In wich engineering you use the most physics based on iq and aptitude?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the participant's interest in pursuing a career that heavily involves physics, particularly in engineering fields. The participant expresses concerns about their IQ and the challenges of studying physics in a third-world country. Various engineering disciplines are explored, with a focus on how much physics is utilized in each.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • The participant is interested in a career that uses a lot of physics and is considering physics or engineering but is concerned about their IQ score and its implications.
  • Some participants suggest that IQ is not a critical factor for success in engineering, emphasizing creativity and hard work instead.
  • There is a discussion about various engineering fields, including mechanical engineering (MechE), aerospace engineering (AeroE), and electrical engineering, with some participants noting the physics involved in these areas.
  • The participant expresses a preference for building machines, robots, and spaceships, and mentions their interest in quantum physics.
  • Some participants encourage the exploration of alternative energy engineering, suggesting it as a viable path given the participant's context.
  • Questions are raised about the participant's educational background and the relevance of IQ tests in their schooling system.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that IQ is not the most important factor in pursuing a career in engineering, but there are differing opinions on the best engineering discipline for the participant based on their interests and background. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific engineering path the participant should take.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying perspectives on the importance of IQ in academic and professional success, as well as the challenges faced by students in different educational systems. There is also a lack of consensus on the best engineering discipline for the participant, highlighting the need for further exploration of their interests.

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I want a career in which i use a lot of physics, i was thinking in a career as a phycisit but i am afraid that my IQ,its like 110-120 and in the psychometric test i scored in the percentile 84%, so i don't know if you have to have a like a 140 iq or something, and i also live in a 3rd world country so it will be super hard as a physicist. But i love physics and i will like to know in which engineering you use the most physics.
 
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Can you explain better what your question actually is? The more details the better.
 
AlexES16 said:
I want a career in which i use a lot of physics, i was thinking in a career as a phycisit but i am afraid that my IQ,its like 110-120 and in the psychometric test i scored in the percentile 84%, so i don't know if you have to have a like a 140 iq or something, and i also live in a 3rd world country so it will be super hard as a physicist. But i love physics and i will like to know in which engineering you use the most physics.

What areas of physics are you interested? Are you interested in international scholarships? Is your school system using IQs and other mental tests to evaluate your eligibility for schooling? Otherwise, you don't need to be obsessed with these scores.
 
Klockan3 said:
Can you explain better what your question actually is? The more details the better.


In which engineering you see more physics?
and
Is IQ really importnat at becoming a good scientist?
 
ranger said:
What areas of physics are you interested? Are you interested in international scholarships? Is your school system using IQs and other mental tests to evaluate your eligibility for schooling? Otherwise, you don't need to be obsessed with these scores.

Well i like to read a lot of quantum, but i really don't know the areas of physics.
 
AlexES16 said:
Well i like to read a lot of quantum, but i really don't know the areas of physics.

Quantum? What about quantum have you read? Have you read anything beyond space age novels? What is your background? Your question is very hard to answer because you are not giving direct answers or your responses are ambiguous. Why don't you tell us what your ideal engineering job would be like i.e. analog circuits, propulsion systems, etc. These all have lots physics in them...

And I've never taken an IQ test as a criteria for deciding to become an engineer nor was it a basis for my admissions to college. So like I said before, don't waste your time on these types of tests.
 
ranger said:
Quantum? What about quantum have you read? Have you read anything beyond space age novels? What is your background? Your question is very hard to answer because you are not giving direct answers or your responses are ambiguous. Why don't you tell us what your ideal engineering job would be like i.e. analog circuits, propulsion systems, etc. These all have lots physics in them...

And I've never taken an IQ test as a criteria for deciding to become an engineer nor was it a basis for my admissions to college. So like I said before, don't waste your time on these types of tests.

Hey =). Well i like sci-fiction, and i love machines, robots and spaceships, maybe my ideal career will be building this ones. And for reading quantum just some scietific divulgation programs and are very interesting, but the ideal career will be building machines, robots and spaceships. In school we only have seen Newton Laws,Work and Energy(I totally love this one), Electric Force.
 
AlexES16 said:
Hey =). Well i like sci-fiction, and i love machines, robots and spaceships, maybe my ideal career will be building this ones. And for reading quantum just some scietific divulgation programs and are very interesting, but the ideal career will be building machines, robots and spaceships. In school we only have seen Newton Laws,Work and Energy(I totally love this one), Electric Force.

Have you given any thought about aerospace engineering?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerospace_engineering
 
AlexES16 said:
Hey =). Well i like sci-fiction, and i love machines, robots and spaceships, maybe my ideal career will be building this ones. And for reading quantum just some scietific divulgation programs and are very interesting, but the ideal career will be building machines, robots and spaceships. In school we only have seen Newton Laws,Work and Energy(I totally love this one), Electric Force.

Sounds like MechE or AeroE would be the best for you then, aside from the robots thing. There's plenty of physics in those programs.

Also, if you are considering being an engineer, I would say creativity and ambition will end up being much more important than IQ. You don't have to be a genius to be an engineer.
 
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What bout electrical engineering? a lot of math
 
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nlsherrill said:
Sounds like MechE or AeroE would be the best for you then, aside from the robots thing. There's plenty of physics in those programs.

Also, if you are considering being an engineer, I would say creativity and ambition will end up being much more important than IQ. You don't have to be a genius to be an engineer.

Thanks men. Yeah maybe MechE is the way.
 
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flyingpig said:
What bout electrical engineering? a lot of math

I think better MechE
 
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Day in a life of a MechE?
 
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Forget the IQ tests, they tend to be biased anyway (and against third world countries!)The most important thing is to *work hard*. There's a lot of work going on in alternative energy, so why not try that area? Solar engineering if your country has a lot of sun, wind turbines wind, etc... If you fancy this, and it involves mechanical and electrical, why not take a general engineering course and see how it pans out. Note, you don't have to be a genius for many areas of this work, but in some areas it helps - there's lots of room to find your own level...
 
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You have the IQ to do any subject you desire.
 
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mal4mac said:
Forget the IQ tests, they tend to be biased anyway (and against third world countries!)The most important thing is to *work hard*. There's a lot of work going on in alternative energy, so why not try that area? Solar engineering if your country has a lot of sun, wind turbines wind, etc... If you fancy this, and it involves mechanical and electrical, why not take a general engineering course and see how it pans out. Note, you don't have to be a genius for many areas of this work, but in some areas it helps - there's lots of room to find your own level...

Can you build tanks, wepaons as a mechanical engineer?
 
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Are you planning on going to a school in America or where?
 
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Codyt said:
Are you planning on going to a school in America or where?

Yeah ill get good grades in the universitie so i can emigrate as skilled labor.
 

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