Question: As a Computer Science Major Should I do Math or Physics as a Second Major?

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  • @mikaelawaye2242
    @mikaelawaye2242 4 роки тому +8

    this video is very helpful. Im in a computer science program now and my university and im also working on a Math degree part time at another university (one class a term) and your advice on knowing the advanced Mathematics is spot on. Its truly helping me understand things and with my internship.

  • @kolsk1
    @kolsk1 8 років тому +99

    2 majors and 1 minor, that guy is a beast!

  • @popodood
    @popodood 9 років тому +99

    I want a deep understanding of everything I learn

    • @eleazaralmazan4089
      @eleazaralmazan4089 9 років тому +6

      pagina por favor Exactly! I completely agree with you!

    • @rexbarr_5783
      @rexbarr_5783 5 років тому

      Ok

    • @haidarmujib
      @haidarmujib 5 років тому +3

      That's a problem with me too!
      And I am using the word problem here because I think this kind of mindset stops me from doing *anything*.
      I mean not that I don't do anything but it's just that if I have a book on a topic and looking at the index (or somehow) I feel its not diving into great details I just don't read it.
      Keeps me away from so much information.

    • @Josefernandez35563
      @Josefernandez35563 11 місяців тому

      using namespace std

  • @hayaa.k5565
    @hayaa.k5565 4 роки тому +4

    you don't know how much you helped me.
    well, you said a sentence that is kind of out of the topic, which is "if you've done computer eng I would go for physics " which I exactly wanted THANK YOU !!

  • @coffielord
    @coffielord 9 років тому +25

    Mathematics in low-level programming is essential in dealing
    with basic fundamentals such as memory allocation
    which is a primary cause of inefficiency.

  • @TepsiMorphic
    @TepsiMorphic 2 роки тому +8

    Honestly, majoring in physics to learn quantum physics is a huge waste. Quantum physics is heavily mathematical, you would only need like 2 physics classes worth of background (electromagnetism on a high level) and the rest is just mathematics. Literally!

    • @marianofara8373
      @marianofara8373 Місяць тому

      Im starting a cs degree, but i want to study quantum mechanics just because its hard, should i just do cs and add a lot of math? Or the physics itself is worth

    • @TepsiMorphic
      @TepsiMorphic Місяць тому

      @@marianofara8373 look at the requirement for the course at your uni. The math you need, depending on what level of QM you are aiming for is no more than linear algebra and multivariable calc (those are usually taught in a cs major anyway), and some basic statistics (but some QM courses introduce you to the statistics you need at the start of the course). Now if you plan on taking more advanced courses in QM, then you need much heavier math like ODE (maybe even PDE) perhaps group theory (but this is also usually taught during the course).
      Keep in mind that you still need some physics to fully appreciate QM and try to make sense put of it. But i personally think, you only need math to DO problems QM, but it might not be as much fun if you don't know how to make sense out of it.
      But seeing as you are only willing to take QM because its hard, you can honestly pick up a book like Griffiths's Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. But make sure you have the mathematical maturity before diving in.
      Good luck!

  • @MusicalSamuel
    @MusicalSamuel 7 років тому +32

    17 people double majored in Computer Science and Physics

    • @bobjones5869
      @bobjones5869 4 роки тому +1

      what do you mean

    • @MusicalSamuel
      @MusicalSamuel 4 роки тому +7

      @@bobjones5869 number of people who disliked the video

  • @smmahdad
    @smmahdad 9 років тому +9

    The high frequency trading that you are speaking about comes more from a statistical background. I have talked to my GSI who has completed their doctorate in mathematics and told me that after linear algebra, there is really no solid application for the theory that is provided. I completely agree that math is important since you are taught to prove theorems and solidify your logic, but it doesn't seem applicable after a certain threshold.

    • @randallmcgrath9345
      @randallmcgrath9345 Рік тому

      Harmonic analysis can be used im digital signal processing but that isnt really CS.

  • @popodood
    @popodood 9 років тому +11

    wow I'm not alone.... there are tons of ppl wanting to do physics or math and computer science... maybe I'll do bio lol jk... do I want to engineer or math? I'm finishing calc 3 and differential equations before I start community college so I could transfer to a university with my major requirements for computer science or engineering quickly. I always felt like math would be the backbone to my future education :D. so maybe just be a math major, but sounds dry too conceptual and I want to make physical stuff with math or make programs... feel like programs helps engineers make designs and calculations faster. idk but computer science seems very versatile. I haven't even started programming yet. I have to take a summer class to expedite the speed of my learning... chem because I wanted to be engineer before I thought about computer science... hopefully I could still transfer to a UC after one year of community college as a CS major, but I am now thinking adding a second major. Maybe ill stick with majoring in engineering and minor in computer science.... too many options!!!

    • @pravanw.5365
      @pravanw.5365 3 роки тому +1

      Ooof dis comment is really old.. bro or sis if you're still there please update on what happened afterwards

    • @epic_gamer_2696
      @epic_gamer_2696 2 роки тому

      Update?

  • @masudarahman1375
    @masudarahman1375 4 роки тому +7

    What about Computer science and engineering (CSE)?

  • @adrianperez9114
    @adrianperez9114 8 років тому +24

    The simple fact is that no matter if you do math or physics, you are going to do a ton of math. Physics does get into statistical analysis and other fun mathy goodness. Math degree will get into proofs which is interesting but not as much stats (at least that I know of), physics will get into statistical analysis. the stuff he talks about as physics is engineering specific not physics. Think of physics(mathematically) as taking some phenomenon and trying to describe it with math. Physics is often important to game and modeling. It's a way of thinking that can be useful. I don't think this video answered the question accurately so I just felt that should be clarified.

    • @TheMorning_Son
      @TheMorning_Son 8 років тому

      sounds interesting..what about programming?

    • @unh0lys0da16
      @unh0lys0da16 6 років тому +2

      Wrong, physics gets into calculus and lineair algebra mostly, whereas math also goes into things like complexity, analysis, graph theory and group theory which can be very important in computer science.

    • @peterderias5323
      @peterderias5323 4 роки тому

      @@unh0lys0da16 I'm not sure about everywhere, but from where I am from, you don't really have enough space in a minor to branch too far out of calculus and linear algebra, as those are prerequisite to the rest. I have to take 4 courses in algebra and calculus to even think about doing anything else. That gives me maybe 1 or 2 other courses if I don't want to overload and still graduate on time.

    • @edz8659
      @edz8659 3 роки тому

      @@unh0lys0da16 as someone who has done a physics degree we covered complex analysis, graph theory, group theory and statistical data analysis in very very high amounts of detail.

    • @unh0lys0da16
      @unh0lys0da16 3 роки тому

      @@edz8659 Right, I didn't mean to say physics doesn't go deep into maths, but I do think there's a difference. With analysis I meant the study of the fundamentals of calculus, like proving things about infinite series and how they converge to real numbers and the fundamentals of differentiation and integration on various number systems plus defining and proving things about addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on a very fundamental level. Physics also goes very deep into mathematics, but this is only to then be able to apply the mathematics properly, while having a good understanding of / intuition for the mathematics. mathematics is a lot less about the application of maths.

  • @darkexcel
    @darkexcel 3 роки тому +3

    I am surprised this exist!
    Like really accurate
    I love cryptography, and algorithm structures like you
    I also want to learn theoretical physics and quantum physics and astrophysics as it is fascinating
    Also quantum computers and quantum physics as well as particle physics is soo interesting

    • @Hesix2
      @Hesix2 4 місяці тому

      Yo bro I’m in the same boat what did you do

  • @stanleyweber2700
    @stanleyweber2700 2 місяці тому

    In my physic program there is a course called math method for physics. Its pretty much half a math degree crammed into one course. They pretty much say here is the math now do it. Sme for the electronics course, here prof actually said dont think just do it.

  • @MrKinein
    @MrKinein 8 років тому +11

    Why can't you combine physics and computer science to code different kinds of numerical simulations of nature processes?

    • @HaloDrwhoSG1SGASGU
      @HaloDrwhoSG1SGASGU 8 років тому +1

      +Upyrev Vladimir You can, in fact it's practically required.

    • @rmenchoachupicachu
      @rmenchoachupicachu 7 років тому +7

      It called Computational Physics, its a whole field in Physics

  • @ameedkildani6746
    @ameedkildani6746 6 років тому +2

    Hi
    I am making computer science major and I want to make a double major with biology or medical analysis is it worth?

  • @GustavoOwned
    @GustavoOwned 6 років тому

    Great video. Thanks for the knowledge

  • @nicopostigo123
    @nicopostigo123 8 років тому +1

    I completely agree with you!

  • @saraabdelfattah8293
    @saraabdelfattah8293 3 роки тому

    I hope 🥺 please to answer.
    What sould i take with computer science? Minor mathematics or major mathematics

  • @Daniel-xp1jy
    @Daniel-xp1jy 7 років тому

    i just need a degree so I figured it may as well be something i like to do which is computer science.

  • @j0shda116
    @j0shda116 4 роки тому

    thank you for the information!

  • @anthonybutler2001
    @anthonybutler2001 2 роки тому

    Hey what you think about computer science major with a minor in finance?

  • @cardiderek
    @cardiderek 6 років тому +5

    what makes this guy an expert?

  • @trytony2169
    @trytony2169 2 роки тому

    how did you do it can you share with me , thank you

  • @aaronvanrossum6949
    @aaronvanrossum6949 8 років тому +1

    What if I went for an integrated computer science/engineering program? What should I go for?

    • @101therealest
      @101therealest 8 років тому +1

      minor in business and major in computer science thats the answer or if you suck at math just get a Art major

    • @xxyourwaifuxxxx1045
      @xxyourwaifuxxxx1045 7 років тому +1

      101therealest I suck at math and I'm minoring in physics with my CS degree, anyone be good at math because it takes practice

  • @randallmcgrath9345
    @randallmcgrath9345 Рік тому +2

    Math is related to every STEM field tbh. Even biology.

  • @Abdullahadhaim
    @Abdullahadhaim 7 років тому +3

    What's the best way to study bio-related major after completing Computer science degree ? Is it worthy to do so ? And is it better to study a bio-related major as a new degree or to study masters after the cs degree.

    • @thetrollpatrol8799
      @thetrollpatrol8799 6 років тому +1

      Abdullah A.D. | عبدالله ابودهيم bioinformatics

    • @dzciple4931
      @dzciple4931 Рік тому

      It’s been 5 years since ur comment. What’s ur job now what do u work at

  • @sarahmarshal3200
    @sarahmarshal3200 9 років тому +4

    I have done computer engineering from India.But I am more intrested in Physics and mathematics.Is there any chance that I apply for MS in physics or mathematics?

    • @intiserkabir6848
      @intiserkabir6848 8 років тому

      +sarah marshal depend on what you want to do, I wound go for physics because it will relate more to CE than mathematics. If you want to do mathematics, go for applied math.

    • @rexbarr_5783
      @rexbarr_5783 5 років тому

      No

    • @oussematrabelsi9429
      @oussematrabelsi9429 5 років тому

      in my university (it's american), physics and math grad schools do accept electrical and computer engineering students ; however they require you to take shitton of undergrad courses and then you can start math graduate courses.

  • @adryanblack13
    @adryanblack13 9 років тому +4

    What's the purpose of having a minor ?

    • @nikopleb4061
      @nikopleb4061 9 років тому +10

      Blood1397violet Generally to provide some more knowledge in a field a student is more interested in besides their major. For example, I may want to get a job as a Mechanical Engineer, but I also want to study literature. I'd major in mechanical engineering and minor in literature.

    • @rexbarr_5783
      @rexbarr_5783 5 років тому +1

      Don't do that.

    • @redpotter4074
      @redpotter4074 4 роки тому

      Hydrogen Atom what’s wrong with it?

  • @MIKUIEL
    @MIKUIEL 9 років тому +6

    I'm just gonna major in compsci and get an MBA that way I can basically do anything

  • @skyballer1000
    @skyballer1000 5 років тому

    C.S. And Finance dual degree a good idea ?

    • @maciejrutkowski5710
      @maciejrutkowski5710 5 років тому +2

      C.S. with Math is a license to print money. Because you know statistics and programming. I think finance might be useful

  • @MoveCax
    @MoveCax 3 роки тому

    nice, well done

  • @101therealest
    @101therealest 8 років тому +2

    How about if I want to play in the NFL? what degree should I get ?

  • @rban123
    @rban123 4 роки тому +1

    I think this guy goes to UMD, just a guess

  • @thefirst512
    @thefirst512 7 років тому +1

    i want to make ai and simulations. My role model is rick from rick and morty and i am 18 headed to college in a week. I am going to be a comp engineer but i know jus taking classes will NEVER get me where i want to be.

    • @starship1701
      @starship1701 7 років тому

      You should become a physicist and learn how to make an interdimensional portal gun.

    • @abowlofrice1245
      @abowlofrice1245 6 років тому +8

      You do realize that Rick is a fictional character from an American cartoon?