<p>Hi everyone</p>
<p>I've noticed that on many of the UC websites there is a Chemistry and Physics major listed under the College of Letters and Sciences. So my question is: what is the difference between a CLS chemistry major and a chemistry major in the college of chemistry? On the same coin; what is the difference between majoring in physics in CLS and majoring in engineering in the college of engineering? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!!</p>
<p>A physics major is just like a math major. If you get a B.S in physics, you are eligible to teach physics in high school, work in the physics labs etc. You don't have to take engineering classes. I don't know if you see a difference between physics and engineering. They are interrelated, but they are not the same. If you major in engineering, you have to take some fundamental physics courses along with engineering courses. You don't really go deeper into the theoretical aspects of physics if you major in engineering.
Chemistry major in CLS and chemical engineering also work that way I believe.
I think that most people pursue a B.A/B.S in sciences and decide not to go to grad school, they often become high school teachers.</p>
<p>Well, a physics major does go deeper into mathematics but not nearly as much as a math major. For my BS in Physics, the courses I have to take past Diff EQ are Vector Analysis and Intro. to Partial Diff EQ.</p>