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

[JSBeckton]

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.

 

[szarkowj]

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.

 

[JSBeckton]

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.

 

[JohnSimpson]

Civil Engineering is easy, I mean you know the answer already before you start, Fnet has to equal 0!

 

[szarkowj]

Well, I won't know until I try, but that isn't reassuring. Thanks.