EE & Applied Physics: Is There a Connection?

[planethunter]

Is applied physics essentially electrical engineering?

 

[fss]

Nope.

 

[planethunter]

Nope.

How are they different then?

 

[fss]

How are they different then?

Be more specific. There are applied physics positions that have a lot of what could be considered "EE" and vice versa. You aren't asking a very meaningful question.

 

[planethunter]

Ok, in other words. Could I apply for an electrical engineering job with a degree in applied physics?

 

[fss]

You can apply for pretty much any job unless there is an explicit degree requirement. If the refuse to hire any other degree besides EE, it's probably a waste of your time.

 

[planethunter]

I am aware of what you are saying. Based on the curriculum for an applied physics degree though, would you be able to apply for an EE job based on what you have been taught? I mean, I always thought that electrical engineering could be described as the laws of physics applied to real world E&M problems.

 

[fss]

Based on the curriculum for an applied physics degree though, would you be able to apply for an EE job based on what you have been taught?

I don't know. I did not major in applied physics, and you have provided little information on which anyone could make a remotely educated guess as to the answer. "The curriculum for an applied physics degree" is not meaningful- different people at different institutions have different courses and take different electives...

Nothing is stopping you from applying from any job- if you're applying out of your degree you'll need to do more convincing to a potential employer that you are actually qualified. Sorry to keep running you around in circles... but you're not giving anyone much to go on.