University Definition and 1000 Threads

I am choosing between a rank 24 uni and a rank 45 uni, should rank have any effect on my decision?

This website http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/19/percent-of-world-with-col_n_581807.html claims that only 6.7% of the world hold university degrees but that's hard to believe, I know so many people who have university degrees. If it is inaccurate what is the real percentage?

I am in my final year of high school, I am doing the highest level of maths available but I don't find it difficult at all, so I was wondering whether or not I should cover some university level mathematics before doing bachelor of science (Advanced) next year. For this BSc I am allowed to do...

Hello, I am trying to solve a problem in university level electromagnetic fields course. The problem is in the attachment. My answer is simple, that for the magnetic flux B\rightarrow (vector field B\rightarrow), the Amperian loop will have a current equivalent to 0 because current through...

Hi all, I still have a year of undergraduate studies left but I'm very, very interested in mathematical, theoretical physics. I would love to do research in string theory; does anyone know if McGill University is at least decent for this as a graduate school? It's probably a naive question to...

Currently taking mathematics12/precalculus12(Canada) i think its equivalent to algebra II in the US(someone correct me if i am wrong.) So, question is: 1) Will topics like Logarithmic Functions + Exponential Functions, Arithmetic sequences and series, etc. be covered and explored in depth...

I was thinking as a student, is there some sort of thought that goes into have 2.5 hour lectures twice a week? I am thinking that this is not the best layout for learning, and was wondering if this has been studied by anyone to see what lecture times maximize student learning. For me, in a...

This is very important to me. Responses will be greatly appreciated!

I'm a 2nd BS Physics student with a strong interest in Computer Science. I probably won't have time to double major, so I'll have at least a CS minor along with the Physics degree. I'd like to enter doctoral studies afterwards, and it's a toss-up between Applied Physics and EE. My career goals...

Hello, i am currently taking physics 11(first high school physics course, I'm from Canada i don't know what level that is in the states or UK) i am doing well i have >90% but the thing is i find it extremely boring... the class is going way too slow for me so i teach myself every chapter which...

I've applied to five different universities (UK) and have started to receive offers. I'm having a hard time to decide which of the university to choose, as before applying I always had the idea in my head that your mathematics education doesn't really matter, and if you're good at maths then you...

I'm currently in my first semester at a community college with intention of transferring to a 4 year. At some point while still at my current school I will have to take General University Physics. My curriculum is saying that I should take both Uni. Physics and Vector Calculus in my third...

Who are you going to call when you're mooning about your purpose in life? Generally level-headed and polite members of Physics Forums! Anyway, I graduated in July, and at the start of September started working as a loader, pretty much (complicated story involving social anxiety and, possibly...

How is the physics program at Florida Atlamtic University? Is it a good program? Is the school good in general? I ask this because I am most likely going to end up at this university and I am concerned with the quality. All responses will be greatly appreciated!

Recently, i had conversation with a professor who completed his Msc and Phd in a UK university about 7 years ago ( i think it was Central Lancashire,i'm 95% sure, if my memory is right) and i am surprised by his words.All below are about engineering field. According to him, it does not matter...

Hi, I am a student in theoretical/fundamental physics that finished his masters couple of weeks ago. I'm still looking for a PhD starting asap. I am quite interested in an opened position at a UK top 10-15 university, the project seems interesting enough to invest 3 years in it. But I have...

I was thinking it was something among the lines of 1300/1600 SAT or 29 ACT and Top 10% of your class or 3.5 GPA, but I'm not sure and am looking for confirmation. Thank you.

Duke University is hosting a free course (video lectures) on "Introduction to Astronomy" by Ronen Plesser. Starts Nov 27th. Free to sign up! https://www.coursera.org/course/introastro

Hello, I am from Israel (English speaker, so don't take it in account) looking to study towards an undergrad degree in Canada. Eventually my dream is to become a theoretical physicist. I am NOT looking for a so called "re-known" university. Don't understand me wrong, I am not a slacker looking...

I plan to dual-major in physics and engineering. I can try transferring to UPenn or to a closer school that's less than half the cost and guaranteed to accept all my credits from my Community College but not nearly as prestigious. Still, the other school (Temple) isn't a total POS. I want to go...

Is it doable to take a calculus-based Physics class without ever having taken Calculus? I am currently registered in the class and it has been a week and half. Some of the stuff is completely new to me and I want to see if others have done the same. I need to take General Physics I & II for...

Hi all, Just looking for some advice regarding university (again). Here's the 411 on my situation: I'm just your average mathematics major at a big public university in Canada. I've gone through freshman year with excellent grades and am about to start my second year in the math honors...

Hey everyone, I'm a philosophy major hoping to pick up physics as a minor. However, I do not have the grade 12 maths from high school (I goofed off a lot :)). I was wondering if first-year university physics is doable without the knowledge of the algebraic equations and applications? I...

Looking For Guidance In Choosing University! Please Help! Hello everybody, I am a Grade 12 student from Canada about to apply for university. I am hoping to get into university for Aerospace Engineering and am considering several different Universities.. I am considering the following...

Hello I took a general physics course 2 years ago, and now I am trying to refresh a bit on my knowledge of physics so I started solving discussion questions+problems in University physics by young My problem is I can't verify my answers nor can I look for the correct answer if I don't know...

I'm leaving high school to choose a degree and I'm having a hard time choosing and I thought I wouldn't loose anything by asking here for opinions and maybe similar experiences. I have mediocre grades overall, though I get very good physics and maths sometimes, others I get average (14/20...

I'm applying to do particle physics next year, with the hope of eventually getting a PhD, although I have been told that if I do theoretical physics it won't really matter because they're very similar and I can still do a PhD in particle (I know someone starting her PhD in particle with a...

Hi everyone, I went to my orientation yesterday. Overall it was very enjoyable. During high school I did both Calculus 1, and Calculus 2. Due to my grade in Calculus 2, my adviser suggested I retake it to keep my GPA as high as possible. She explained that I need to maintain a 3.5 in my...

Hi, For my undergraduate degree, I intend to study at the University of British Columbia. For my Masters and PHD I am hoping to study at Cambridge. How good is the Physics program at Cambridge? I am interested in Particle Astrophysics. I noticed that on their website they don't (at least...

I currently have College Physics by Young/Geller. My friend (who is superb at physics) told me that that book is not good and University Physics by Young/Freedman is a better choice. I would really like to know what is the difference between these 2 books? Should I invest in the Uni Physics...

Is Texas A&M University a "Good School" Hi everyone, I'm going to be a senior in high school this year and will probably be attending Texas A&M pursuing a major in bio or physics the year after that when I go to college. I'm kind of upset that I feel like I've "wasted" my time in high school...

Hello everyone! I just signed up and spent the entire morning searching and reading threads on the forum. I've been doing research on universities in Arizona that offer degrees in Aerospace Engineering. I'm currently attending Yavapai college and have been for the past few semesters as it is...

Is the physics program at university Wisconsin Milwaukee any good? What about university of San francisco? And Regis university and Marquette university?

Will I be in disadvantage while applying to american top universities (MIT, Harvard... you know...) if I had an undergraduate degree from an South African, Portuguese or Chinese university? please, answer about each case.

So I am participating in a program that allows me to take classes at a local university and the counselor suggested that because I plan to go into physics when I go off to college (I will be a high school senior next year) it would be a good idea to take the honors introductory course that is...

I know this problem is way beyond my level, but I worked really hard. (1 full week) After seeing the solution I see my work is nonsense. Is it all rubbish or is there a tiny bit that can be saved?

hey guys, I am a high school student who recently graduated from high school. I am entering my first year of University at the University of Ottawa, doing a bachelor of science specializing in biochemistry. But, after first year I desperately want to transfer to U of T when entering second year...

Hello, I am planning to major in chemistry and I just wanted to know if a lot of the material is, or requires, mathematics. I love math and I would say I am pretty good at it. It would be my second choice for a major. However, I heard that chemistry is not really a mathematical science, more...

I use to sell a lot of my university textbooks (mainly because I was just following what other people around me were doing. Basically I was following the herd so to speak), but it wasn't until recently (as in the past couple of weeks) that I realized that it can sometimes be a very bad idea to...

I got kicked out of my University. Should I still invest farther time and money to get a college education? Do I still have a shot at Graduate school? I got dismissed from the University of California, Davis due to my unsatisfactory grades I got there during my freshmen year. I admit I didn't...

I'm going to do physics at university and I really want to do a masters and go into research. Currently, I've just finished my AS Levels so I'll be going to university in 2013. I really want to do research because I want to try to solve and work on new, cutting edge research, not look at proven...

Hi, i plan on one day going to university, either University of Toronto or University of Waterloo. Waterloo is not internationally known while U of T is but it's programs are apparently extremely hard and the bell curves are ridiculous (knowledge from months of forum discussions, couldn't be...

Hi there Can anyone recommend what is the best freely accessible (global) league tables for University's performance in all fields of physics? Thanks

Hello I am currently deciding between UBC or Toronto for Electrical engineering. I have spent my first year at toronto, and I neither like nor dislike the university. I applied transfer for mainly two reasons: 1) my parent wants me to stay vancouver with them 2) high living cost at Toronto...

Hello, I've been awarded a scholarship to study engineering in Ukraine. Its the end of the academic year and I most make a decision where to head to. I have two choices. 1. Petroleum engineering There is only one university in Ukraine which offers this course and its the university of oil and...

Okay... probably no one knows both of the university. They are both extremely small school. But please read this post, and I think anyone can help me out here. Before I describe my situation, I thank you for your help. Like many of you here, I am a physics enthusiast. When I first took...

Hello, i live in the UK and am wondering what courses i have to take at university to become and astrophysicist. I realize that its advisable to do a PhD/Doctorate at some point but do i have to do a full bachelors and masters degree individually or can i just do a masters?

- in general which is better for theoretical physics , considering factors: teaching style, enthusiasm for the subject, course content and the way the maths is taught - I've read that it's more applied in Durham whereas in Warwick it's more pure and abstract. I'm not too sure though to what...

The reason I ask this because I have about two conflicts for my timetable and it's holding me back from completing my degree sooner. Does anyone know who, in a university, handles course conflicts? I know it depends on what university I go to, but could someone give me a general idea...

Hi I am an applied math/physics undergrad, I am interested in developing/inventing a new technology that will benefit for the military. Is it ok if I propose a research project that relates to military in my university? I want to point out that I don't want to be involve in killing human...