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The discussion centers around choosing between an Honours Physics Degree and a Computational Physics 4-year Stream due to time constraints. The Honours option is rigorous, with a heavy courseload that may extend beyond two years, including courses the individual dislikes. Conversely, the Computational Physics path is less intense and aligns better with personal interests, but it requires starting new subjects immediately. Opinions suggest that prioritizing the desired degree over a strict two-year timeline may be more beneficial for future graduate studies. Ultimately, the choice hinges on balancing workload and personal interest in the field.
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Help :( Degree selection and pressed for time

So I just went to see my academic advisor and it turns out my scholarly plan is more screwed up then I thought :( I've been going over it and I really have two options for what I can do for my degree. I would really really like to finish in two years, but IDK what the heck to do... I need your help :(

Here are the options

1. Do an Honours Physics Degree

This was my plan from the getgo, but there were a few hidden courses I didn't realize I had to take. The problem with doing this is that it is HIGHLY unlikely I will be able to finish in two years, because the courseload would simply be too much for me. I also have to take two courses I really don't want to, those being a Biology course and Intermediate Calculus. My courses for the next two years would be:

This Year
Classical Mechanics
Math Physics
Scientific Computing
Quantum Mechanics
Biology (Concepts in Biology, the easy peasy slacker one, but nonetheless I DONT WANNA)

Next Year
Honours Thesis
Quantum Mechanics II (Notoriously the hardest course offered)
Advanced Physics Lab
Thermal Physics
General Relativity (A close runner up for hardest course)

Both full courseloads, PLUS I would have to do the Intermediate Calculus in the summer...

2. Do a Computational Physics 4-year Stream
This is NOT an honours degree, but I can do a thesis so there is a still a possibility of graduate school after. It's more directed towards the fields I am interested in as well. However, I would have to start with Applied Computer Science NOW, none of which I have done yet. I am working in coding this summer so I have a passing understanding of some of the concepts (ie done some C, used PERL, Matlab, Octave, stuff like that.) My courseload would be something like this:

This Year

Classical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics
Scientific Computing
Programming Fundamentals

Next Year

Quantum Mechanics II
Honours Thesis
Numerical Method (3c.hrs)
Digital Systems (3c.hrs)
Intro to Internet Programming (3)
Advanced Internet Programming (3)
Unix (3)
PERL (3)

And then I need three more credit hours of Computer Science, which I could do a Spring or Summer term (like eCommerce or Software Systems...). I DO NOT need Math Physics (my Linear Algebra and Differential equations takes care of that) or Intermediate Calculus or Bio.

TL;DR: SHOULD I DO HONOURS PHYSICS AND KILL MYSELF OVER TWO YEARS/TAKE THREE YEARS OR DO COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS AND RISK FLUNKING OUT?!
 
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Your first option contains a lot of physics, but that's what getting a physics degree is all about. I wouldn't let the fact that it might be difficult stop you from getting the degree you want.
 


It seems that you are planing to go to Grad school anyway. If that is the case, then what difference does it make if you finish in 2 years or more. I mean you're going to spend around 4/5 years to get a Ph.D, one year delay in undergrad won't do much harm in my opinion.
I would say go for the first choice. If you want to do something, do it right.
 
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