, the above equation transforms to \dfrac{X^2}{\alpha^2} + \dfrac{Y^2}{\beta ^2} = 1 where σ and β are real numbers. Then find the product of major and minor...