Making the Right Choice: Deciding Between Physics & Computer Information Systems

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a participant's dilemma in choosing between a major in Physics and Computer Information Systems (CIS) at community college. The conversation explores the implications of each choice, including course requirements, career prospects, and personal strengths in mathematics versus challenges in chemistry and biology.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about choosing between Physics and CIS, highlighting their strengths in math but weaknesses in chemistry and biology.
  • Another participant notes the significant differences between the two fields and asks for clarification on whether the original poster is seeking career prospects or ease of study.
  • A participant mentions that while Physics could lead to a successful career, the requirement to take chemistry at a four-year university is a concern for the original poster.
  • There is a discussion about Elon Musk's educational path, with one participant questioning whether the original poster plans to follow a similar trajectory in terms of additional education.
  • Another participant suggests that the gap between Physics and CIS is larger than that between Physics and Computer Science, proposing that the original poster consider a Computer Science track instead.
  • The original poster contemplates taking CIS courses while also considering a future major in Physics, questioning if this is feasible.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the relationship between the two fields and the implications for the original poster's educational path. No consensus is reached regarding the best choice or approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific educational paths and requirements, but there is no resolution on the implications of these choices or the best course of action for the original poster.

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Hey guys!

I am in community college, and this will be my first semester. But I am basically confused in making perfect choice for my major. And the reason is I am good at Math, but bad at Chemistry and Biology.

Following are the courses required to obtain an Associate degree in respective major.

All I have are two option; either choose Physics or go for Computer Information Systems;

Physics:

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Computer Information Systems:

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/448x667q90/901/emahOP.png

Thank you!
 
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What's up brotha? I am not entirely sure what your question is. These are two vastly different course requirements for two vastly different fields. There isn't really any overlap between CIS and Physics.

Are you trying to figure out the best career prospects? Or are you curious which would be an easier path through school?

If you could narrow down your questions/requests I could provide you with more precise advice.

Thanks homie!

Peace.
 
ActionPotential said:
What's up brotha? I am not entirely sure what your question is. These are two vastly different course requirements for two vastly different fields. There isn't really any overlap between CIS and Physics.

Are you trying to figure out the best career prospects? Or are you curious which would be an easier path through school?

If you could narrow down your questions/requests I could provide you with more precise advice.

Thanks homie!

Peace.

Well, I do know that I can my make future with any of these fields, and Elon Musk is a live example for me if I choose Physics. But the situation here is that when I will transfer to 4-years university I have to take Chemistry too, and this is something which stops me and made me think once more.

My basics are not strong for Biology and Chemistry.
And I would like to listen your advise on best career prospects, and easier path through school, too.

Thank you!
 
noman.rasheed said:
Well, I do know that I can my make future with any of these fields, and Elon Musk is a live example for me if I choose Physics. But the situation here is that when I will transfer to 4-years university I have to take Chemistry too, and this is something which stops me and made me think once more.

My basics are not strong for Biology and Chemistry.
And I would like to listen your advise on best career prospects, and easier path through school, too.

Thank you!

You realize Elon Musk stayed an extra year after his Bachelors to get a BS in economics at Wharton in UPenn. Are you planning on spending another year on getting a rounding out degree from one of the top business schools in the world as well?

Also he got to start a company around the time of an internet frenzy which allowed easier access to capital.
 
The gap between physics and CIS is much larger than physics and actual computer science. Doesn't you community college have a track for Computer Science? Computer science majors take nearly the same core math and science classes as physics majors, so you could pursue both at you community college while you decide.
 
esuna said:
The gap between physics and CIS is much larger than physics and actual computer science. Doesn't you community college have a track for Computer Science? Computer science majors take nearly the same core math and science classes as physics majors, so you could pursue both at you community college while you decide.

True!

I was thinking the same that I will have calculus and other stuffs in CIS so that after my community college, I will choose Physics.
OK! for now is it possible that if I take CIS with those courses, can I take Physics as a major in 4-years university?
 

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