How Hard Are the Science and Technology Fields and What Are Their Job Markets?

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The forum discussion centers on the perceived difficulty levels of various science and engineering disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Physics. Participants ranked Physics as the hardest, followed by Electrical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, while Industrial Engineering was considered the easiest. The conversation also highlighted job market prospects in states like Texas, California, and Florida, emphasizing the importance of personal interest in choosing a field over merely seeking an easier path.

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  • #31
I think that in physics, you are deriving your own formulas more, so you only have to remember the basic formulas (and how they are related). I would guess that EE would use more formulas that aren't derived every time so you can choose to remember them, or remember how they are derived.
 
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  • #32
That brings up another general question. Is derivation a lot like proving a mathematical theorem? I'm rather weak in that area, and better at carrying out operations or applying a given formula. Then again, I haven't had a lot of experience with it.
 
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szarkowj said:
That brings up another general question. Is derivation a lot like proving a mathematical theorem? I'm rather weak in that area, and better at carrying out operations or applying a given formula. Then again, I haven't had a lot of experience with it.

Then you definatly want to steer clear of physics! In engineering, we usually derive formulas and then use them, but If you are a plug and chug kind of person, neither is going to be good for you. You have to understand where the formulas came from in engineering as well as physics.
 
  • #34
Civil Engineering is easy, I mean you know the answer already before you start, Fnet has to equal 0!
 
  • #35
Well, I won't know until I try, but that isn't reassuring. Thanks.
 

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