What is Programs: Definition and 562 Discussions

A computer program is a collection of instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a specific task.
A computer program is usually written by a computer programmer in a programming language. From the program in its human-readable form of source code, a compiler or assembler can derive machine code—a form consisting of instructions that the computer can directly execute. Alternatively, a computer program may be executed with the aid of an interpreter.
A collection of computer programs, libraries, and related data are referred to as software. Computer programs may be categorized along functional lines, such as application software and system software. The underlying method used for some calculation or manipulation is known as an algorithm.

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    Java Improving Your Java Programs - Tips & Resources

    In school I'm in a class AP Computer Science where we learn java. In the past few weeks I have learned the basics of java which came very easy to me. Now I want to know what can I do to my programs to make them stand out? What should I strive for, least amount of lines or looks the best(we...
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    Programs List of graduate physics PhD programs w/lowest application fees

    Hi all, the title I think says it all! Is there a list "out there" of PhD physics departments with the lowest application fees?
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    When people say don't apply to top programs unless your gpa is 3.7+

    Is that based on a 4.0gpa scale?
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    Physics Grad Programs that don't require Jackson's Electrodynamics

    How many grad programs in physics don't require Jackson's Electrodynamics? Which ones among them, in particular?
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    How can we improve our chances of getting into prestigious programs?

    Here is the thing that I noticed in most Physics and Mathematics courses, I noticed that no matter how poor our professor is, no matter how poorly written the textbook is, and no matter how everyone studies 24/7, somehow, for just some reason, everyone always scores the mean, in other words, no...
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    Simplifications by symbolic algebra programs

    DH comment: This thread was split from this thread Hint: http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=tan%28pi%2F4%2Bx%29
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    Admissions Admission Statistics for Physics PhD programs?

    Hi all, I was wondering if there was a way to see 1) average Physics GRE score 2) average GPA 3) average # of publications 4) etc.? of admitted grad students for a given PhD program. It seems to be of no use contacting the individual departments to see if my application is strong enough to...
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    Where can I find source code for scientific programs?

    :rolleyes: ... not sure if this is the right place to post this. Hi, I'm looking for something like GSL but with programs instead of routines. For example, there is a method that was developed in the 80's for solving the time-dependent Schrödinger Equation (M. D. Feit, J. A. Fleck Jr. and...
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    French Student Asks About High School Programs in USA

    Hi everybody ! I'm French and I have any questions. - What is the program of physics at the high school? (In USA) - What is the program of mathematics at the high school? (In USA) I'm new on PF and I'm very interesting by Physics. I go to a english's forum because I want to learn to speak...
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    MATLAB Running MATLAB Programs in Octave

    Hello to all I downloaded Octave. I read that it will run MATLAB programs, but how do you do that? Thanks
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    Programs Mathematics PhD programs of highest tier

    Hi all, I wanted to request your help in discerning what kinds of things seem to help students get into some of the very selective schools, specifically...Chicago, MIT, Berkeley, Harvard all come to mind... I am not optimistic about Harvard at all, but include it because in my heart of...
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    Why, oh why, don't many physics programs EDUCATE?

    http://www.newmancause.co.uk/" : Boy, after having obtained a B.S. degree in physics and astronomy from a state university, can I relate to this! My professors never required that I read, e.g., the original classic physics papers that liberal arts students at, e.g...
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    Schools General college guidance questions and 5 year BS/MS programs?

    It's been a while since I've posted here, but since my last post I've become more entrenched in the terrifying mess that is late junior year/early senior year, and the college hunting and decisions that come with it. I realize there are tons and tons of threads about this stuff, but I have some...
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    How does switching programs work?

    I'm a Canadian high school student who recently got into Queen's University for engineering. Now this is great and all, but recently I've come to the realization that economics/finance is my true passion. If I went to Queen's how long would it be before I could switch programs. And in general...
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    Admissions Admission requirements for engineering grad programs

    I am hoping someone can provide me with some information about what undergraduate courses are typically expected on an applicants transcript for engineering masters programs. I presume the different disciplines of engineering require different classes as prerequisites, so I'd be interested in...
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    Programs Applicant for Physics PhD Programs

    Hi there. I have a friend who's currently in Caltech and is applying to various graduate schools to pursue a Physics PhD. I'm practically in the same path as he is, but I'm a senior applying to undergraduate schools as a Physics major (although I might go for a Math PhD instead). He gave me a...
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    2010 Physics/Engineering/etc REUs and other summer research programs results

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has heard back from summer programs in fields other than math. (Math REUs already has its own thread.) I applied to: -Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) NREL and Argonne -Collaborative Undergraduate Research in Energy Program (CURE) at...
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    Math programs by concentration

    I'm trying to find PhD programs in math that offer number theory as a focus. Where do I find this sort of information besides looking at each individual school? Is there some sort of catalogue or list that readily offers this information?
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    Aerospace Engineering Programs in Canada?

    I'm in grade 10, wondering what Universities in Canada offer dedicated Aerospace engineering programs, and which one is in your opinion, the best. Any help is appreciated. I'm sorry if this is the wrong section, or a duplicate thread.
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    Why are so many Electrical Eng. B.A. programs paired with Comp. Sci B.A.

    Why are colleges nowadays not offering Electrical Engineering B.S., but Electrical Engineering+Computer Sci B.S.? Why is computer science so vital to electrical engineering? For example, on the website assist.org, which let's you see which schools offer a particular major, it lists a lot of...
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    Programs Best US PhD programs in physics?

    Which are considered the best US post graduate schools for physics? I'm guessing MIT, Cal Tech and the University of Texas.
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    Symbolic Math Programs: Which has the least number of bugs?

    I've been a little old fashioned when it comes to doing symbolic computations. For years I've resisted using programs like Mathematica, Maple, Maxima etc. to handle symbolic manipulations. Over the past several months I've started using Maxima, choosing this program because it is free. I always...
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    Grad programs in observational vs. theoretical astrophysics

    Hi everyone, I'm a 2nd year astrophysics and math student and considering the possibility of pursuing a phd in astrophysics. I'm more interested in theory rather than the observational side of astrophysics. I've heard that grad programs tend to see research experience as much more important...
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    Are there any programs I can use to simulate a sinwave?

    Like what would be generated by an oscilloscope? I only have a basic ac circuit with a resistor and capacitor Thanks in advance Ben
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    Canadian Physics Graduate Programs

    Hi! I am new here. I am currently an undergraduate in China, majoring in physics. I am in my final year, and I am applying for physics PhD programs in North American. I have chosen some institutions in the US, and I am considering adding one or two Canadian institutions. However, unlike...
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    PhD and Masters programs for someone who looks to work outside of academia

    I'm currently a third year physics undergraduate student at the University of Toronto --which is respectable as far as Canadian schools go. My marks are decent: 3.83 GPA of almost exclusively physics and math courses. I have recently been looking carefully at the realities of working towards a...
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    US & European Universities Offering Graduate Plasma Physics Programs for Fusion

    What are some U.S. & European Universities that have a good graduate program for studying Plasma Physics? I am specifically interested in application to fusion. I know Princeton has the plasma laboratory, but that might be too competitive for me.
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    Do I have a chance to get into top physics programs?

    Hi, I know such questions have been asked several times in this forum, but it would be a nice guide for me to choose where to apply. I am an Electronics Engineering bachelor student from a university in the middle east that does not have a physics program (and physics programs in my country...
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    Schools Switching programs in graduate school.

    I've recently finished applying to a few doctoral programs in chemistry for next fall, but I am now thinking that maybe I should have looked into chemical engineering instead. I'm just getting a feeling that chemical engineering would be a bit more interesting and that there might be more job...
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    Programs Best Physics PhD Programs in Cosmology?

    What are the best "2nd tier" physics PhD programs known for cosmology? Thanks
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    Computer aided design programs

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    Canadian programs, anyone have experience with any of the following?

    I'm narrowing down my choices and would like actual students' experiences instead of what uni websites say about these programs: Aerospace - Ryerson Engineering Physics - McMaster Honours Physics - McMaster Physics - Waterloo Mechatronics - Waterloo Mechanical Engineering -...
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    What Are the Best Undergrad Physics Programs for a Student with a 3.3-3.5 GPA?

    Hello, I'm currently a junior in high school looking for the best undergrad physics program based off of my grades. Just to give you an idea: GPA: Unweighted: 3.3-3.5 Weighted:Not sure Extracurriculars: Did some research with Physics teacher, and some research with Math teacher...
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    Need free programs, how do you install GNU software?

    Okay, I don't know anything about compiling stuff, but I found a website with links to something called GNU software. It's supposed to be part of some freedom of rights for software, because many who have free software (for example Firefox) don't cost money but have certain restrictions, thus...
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    Are there any computer programs which can help you visualize mathematical concepts?

    Although I haven't been too much into math in the past, with the exception of statistics being a college minor, all of a sudden I have an interest in coming up with mathematical equations to describe/predict how certain things work. I want to take data sets and come up with equations to...
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    Engineering What are engineering mentorship programs

    And where can a student look for one of these programs? Would this kind of thing apply to a student at a JC, or would it be more for a University level student?
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    Programs Programs for getting both a PhD in physics and mathematics?

    Hello, I'm an undergrad in my third year with a major in mathematics and physics. Needless to say, since I'm in my third year, I'm looking into going into graduate school and at graduate programs. But I have a large problem: I really like the fact that I'm doing both math and physics. I...
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    Graduate Programs doesn't require physics sub

    Hi all, I am an international student expecting master's degree next summer in university of missouri-kansas city. I am planning to apply for a better program to finish my phd. My GPA in undergraduate is 3.71, current GPA is 4, and has a 660/800 GRE. I just found out that I missed the last...
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    U.S. Military Programs for MS Engineering Degree

    I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of programs by the u.s. military(any branch) that would pay for me to get a MS in engineering and work for them.
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    Schools Summer REU programs - question about chances for people from small schools

    Hey guys. I'm a currently a junior physics major at a state school in the south. It's not known for physics in any way. My question is how difficult is it to get into a Physics/Materials Science REU program? My school does not have many research opportunities in physics, though the department...
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    What math-y masters programs should I look at?

    I have a slightly unorthodox background and I'm trying to figure out what I should be applying to for fall 2010. I graduated with a BS in finance in 2007 and have been working on Wall Street for 2 years (3 by next fall). I'm not entirely sure what I want to do long term but I do but it's...
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    Formats and Programs for Physics Papers

    Can anyone recommend a style for writing theoretical physics papers? I'm just a first-year undergrad but I want to get used to writing papers in a style that is suited, or generally accepted, for theoretical physics papers by practicing on my class notes. Can someone also suggest an...
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    Pre-Pharmacy Programs: Ernest Mario & US Schools

    hey guys... i need some help with college application. i want to apply to Ernest Mario Pharmacy School in Rutgers and i want to know where i am stading in terms of being accepted or not. I've visited its website but its very vague on what it requires from students. can anyone give me more info...
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    Exploring Aerospace Programs at Canadian Universities

    Im planning to go into aerospace next year (im in grade 12 now) and I am debating between the different universities in Canada (Toronto, carlton are the 2 main ones but also mc Gill, Ryerson University, York, Ottawa...) Ive heard from some that Carlton is second rate (but they have what...
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    Quality of undergraduate Bioengineering programs.

    From what I understand, bioengineering (as opposed to biomedical engineering) is a very new undergraduate program/major. For example, I think Caltech only started their undergraduate bioengineering "option" (major) this year. How are the qualities of these programs? I only have one data point so...
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    Good undergrad physics programs

    I'm a high school senior looking into colleges and I'm having trouble picking out good choices for physics programs. I live in Chicago and I'm looking into schools around the Midwest. My record ACT:32 GPA: 94.2 (My school is weird and they don't like the 4.0 scale) My course load is...
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    Why are these programs not working?

    I was wondering why are these programs, as given in an e-book not working -- #include <stdio.h> /* count lines in input */ main() { int c, nl; nl = 0; while ((c = getchar()) != EOF) if (c == '\n') ++nl; printf("%d\n", nl); }...
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    Can Xcode be used to compile C++ programs for a Mac from a Linux system?

    I use linux on a pc and one of my friends who uses a mac wants me to write a small app for him. It doesn't need any GUI of anything, just a few lines in C++ with a bitmap image for input and an output to a text file. Is there a way for me to compile it in linux so that he'll be able to use it...
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    What Other University Programs Offer a Similar Experience to UBC's Science One?

    Okay, I'm a high school junior looking at colleges for my undergrad degree. I am passionate about mathematics and also interested in physics and chemistry. I originally assumed that engineering would be the right field for me, but I'm not so sure now. I've talked to engineers in the family...
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    Good Physics Programs: Colleges to Apply To

    This has probably been posted a thousand times, but, I'm going to post my stats, class rank, etc. I'm entering my senior year of high school. I posted on here about a year ago, but didn't hang out like i should have. I got distracted by a female. However, I think I can stay here regularly and...
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