Undergraduate Definition and 599 Threads

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    Math book recommendations for physics undergraduate

    Hi, I have completed my first year of studies, a year that was rather hard. So I am in need of some good books(or book) to revise my hole year of math. Mostly I need to revise calculus and vector calculus, as well as differential equations. Basic linear algebra would be great too. Although...
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    Programs Getting an undergraduate and graduate degree at the same school?

    Often times I see people talk about getting their undergraduate degree but then transfering to a graduate school. UF has a 5 year program that awards a student with both their masters and bachelors degree in physics. From their its just a rout to a Ph.d..IS there something wrong with this? Why...
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    Recommended reading for undergraduate Physics major

    I am currently in my freshman/sophomore year of college and am majoring in physics. I was wondering what books you can recommend that I read. I really love physics and I just want to learn as much as I can about all different areas of physics. I have completed Calculus 3 and am willing to...
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    About math textbook for undergraduate student in theoretical physics

    Hi my friends, I comes from China, and I want some English math textbook for undergraduate student in theoretical physics, contains Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Statistics and Probability Theory, Method of Mathematical Physics, any suggestion pls?
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    How Does UCLA's Undergraduate Physics Program Compare to Other UC Schools?

    Whats up everybody. I've been lurking on the forum for awhile but never registered. This is my first post and I would like to see if any of you have an experiences or heard about undergraduate physics at UCLA. What about compared to other UC's such as Irvine, Santa Barbara, Davis, Berkeley, San...
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    Programs Importance of prestigious undergraduate degree for graduate degree.

    Hi - I am currently a high school junior so I basically have this summer to figure out where I am going to apply. I am thinking about computer engineering as a major. How much of a factor is going to "name brand" college going to be for getting into a "good" graduate school? Thanks for your time.
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    Independant Undergraduate Research

    Alright here's my story, I wanted to apply for undergraduate research positions this summer related to some astrophysics, however I didn't get any callbacks (not sure why, my grades are fine, my guess would be, being a math major I lost out to too many physics students applying, it is pretty...
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    Admissions Applying undergraduate physics programs

    Hi, I'm applying undergraduate physics programs, and I want to ask your opinion on where you would go among the schools I'm considering to apply. The program (physics) is obviously my priority concern. Other than that, maybe the area; beautiful town, campus, and so on (I really wanted to apply...
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    Courses Optimal order to persue undergraduate upper division physics coursework

    I've decided to go back to school to study physics. I was a physics minor the last time I was in undergrad, and have an undergraduate math degree an undergraduate computer engineering degree as well as a graduate degree in electrical engineering. So, after meeting with the dean of...
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    Reference Material for Undergraduate Level Vibrations Courses

    Hello everyone, I am a junior Mechanical engineering student with a midterm in my Vibrations I class on Thursday. I've been studying but I'm having some issues really nailing the concepts fundamentally. I feel like I'm stuck in a rut of doing the problem like in the example, but not really...
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    Undergraduate Mathematics Department rankings

    Does anyone know of some reliable rankings for the math departments of US universities?
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    What jobs can I get with a degree in astrophysics or physics?

    Hi all! As you can see from the title that I am a confused undergrad who does not know what to do for his degree and career. Okay, so right now I am in my second year of university, working towards a major in biology and a minor in nanoscience. At the beginning I had my sight sent on becoming...
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    Need Help Getting Ideas For an Undergraduate Thesis Topic

    Hello guys, Please I need help in getting ideas for my undergraduate thesis, I am a mechanical engineering student and I have been searching for a long time with no good results, if anyone has links or good ideas please help me. Thank you.
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    Programs Mechatronics undergraduate degree

    Hi all! Firstly great site I've been looking for something like this! I just finished year 12(in australia) and will be going to uni this year doing an undergrade degree in mechatronics engineering at monash uni(4 years). I need some advise on which electives i should take. I am interested in...
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    Recommendation for an undergraduate textbook

    Hi, I'm not sure if I am posting in the right place, but I am looking for a textbook for 1st & 2nd Year undergraduate physics. For the mathematical areas, I have a book called "Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering" by Riley, Hobson & Bence, which is excellent, and has lots of...
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    Need Suggestions For An Experiment - Upper Division Undergraduate

    Hello, During the spring semester of school that is just beginning I will be a junior in physics at the University of Minnesota. I'm taking a physics class called Methods of Experimental Physics II in which for the majority of the semester groups of two will be working on an approved...
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    Developing Essential Research Skills for Undergraduate Particle Physics

    What are some of the most important research skills to develop as an undergraduate, particularly concerning particle physics?
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    Undergrad Research: Possible w/High GPA?

    Hey. I want to start researching and I am a second semester sophmore. I had pretty bad grades last semester however (3.2 and a 2.5 in EM honors). I am not too worried academically because it was a bad semester and Ill just step up my game, but wouldn't they make it impossible to apply for a REU...
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    Schools Undergraduate in a Canadian University

    I'm currently a first year (Life Science) undergraduate in a Canadian University and I was thinking of trying to complete a minor in math. I kind of like math and it does somewhat interest me; but lately I have become lazy, I feel like I was much more school orientated in high school. I'm am...
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    Intermediate undergraduate quantum text

    hello all. originally i was a physics major and took "modern physics" which briefly covered nuclear, particle, and quantum physics. i switched majors to math, and now I'm thinking of dual majoring in physics and mathematics, but i'd like to read a little bit about quantum physics before i go...
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    Undergraduate Application for Ontario Secondary School Students

    Hi. I was doing my Undergraduate Application for Current Ontario Secondary School Students (OUCA). I did Engineering Science (Physics) at UofT. But of UofT's Undergraduate physics at St.George, should it be part of "SG:Physical and Mathematical Sciences" and then Subject of Major Interest is...
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    Undergraduate Physics - Applications?

    Hello, If you remember, I'm stuck between majoring in physics or chemistry. I've been reading a bit on the different disciplines in both chemistry and physics and I'm leaning a bit towards chemistry now. The one thing that really gets to me in chemistry is how applicable it is - you can learn...
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    Courses A question about being an Undergraduate taking Graduate coursework

    I know it may sound strange, but I by time I finish my undergraduate degree in physics at my current university, I will have taken the graduate Stat. Mech sequence, Quantum Sequence, and Classical Mechanics Sequence. And, no I don't mean the senior level/graduate split course work, I have also...
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    Insights Revamping Undergraduate Introductory Physics Laboratory - Comments

    I've started my own personal pet project in trying to suggest a possible revamping of the often dreaded intro physics lab. My philosophy here is two fold: 1. Teach skills in how we arrive at how things behave 2. The students shouldn't be encumbered with "theories" that they need to either...
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    Schools Best Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Schools

    I'm curious about what people consider is the best ChemE school. What schools do employers like to see applicants come from? This list excludes MIT, Cal Tech and other premier schools that are already rather obvious. Thanks for all suggestions.
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    Help choosing undergraduate study for robotics-like work

    I am sort of torn on what I want to go to school (University) for. It is pretty highly torn between Computer Science and Computer Engineering, But I am also interested in Physics. I don't know exactly what I want to do after school, but I am really interested in robotics and would love to have...
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    Physics Undergraduate in Physics (need advice)

    Hello everyone! Here is a short (?) introduction of myself, by myself : https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=1940774#post1940774 So I'm currently doing a Major in physics, I'm having a hard time right now but hopefully I will be successful. Here are my questions : Will a minor...
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    Undergraduate in Physics (need advice)

    Hello guys! Well, where to start? First I want to say that I'm really happy to find a forum like this, I've spend like 2 hours reading the career and academic guidance section, and I realized that I have a lot of questions myself. Before I start I apologize for my future grammatical mistakes...
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    Simple Mathematics Books for Undergraduate Physics Students

    Hello, I'm an undergraduate physics student at the University of Bremen, Germany. Our lecturers in theoretical physics always expect a great deal of mathematical knowledge from us in order to understand the lesson. However, much of this knowledge is provided in other lessons with a delay...
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    Programs Experimental Physics Undergraduate Degree?

    I love the experimenting side of Physics. I know you can't actually major in Experimental Physics so out of a couple degrees which one is most likely to focus on Experimenting. Engineering Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, Materials Science? Also, what part of Physics has a...
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    Research advice for undergraduate senior

    Hi, I'm currently a senior and about two years ago did an independent research study with a professor. I asked if I could pursue further research with him as a senior and possibly have it culminate in a thesis. He said, "of course if the student shows dedication, etc etc." I spoke...
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    Graduating, But Still an Undergraduate: Can I Do an REU?

    In the spring, I'll be graduating with a math degree from one university, I'm still continuing my undergraduate education next fall to get a physics degree (and/or to do premed studies) at another university. So basically, I'm going to be a graduate in limbo between two universities during...
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    Undergraduate Physics & Computer Science Advice

    Hey guys, I am currently taking Physics 2 with Calculus at my local community college and transferring to the university as a Physics major in Spring 2009. Furthermore, I am also taking COP2220 (C+ Programming) as a requirement for any transfer student seeking admission into the university's...
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    How Should an Undergrad Approach Their First Chemistry Research Project?

    I'm going to be a second year student majoring in chemistry this fall and a professor wants me to work on a research project (or with a group) either with him or with another professor. I performed well in his class (in the top 2-3 students of several hundred). I'm really excited about getting...
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    Undergraduate Physics: Mid-Level Schools for REU's

    im not asking for the top ten but for a decent list of mid-level schools. I am planning on grad school so i want to have a good amount of REU's completed.
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    Schools Good Undergraduate College(s) for an Aspiring Physicist

    Hello, I am a Junior in high school who lives in Massachusetts and I am looking for recommendations for what would be a good college to attend at the undergraduate level for someone who wants to be a physicist as their profession. (I'm not sure what I want to specialize in yet, though I probably...
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    Undergraduate Research: Avoiding "Cookie Cutter" Projects

    I am an uprising junior at a small liberal arts and sciences college. I spent this past summer doing research in computational astrophysics with a professor at my university. I would like to do another computation astrophysics research project (an REU or program away from my own university)...
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    Undergraduate research in computer science

    I'm an undergraduate student studying computer science.I am interested in doing some research in discrete mathematics or theoretical computer science.Can anyone tell some interesting research topics or open problems on which i can work on?
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    What should a regular physics undergraduate program consist of?

    Suddenly I'm curious what other uni physics students do and I am studying the physics curriculum of another local uni just now, but it seems there're a lot of differences between the two top uni here...we took a-level here so it's a 3-year program. The core courses are: 1 year on some...
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    Suggestions on Undergraduate Physics Textbooks

    In a few months I'll be entering college towards a physics degree, and I'm in need of some suggestions for introductory physics textbooks. I'm looking for a book that encompasses all of the basics of physics, but nothing too watered-down. Calculus-based would be nice. Anyone have any...
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    Programs Extra Mathematics Courses for Undergraduate Physics Degree

    The BS degree for physics at the university (Kentucky) I will be attending has 'Calculus I-IV', as the only mathematical requirements. In addition to the calculus courses, I will be taking 'Matrix Algebra & Applications'. My question is, what are other mathematics courses that are helpful...
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    UWisc vs UMN for math undergraduate

    I am an international student from China. Now I have got admitted by University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Both are math majors. The math rankings of the two universities are similar but the comprehensive ranking of UWisc is much higher. UMN's advantage is...
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    Physics undergraduate - I have a decision to make

    I am currently a high school senior and have received all of my decisions for college. The acceptances are: UNC Chapel Hill Brandeis UMD College Park University of Maryland Baltimore County I am waitlisted at the following schools: Duke Carnegie Mellon Cornell Johns Hopkins...
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    Undergraduate Research: Weighing the Options

    Please tell your opinion with reasons (if possible). I hope this will be important for those who do not have a good undergrad research experience Please consider all the factors including the demand, funding, research, jobs,...etc.
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    For nanoelectronics,which branch in engineering undergraduate helpful

    Friend,this year in 2008 , i am going to take admission in engineering undergraduate program in india.In India there is no scope for nanotechnology/nanoelectronics. Which branch should i choose during Btech/BS, so that it will be helpful in learning nanoelectronics during MS?For financial...
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    Programs Advice for an undergraduate physics major.

    For anyone here who is a physics major, have you found the undergraduate courses tough and easier as you went up the ladder or more of the opposite? Just how much do you need to know to be prepared at the university level and as a physics major post B.S. degree because we are only human and...
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    Physics Areer opportunities for student with undergraduate physics degree

    Hi everybody, I would like to hear you opinion I have one semester left and with bunch of classes taken from mechanical engineering and material science departments, high GPA, some research experiecne in physics department and no industry experience what kind of jobs one can expect to have...
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    The weight of Undergraduate Institutions

    Hello, I'm a math major and I'm wondering how much the university you attend as an undergraduate matters for acceptance into top graduate schools, any ideas?
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    How Can Undergraduates Find Pure Math Research Opportunities?

    First of all, I'm a second year pure mathematics major/computer science minor with a 4.0 math g.p.a. and a 3.878 overall g.p.a. I'm looking to go to graduate school right after I get my B.S. I am very studious and I am constantly studying. I've been asking all my professors about research...
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    Schools Undergraduate school prestige? (Math)

    Hello everyone, I've been reading this site for about a year now, but this is my first post. I've learned so much from this site! Now, my situation. I'm currently a freshman at a third-tier school, and I just switched from Chemical Engineering to Mathematics after realizing I'm much more...
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