Minor Definition and 295 Threads

I was wondering if there is any way when I go to university that I could major in two subjects and minor in one? Those two subjects I was thinking would either be physics/math, or physics/chemistry, as physics goes together with math and chemistry very well. Can I do this? Any suggestions on my...

Hello, I'm a high school junior and as such, it's around that time where I need to start seriously considering colleges (UC Berkeley and UCLA are my top choices) and all that wonderful jazz as I move towards "real life." Anyways, I love physics since I took the course this year and have a real...

I'm a chemical engineering major in my freshman year, doing well in my classes. My schedule works out so that basically if I use all my electives towards either math or a humanities I only need 1 more class for a minor, I'm wondering what would be more beneficial to being an engineer a minor in...

I was wondering what the general purpose of having a minor would be. I can understand having a minor in a certain language can be good for various job prospects but what about a minor in the sciences? At my institute, in order to get a minor in mathematics, the courses we need are: -...

Hi, I am an undergraduate, doing an experiment regarding of minor losses due to sudden contraction. However, I found that my theoretical loss is higher than the experimental loss. The flow rate = 3.28*10^-4 (m^3/s) (Inner diameter) D1= 3.652*10^-2 m (Inner diameter) D2= 1.539*10^-2 m by...

Hello, I'm an undergraduate math student planning on getting a Ph.D in math after I get my B.S. in pure math. I am wondering if a computer science minor really helps say, if you plan on going into Cryptography, or if it is more like what one teacher of mine put it, "if you have an advanced math...

I have 3 points defined on an arc of a circle.I need to identify whether they lie on the major arc or minor arc.How is it possible? I know the three points. I know the radius of the circle

Minor in Polymer or not?? Hello guys, been a while since I've been in here. Well I'm a sophomore student studying chemical engineering on a full scholarship offered by the oil company where I live. After graduation I'll have to work for the oil company, equal to the number of years I study...

Hey guys, I am a Mechanical Engineering student, and I am having a hard time trying to decide what the most beneficial minor would be for an engineering field. Any suggestions? Thanks, -Matt

I am a Mechanical Engineering student...can a minor in applied math help later on my career?

I'm planning on going into Electrical Engineering at McGill next year, and I am debating between taking a minor in management or in physics. The only reason that I would want to take one in physics is because the subject really interests me, but I don't see myself working as a physicist. On the...

Hello all-- I am in my first semester in Computer Science (4yr. degree), but I'm thinking of swapping to Electrical Engineering and minoring in Computer Science instead. Or, I could stay in CS and minor in EE. My question is, which option do you all think would be most beneficial in the...

Hello everyone, I'm an EE undergraduate and I'm specializing in Signals and Systems. I'm also minoring in pure math. So, in the fall I have to begin a 3-quarter sequence in one of the following math subjects: Abstract Algebra Real Analysis Probability Each of these subjects...

I am an aerospace engineering sophomore, and i am interested in double majoring or minoring in a related field. Some minors/double majors i am considering include: Green Engineering, Ocean Engineering Math, perhaps Applied and Computational Mathematics Physics I'm not really sure what...

Why is a minor concentration not grantable in a particular subject AFTER graduation for a degree? Why must a student earn the minor concentration credits WHILE studying for the major degree? Usually a minor concentration with your degree only is ~core courses and two or three more upper...

white wine @ room temp 70F is chilled in ice (32F). It takes 15 mins for wine to chill to 60F, how long will it take for the wine to reach 56F:rolleyes:

A minor Immirzi scuffle (Corichi, Ghosh, DeBenedictis) Andrew DeBenedictis and two friends just came out with a paper that will stir up Immirzi controversy. http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0702036 Already there have been series of papers on the one hand by Corichi et al and on the other by Ghosh...

Hey everyone. Quick question about the Mohr circle. If I have got the major and minor stress from a Mohr Circle of stress how do you go about finding the major and minor strains? Can you just use Young's Modulus equation and value for Young's Modulus or will I need to construct Mohr...

Hey all, I want to minor in physics but the college I'm going to doesn't offer it as a minor. There is however, another college which is offering this and both of these colleges are part of CUNY. I asked someone if its possible for me to do this, but they said I can't attend two colleges at...

Hiya, Aside from my study in engineering, I want to pursue a minor in mathematics. I'm wondering how much experience with mathematics I'll have by doing this minor. The minor requires 26-28 credits, but 12 are from 400-level courses. Does anyone have any experience with math minors?

I am a double major in EE and physics. I have taken all of the courses required of me (calc 1-3, DiffEQ, advanced engineering math, prob/stats) and I am considering taking 3 more math classes for a mth minor. I am looking at taking linear alg (of course), advanced calculus, and PDE...

3.9 (Minor) - 4 miles (7 km) SSE (157°) from Bar Harbor, ME - Minor yes, but strong enough to send boulders rolling off hills and blocking roads. Bar Harbor is a small populated area. Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 00:07:37 (UTC) = Coordinated Universal Time Monday, October 2, 2006 at...

I'm majoring in physics and getting a math minor. I have to take 3 upper division math classes to get the minor. I'm wondering which math classes I should look at taking that would be good for physics majors. Thanks.

Hello all, I am trying to understand the analytic method for the solution of the (quantum) harmonic oscillator equation. -\frac{\hbar^2}{2m}\frac{d^2\psi}{dx^2} + \frac{1}{2}m\omega^{2}x^{2}\psi = E\psi Let \zeta = \sqrt{\frac{m\omega}{\hbar}}x K = \frac{2E}{\hbar\omega} We consider...

If one were to major in EE and wanted to minor in mathematics what math classes would you recomend. And if one were to want to minor in computer science what types of classes would you recommend this EE major?

Is it possible to become a software engineer/Developer or network administrator for a descent company with B.Sc in Computer Science 3.5 Gpa with 2 felonies 1 for shop lifting at age of 18 and 1 for document forgery, ID cards to be exact at age of 20 and serving 12 months of probation for each...

I've worked it out and due to offering limitations it will take me 3 more years to do the former, and 2 more years to do the latter. I've already been in university for 2 years. The courses I'd need in order to accomplish both are listed below: For the dual major in physics/math with...

I am getting a math minor... in addition to a physics degree. the core math requirements for the physics degree are calc 1-3, diffEQ, linear algebra, advanced engineering math, and prob and stats. I need 6 more math credits to get the minor. I am definitely taking partial differential...

Folks, I'm looking for a minor mistake in my solution. Any help is highly appreciated. "Some diseases (such as typhoid fever) are spread largely by carriers, individuals who can transmit the disease, but who exibit no overt symptoms. Let x and y, respectively, denote the proportion of...

I'm planning for the fall semester in which I'll start taking classes that'll count for a CS minor. The thing is, I'm not sure if I need it or not. I'm an Electrical Engineer. I heard people tell me to take more programming classes than the usual EE program the school offers. Many people double...

hi all any idea why minor calibration is needed for torque wrenches? what causes the wrench to be out of range in the first place? stan

I am an aerospace engineering major. Does anyone have any thoughts on how that would work? Course work involved, how hard it is? Thanks!

does anyone know if it would be possible to get a minor in mathematics while majoring in mechanicl engineering?this quesion is especially for anyone attending the University of North florida in Jacksonville.thx

What is the difference between pectoral minor and major? What exercises "buffs" up pectorals? Does doing exercise stunt growth?

.. A .' '.B . \ / . . \ / . . \/ . . o . . . ' . .' The radius of the circle is 5. The perimeter of the minor...

I wonder if minoring mathematics helps career/physics. In my department, some math courses are offered to physics major to make sure that they can accquire enough math tools(since some are compulsory). So, why do some people take math courses in math department or even minor math? I have to...

If I decide to major in Physics but do a minor in Computer Science as well, am I losing certain physics classes or do I just spend more time getting my degree?

I'm a freshman in college majoring in computer science.. but I'm thinking about changing my major to Engineering Physics. It's bascially Physics, but requires you to do one of a few things, such as minoring in computer science. One of the reasons I'd switch my major is because I've heard the job...

My physics background is limited, I took General Physics 1 and 2. For a minor I would need to take General Physics 3 and 3 elective upper division courses. There are lots of courses to choose from... Mechanics I Electricity and Magnetism I Thermal and Statistical Physics Physics...

EE with a minor in physics? Hello, I am seeking advice on some school decisions and I figured someone here could help since almost every one her is obviously educated on the subject. On to my predicament: Originally I wanted to do joint degrees in EE and physics. That is probably out...

For an astrophysics major, would it be beneficial to take on math as a minor? Also, are there any other minors that would be good for an astrophysics major?

Hello, I am new to forums so please excuse my post if it is in the wrong area. I was wondering whether someone could help me out with understanding the physics involved in a minor car crash between 2 cars (both traveling at 5 mph). *This is not homework etc, trying to understand a real...

Minor in Solid State Physics? Hi, I am an electrical and electronics student. I do plan to follow minor in Solid State Physics. What do you think? Is it worth?

I am currently working on an undergrad mechanical engineering degree. I can pursue a minor in either applied math or physics and I was wondering if anyone out there had any advice.

This is algebra. I think I missed this part in class. I know a Hyperbola has a conjugate axis, but is this the hyperbolas equivlent of an elipise's minor axis? If so, how do you find the measurement? I'm writing a forumla for a hyprbola in standard form and need to find b^2. Thanks.