Physics Minor with Computer Science

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the consideration of pursuing a physics minor alongside a major in computer science. Participants explore the implications of taking additional courses, the potential benefits for comprehension and job market readiness, and the challenges of gaining parental support for the decision.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the value of taking three extra courses for the physics minor, weighing personal enjoyment against parental financial support.
  • Another participant questions the need for parental convincing, suggesting that the connection between computer science and physics should be intuitively understood.
  • A different participant proposes that physics courses might provide opportunities for applied computerization experience, although they express uncertainty about the reliability of this idea.
  • Another suggestion is made regarding alternative minors, such as graphic design or finance, which could also be beneficial for job prospects.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the necessity of convincing parents or the specific benefits of the physics minor, indicating multiple competing views on the topic.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of specific details on how physics courses might directly enhance computer science skills or job marketability, as well as the dependence on individual circumstances regarding parental support.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering a physics minor alongside a computer science major, as well as those interested in the intersection of these fields and potential career implications.

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I'd have to take 3 extra courses to qualify for the minor. Is it worth it?

Yes, I'm majoring in computer science and over halfway through my bachelor's.

I'm learning from the current course I'm taking that the online homework - and to some degree the labs - really helps with comprehension. I can teach myself but probably not as well as if I'd taken a course.

Convincing my parents to pay for it would be the hard thing. Maybe if I do well in my current physics course or I can show how it could help me in the job market they'll be more easy to convince.

Are there any other minors that might really help with the job market? I really *enjoy* physics which is why I'm considering this minor. But, again, got to convince my parents.
 
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Why do they need to be convinced? They would be expected to already understand intuitively, that the connection between the two is a very sensible one.
 
To help them understand, you can tell them the Physics courses may form some opportunities for some applied computerization experience. I am not sure how reliable is this idea, but I imagine that it would be true. You might find better details about any such computerization involved in your Physics courses if you talk to people in your school's Physics department and Computer Science department.
 
What other minors? Graphic design or finance could be useful.
 

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