Undergrad Definition and 870 Threads

Hello everyone, If you meet a person who graduated with a degree in 6 years. What would be you first impressions or you impressions in general about it? Will it be diffirent if the person did graduate with a degree in Engineering? I need some guiadance in this regard. Thank you.

Hi, Lately I've been having second thoughts about whether I want to pursue a career in engineering or a career in math and physics and end up doing research. So here are three questions which i'd like being answered :) 1. Let's say I get a B.Sc in Mathematics and Physics, will I then be...

I'm in my third year after bouncing around from physics, math, civil, and now mechanical engineering and find myself going through the motions on most of my coursework and projects. I spend my free time reading physics books like Planck's treatise on thermodynamics and in my classes only find...

The school I'm looking into for undergraduate studies (McGill University) offers both a Physics major with EE minor and an EE major with Physics minor. If you take the EE minor, you aren't accredited. I am planning on probably continuing with my education until at least a master's degree, but I...

Is it worth it that I take it as a class? I'm a last year undergraduate.

Hello, Sorry if this question has been asked before. I have spent several hours googling for an answer, but have yet to find an answer. I came across similar questions at physics forums and thought this would be a good place to ask. Basically I began my career in EE (in the military prior...

im pretty sure i want to do theory in grad school because i don't like experiment. so i don't really want to do undergrad research that involves turning knobs and righting down numbers. nor am i able to contribute to a theory group. what am i to do? would research in math be sufficient? do i...

Hi, I'm currently selecting my 4th year undergrad thesis design (its all technical/theoretical no hands on work). A couple of the topics given strike my fancy, but I'm particularly interested in Nuclear and Particle Physics of which they're are few topics given for us to choose from. We are...

http://kr.cs.ait.ac.th/~radok/math/mat/intro.htm Loads of useful links in maths and physics, and easy referencing to quickly find what you want.

How important is a measure theory course as an undergrad? I have to choose between taking an undergrad measure theory course and doing research. I'm already doing another research project, but I figure no grad school is going to penalize me for doing too much research. But how "bad" is it that...

undergrad project in calculus III ! hi everybody In this fall i am taking calculus III and planning to do contract honor with my professor. as a part of it i have to do some research in any topic related to calculus. what kind of projects can i do in calculus III? can u suggest me some...

Hi, do you have a class you took as an undergrad that you really enjoyed? I'm interested in hearing what people feel were the best classes they've had. I ask, because my university has a list of required classes I need to fulfill the physics major requirement; but I feel like it's a wasted...

I have submitted a publication to physics Letters A in the field of supersymmetric quantum mechanics (SUSYQM) my teacher says this is a pretty big deal but would like to hear some others opinion. I will obviously mention this when I apply but is it THAT big of a deal? Should I make a big deal...

I am entering my first year of physics as an undergrad next month and I was wondering, with a BSc in physics, is it possibly to pursue EE as a graduate student, and then get employed in that field. I realize that with a physics major, I will not be very employable and will likely have to go to...

Is there a book that a motivated undergrad can use to understand the basics of string theory (in a mathematical way)? Thanks.

MAA 4224. Introduction to Analysis I (3) MAA 4226, 4227. Advanced Calculus I, II (3, 3) MAA 4402. Complex Variables (3) MAP 4103. Mathematical Modeling MAP 4153. Vector Calculus with Introduction to Tensors (3) MAP 4216. Calculus of Variations (3) MAP 4341. Elementary Partial Differential...

Hi Y'all, I would like to demonstrate electron tunneling in my Modern Physics lab class. Does anyone know of how to set such an experiment up? We have a lot of equipment and $$$ available, so that's not a problem. I don't want to ask the prof beforehand because he's kinda dumb.

So for undergrads in the natural sciences, there exists a multitude of programs and internships and whatnot for research experience--but are there equivalent programs specifically for undergrads studying pure or applied math? What are they like and where can I find out about them? How important...

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a QM book at the advanced undergrad level? I am interested in particular about the QM formulation using density matrices as states and POVM's as measurements. I am an engineering student, so my math background isn't too strong beyond the basic linear...

The top programs AFTER: MIT UC-Berkley Stanford i goofed off my freshman and sophmore years of HS, but have picked it up now, so I'm looking for engineering. I know Vanderbilt stacks up in the top 10, but I'm not sure which other programs are good. If you can, post some of your...

So, I just finished up first FIRST YEAR of undergrad a bit ago, and am at somewhat of a crossroads Basically, I am leaning towards pure math, and was wondering how I could make myself more marketable "just in case". The pure math program is pretty flexible, and I can take a bunch of courses...

So, I’m wrapping up my junior-ish (looks like I’m on the 4.5 year program) year at UCD majoring in Mech/Aero engineering. I’m starting to think about grad school applications due this November and wanting to get into some research to boost my chances of acceptance. - My question is how do i...

I am here at UC Davis for the summer and I would like to work while I am here. Since I am new to the UC system, I am somewhat inexperienced with regards to the proper ettiquette in going about these sorts of matters. What is the appropriate way to approach a professor about summer work? Is...

currently, I am a senior in hs and I am going to the university of washington next year. I really want to just dive into the world of scientific research. Is this possible? Or does one have to be in their major first before researching? I have tried emailing some professors, but i have...

I am trying to decide which college to go to. The University of Rochester or the University of Texas Austin I've been accepted to both as a physics major and was just wondering which ahd the better undergrad physics program. / Research opportunities.

Hi, I'm looking for a jornal where undergraduate students can publish what they did as part of a research project(not very advanced). It has to be such that anyone around the world can submit. If anyone knows such journal please reply! Oh, by the way I'm talking about mathematics journal

Hello All! I'm very interested in learning about particle physics and am wondering which book you guys recommend as a starting point. I'm looking for something in between undergrad and grad. So far it seems like the two best choices are Griffiths' Introduction to Elementary Paticles, and...

To what level do most of you rely on your own handwritten class notes after the fact? I ask because I produce reams of paperwork, but can't imagine any of it ever being useful and am highly tempted to consign most of it to the bin. I would always go to a book on the subject before my notes if I...

Hey everyone, I recently met with a professor who is prominent in research at my university to discuss undergraduate research opportunites. I expressed my interest in conducting research and after talking for a while he told me to bring him a resume. Would you say that shows an interest in...

The one we're using is insanely horrible. I just don't like how they approach the concepts and examples. It's called Classical Dynamics by Thorton and Marion. Can anyone recommend some college classical mechanics books?

I'm now in te process of looking at schools in which I should apply to after community college, and am having a hard time deteminign what schools are the best for me to apply to. I still have no idea what I want to do as a career, but my high school physics class interested me more than any...

What is covered in a typical first year undergrad calculus course? Is it just an in depth study of basic limits/integrals/derivatives? Or do they get into multiple integrals/vector calculus and stuff? Thanks.

What are the top and middle tier physics undergraduate programs? So far, I have for top tier: Harvard, MIT, Cal Tech, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, Stanford and University of Colorado, Boulder Thanks for your input!

Hi, I am currently a undergrad freshmen majoring in Physics. I've been poking around the forums and checking posts. One thing i noticed is that in order to get into good Grad school program, one needs solid research experiences. It seems that i should get started as soon as possible. But...

What are good undergrad schools for theoretical physics, engineering, and math? I still don't know which one I want to major in but I'm only in 9th grade. Also what are pluses(?) and minuses of each as a study? Thanks

right now i am a freshmen at florida state univeristy and majoring in physics. i know that it is a good school, but i am not sure that this is the right place for me. the school seems to be centered aroud sports. the people seem to be centered around parties. i don't feel that comfortable...

Just curious what the number of students in other people's undergrad physics departments have been.

i'm currently attending a community college in california, I'm a physics major, and i will apply to transfer to universities this fall. by looking through a lot of the threads here, i realized that prestigious universities probably have bad undergrad programs. so now I'm really looking towards...

The school taht you go to get your graduate matters more than the school you go to get your undergrad. I'm going to start my undergraduate at Texas A&M this Fall. It's not a very prestigious college, but it's close to home and I like the campus (I didn't want to go to UT and the campus was one...

What are some good colleges/universities for undergrad engineering in California. I'm thinking electrical or mechanical engineering, with a double major with physics. Yes, I know Caltech and Harvey-Mudd, etc. are good colleges, but I mean the more realistic choices. How do the UCs compare... I...

I have been given the opportunity to do research this summer. However, since I am an undergraduate, I will not be paid. I'm not going to be starving, so I don't NEED to work, but it's nice to have money. So, if I do research this summer (and possibly the rest of the time I am an undergrad)...

Hi! I am choosing between Theoretical physics at UCL (University College of London) and Durham University. In the future I am hoping to do research in theoretical physics such as string theory. Research at UCL is mostly focused on astronomy and experimental physics while at Durham it is...

Hi, I'm a junior in college right now and I'm getting extremely frustrated with one of my classes this semester - "Thermal Physics". When I read the textbook, I find the material to be interested, however when it comes to problem sets I don't even understand what the questions are asking for...

To get into Masters or Phd in phsysics or maths do they look at your combined undergrad GPA or only the average of your third year subjects and honours (4th year) level subjects? Would it matter if they see a couple of fails for some second year nonscience subjects? Which would mean a lowish...

If you had the choice (ignoring the financial side of the scenario) to attend either MIT, Princeton, or Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for physics with an emphasis on engineering (undergraduate), where would you go and why? Also, If you knew you could go to a prestigous (but not as...

I've been reading over my astronomy coursework and trying some questions, and I'm coming across a few things I'm not sure about, i'd be grateful if you could provide the answers. 1/ Give three possible astrophysical reasons for periodic variations in the observed photometric signal from a...

I'm mid-way through my second year (I'm in UK) in physics (not that this stuff makes a whole lot of difference, but it's background) and I'm about to apply for a sponsorship for a short work-placement in the department of a local University over the summer. To apply, I need to hand a CV in and...

What do you consider the hardest undergrad physics courses? I'm interested to see what people view on easiest to hardest

I was wondering who here went to university to do an undergrad degree in aerospace engineering, where you went and how difficult (ie grades, sat scores etc...) it was to get accepted? I've done my research on the various schools in North America that offer the program and some of them give a...

I have the opportunity to go to a small or large University [for physics] here in Canada. The smaller one gives a lot more student-teacher interaction and almost a certain research spot during the summer [some of the kids here have 5 papers accepted already]. The larger one has almost three...