What is Major: Definition and 1000 Discussions

Hi everyone, So I'm currently in first year and have taken introductory biology, calculus, chemistry, physics and psychology. Ever since I've started University, I've known that I enjoy Physics and this year has helped solidify this notion for me. I also know though that I really enjoy...

Hello, fellow PFers! My university came out with their Fall '14 class offerings today, and I was rather disappointed, as it seems I won't be able to get my second major in math after all. I'm currently a junior, double majoring in physics and math, and really involved in both majors...

So I'm entering the second year of my undergrad degree (in Aus) and am majoring in maths. I have enough space to add a second major to my degree - however I've been torn between three options I think I'd enjoy and benefit from. First is a physics major - I really love physics, however the...

Original post from Reddit "I’m a guy with a depression from New Zealand and wanted to do engineering at the best university in the country. Learning and doing science, building hardware and software is my thing. So I wanted to do Mechatronics or Engineering Science there. Unfortunately I...

I think I have finally decided I want to double major in Astronomy and Biophysics. There seems to be great overlap because most of it is just physics. I am a sophomore at UT Austin. Do you think this is a wise choice. I kind of just want to follow my interests rather than worry about future job...

I hold an Electrical Engineering (EE) BSC (3.45/4 GPA). I graduated in 2009. I am passionate to pursue a career in physics related studies specially optics and photonics. There are no universities offering that in my country. So I have to look into US or Europe. But it has now been about...

Don't get me wrong, I'm all about research. I've been doing physics research for two years (not much, in the grand scheme of things), but I love it. I love programming which is mind-numbingly boring to most people, I love solving equations, I love being able to understand the universe around us...

well technically I am a physics major but I am in pre calculus right now, so unable to take a calculus based physics class for another 2 quarters. I read through most of the "so you want to be a physicist" thread, but I have a few questions. First of all, I am at a community college, its a...

Studies -- Should I change to an ME major? Hi, I'm a second year architecture student, though more interested in robotics, machinery, and even transhumanism. I was wondering if mechanical engineering is the right place for a future involvement in these subjects.

I like Google glass. What type of engineering major is most appropriate to get to work on similar type of projects? My guess is computer engineering/science, what do you think?

All, Do you think that it would be possible for me design my own curriculum and teach myself all of undergraduate physics and the appropriate level math in a year potentially? I know that I will have to work lots of problems to become really good at the content. I was also thinking about taking...

I'm a college student who's interested in the following sciences: physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and computer science. (In high school I did ok in all of them, but had no particular interest in any.) So, how could I decide which one to pursue? Also, I want to get a PhD and...

I am a physics major with a math minor. I only have to take two more math classes after this semester to finish my minor. I'd like to know which classes would be most beneficial for me. I've taken: Calc I Calc II Calc III Diff Eq Linear Algebra Differential Geometry Courses that I can take...

I'm a first year engineering student and I have to select a major and I'm confused between computer engineering and mechatronics engineering because I love them both so can you help me with any advice and information about their career life , study ,job opportunities ...etc

Engineering, math, physics, and chemistry graduates : What items can you produce with only what you learned in school with $100? $1000? List all of them with each having its separate $100 or $1000 budget. List skills you learned that are useful in life that are free as well, such as, finding the...

Hello, Currently I'm going to school for Chemical Engineering, I was planning on dual majoring in chemistry but decided not as not to make my life more difficult then it is. I was wondering if there was anyone who had any good recommendation on minors. I'm really interested in the petroleum and...

So currently I'm in first year university about to begin my second semester. I know for certain I'm going to be majoring in physics (with possibly the potential to go to graduate school in condensed matter). However, there is also the possibility that I may just want to go straight into...

Is is true that "Sympathetic nervous system activates your heart and major skeletal muscles? Thank you for your help!

Hi guys. It's almost time to choose my courses for this year. I'm torn between taking PDE's due to how important it is for physics, or complex analysis due to just liking pure maths. If I do well enough, I'm *possibly* looking to do further study in mathematical physics. I was thinking that if...

please can anyone tells me the job opportunities and career life offered to mechatronics engineers and computer scientists because I have to choose my major and I'm confused between them as I love them both what other crietria to choose? thanks in advance

Does Santa Monica College offer Electrical Engineering major? If so, do they have strong programs in electrical engineering? If not, then can you suggest me some community colleges that have strong programs in electrical engineering?

My university offers an Applied Physics major with seven specialties: atmospheric physics, chemical physics, computational physics, geophysics, materials science, physical electronics or physical oceanography. I could also pursue a B.S./M.S. degree in electrical engineering if I choose the...

Hey guys. I'm a senior in high school and I was recently accepted into Carnegie Mellon's computer science program for undergrad early decision (so that's where I'll attend). I'm pretty confident I'll stick with computer science, but I'm also interested in math and physics. I have a few...

My question is my exact title, what is the most interdisciplinary STEM major? I was wondering because I want to be interdisciplinary and someone told me ChemE and it seems interesting but I have no clue what ChemE's do exactly and the tools they use and what they are able to do with what they...

I just finished up calc II this semester. So far, seems fairly easy and I got an A no problem. However, there was a lot of material in each of the chapters that we didn't cover as well as more difficult problems in the sections that we didn't work on. Our professor told us it really isn't...

Hi guys. I'm an education major. I'm about to transfer to a university where I was planning on getting my undergraduate degree in education with a concentration in English. However, both my uncle and my dad were great at math. My uncle was accepted into a highly prestigious college for...

Hey, I am a physics major who just found out he needs to stay another year before graduating. Have people done more than one REU?

Hi! This is my first post in this forum, hopefully I will get some guidance :) Long story short, I am pretty much set in doing a double major in Chemistry and Mathematics. The thing is, I'm really having trouble choosing between Applied Maths and Pure Maths major. I have completed my...

I'm finishing my third semester in computer engineering next week. I have taken four classes with the math department (you know, Calculus I-III and Differential Equations), and only Linear Algebra remains*. I have really enjoyed my experiences with the math department so far, and am strongly...

I'm a CS major planning minoring in Math. The math minor requires 20 units ( 5 courses ) of upper division math but doesn't restrict you to choosing any specific set of courses. I guess I'm interested in courses which will compliment computer science and prepare me for grad school. Introduction...

I'm a junior majoring in physics and I'm pretty interested in finance. I'm still considering going to grad school in geology (though I'm leaning towards finance) and I'm planning to intern in finance this summer. I go to a target school for the bulge bracket banks and for quite a few prop shops...

Backstory. Graduated March of this year. Typical "jack of all trades" Mathematics major: I know basic probability, programming fundamentals, good logical-analytical skills, did data analysis for an esoteric research project for the Computational Neuroscience Grad Dept, but of course I'm not...

Things that I say generally come out naive and cringe-worthy, so try not to die: Alright, this is kind of embarrassing to ask, since it's comparable to someone watching a movie about astronauts (Gravity, perhaps? Though I've never seen it.) and instantly wanting to be an astronaut. Though...

So, I'm trying to decide which career to go into. I've already taken a bunch of high-leveled theoretical math and physics classes, and I've enjoyed and done well in them so far. However, I'm not specifically interested in a specific area of math and physics, mostly interested in a diverse array...

I need some advice for what engineering major to choose as an undergraduate. I understand that it is ultimately my decision, but a little advice would be extremely helpful. A little about me: Right now I am a freshman in electrical engineering. I do not find my introductory EE class...

I'm considering attending SF state to study Statistics with emphasis in Economics. However, I worry that the major isn't employable. If that is so, i would do engineering instead. How employable is a Statistics major? Do you think I should do engineering instead, even though I'm not that good...

Hello! What calculus textbook do you recommend for microbiology major or other biology majors? I heard good things about Stewart, Spivak, Larson, and other legendary calculus textbooks, but I do not know which one is suited for the microbiology major. I really like to have one that is...

I have a dilemma: I am 26 and returning to school after many years. My major back then was manufacturing tech. I am now looking to study engineering (either computer or electrical). Numerous friends, and my father, have said "Oh god, why would you major in engineering? That is so hard!"...

HI gang :) major quake occurring as I type this a Mw 7.8, Scotia Sea, between South America and Antarctica see my online seismo http://www.sydneystormcity.com/seismograms.htm here's a screenshot before the trace started overwriting the earlier recording... there is a quake at the top...

Is it considered a 'pure' math major if classes like calc 1-3, diff eq, linear algebra, analysis, and discrete maths are a part of the major? If so, would an engineering or physics major be considered 'applied' mathematics?

Hi, I am in my last year of high school and am looking at different (Canadian) physics programs. The programs that I am looking at all have an option to do multiple co-op placements and I am not sure as to whether it is worth it to graduate a year later but with work experience. At this point...

I've recently stumbled upon this thread and one of the replies says that physicist tend to be more smarter/well rounded then mathematicians. In your opinion, who's more well rounded?

Hi all, I'm writing this post feeling very embarrassed because of the situation. So, here goes: I'm a math major at a well known school, and it is my last year (graduating early). I decided, to take introduction to physics because I wanted to see what else is out there. I'm currently in...

I am currently a 17 year old high school senior. When I was younger it was my goal to become a physicist. Then I realized I would likely have to take out student loans to complete undergrad, and so would not be able to go to graduate school. So I gave up on that and eventually decided to go...

Hello, So here we are, back to the same old problem that we had back in 2012. I am finding myself not enjoying chemical engineering or really any of my technical classes. The honest truth is that they are just straight up boring, and not to mention that I have to inch and claw my way through...

Physics major Abroad ?? Hi everybody :smile:, I'm an IGCSE (high school senior) student in Egypt and I am planning to study physics on a higher level . I speak 2 languages , Arabic and English . I was searching for a physics program abroad and I prefer if it was in English . The real problem I...

Greetings, My question is simple: Would it feasible for me to be a physics major? Why I am interested in physics? I have a passion for understanding how things work. It has always been an interest of mine. Now, why would someone question if being a physics major would be right for them...

Hey guys, I am a high school senior and the time has come for me to apply to schools and start making some big life decisions. Since I took my first physics course, I have been in love with the subject. I know that I want to do something with physics in my life but I a having trouble choosing a...

Neil Degrasse Tyson talks trash at premed students and doctors Just out of curiosity, are premeds really like that? How smart is the average premed compared to let's say a physics student or engineering student. Any thoughts? EDIT:I think someone posted this video before SORRY if...

Should I take modern physics and classical mechanics in the same semester? Or is that a bad idea. And my concerns are mostly about needing to understand stuff from modern to understand classical. Thank you