<p>Yes I will be an incoming freshman and I cannot think of what I want to study. I am thinking more on Particle Physics since I like it. But I have always loved math. Most people could get a double major in physics and math. Since math is the language of science. than, i also like Computer Science. But people dont regualy get three majors....so Should I doubel major in math and particle physics and minor in computer science? Or should I major in math and computer science and minor in physics or vis versa??</p>
<p>Take courses in them all in your first year... and later decide what you want to keep on.</p>
<p>It really depends what school you're attending. But at most schools, physics requires a lot of math courses, and since computer science and mathematics are sort of the same department, sometimes you can combine them into one major (i.e. take 5-6 courses in one, and 5-6 courses in the other). They complement each other really well. But the problem is, certain schools limit how many courses you can take in one division. Math, Physics, and Computer Science are all in the same division. So if you attended a school like that (usually liberal arts schools are that way) then you'd have a hard time with it. Where are you planning on attending?</p>
<p>I'm sorta in the same boat - I'm planning on majoring in math, physics, and ACSM, which is basically applied math/computer science, at the U of Washington. I think it would be possible to major in CS, math, and physics - here, it's only 250 credits or so.</p>
<p>that's a lot of credits buddy. there's no point on trying to major in every subject you think is interesting. i think this is a very foolish way to things simplyl because your interested in these things. your gpa WILL SUFFER if you do this. what i would suggest instead is that you pick the physics major (this is more marketable than the math major) and get the math minor (easy to get due to large number of math courses you'll have to take for physics) and take a few CS courses along the way. most likely you'll have to tke some form of CS for math anyways.</p>
<p>It's really not that many credits. And how is it foolish to take multiple majors?</p>
<p>250 isnt that many credits? what the hell are you on? you realize even at 20 credits a semester (which is too much for many to handle), it would take over 6 years to do that? granted, if you went to school 4 straight years, i.e. summer spring and fall, it may be more feasible. But what's the point? Think of all the extra money you'd be spending on school versus the extra money you MIGHT make by having those degrees. Probably doesnt add up.</p>
<p>Well, it sounds like your school has a different credit system. At 20 credits per quarter, 250 credits would take 12.5 quarters. If you aren't taking summer classes, that's just a bit more than 4 years. If you are taking summer classes, that's just over 3 years. I don't know how you got 6 years...</p>
<p>i see...my school doesnt run in quarters...its by semester. But i still don't see the point in majoring in so many similar topics. if youre majoring in physics and cs...whats the point of hte math major?</p>
<p>Well, without the math major, it would be hard to get a thorough theoretical underpinning, if you wanted to do something math-heavy. Of course a math/physics/cs triple major isn't required for nearly all fields of work. For certain fields, though a math/physics/cs major might be desirable, as it would prepare you for nearly anything in math or physics. And math, physics, and cs aren't as similar as you might think; the triple-major is definitely worth the extra credits.</p>
<p>i guarantee you that even a lot of top theoretical physicists out there didn't double major hell 'triple major' what the hell is that? </p>
<p>here some reasons not to do it
1) there's no point. a lot of math major courses are useless for physics (examples abstract algebra, number theory, real analysis, etc...)
2) to fine-tune your theoretical skills, you will learn all the math you need in the required math courses and the extra stuf they teach you in your physics courses. if you want to specialize, that's grad school.
3) your gpa is going to get rap3d. college is about more than just studying. a double major isn't required for ANY field of work, less a triple major. </p>
<p>like i said i'll say it again. DEF NOT WORTH IT.</p>
<p>Hey, to each his own. You're assuming that ryan22 wants to become a physicist. He just said that he likes physics, math, and computer science. A triple-major might not be worth it to everyone, but who knows what's right for this person, based on three sentences of type.</p>
<p>well i dont doubt his interests. i just doubt the necessity to major in all of these subjects undergrad. i'm saying you can still work in these fields without overlaoding yourself with unecessary work.</p>
<p>If getting out in four years is important to you, a triple and maybe even double major may not be a good idea. If taking average to below average loads is important to you, the same may be true. Seeing that you are fresh to college, you will decide which things interest you more as you continue to study them. You may decide that you love the math department at your school, but not the CS department, or something else. You'll have to figure that out on your own. Say you love all three and you want to fully explore all of them and you can do it for 6 years, hey, why not. If you have to pick and choose and decide on two or only one major, there are advantages as well. This allows more fredom, the ability to take classes in unrelated fields because you're interested (something triple majoring tends to not allow), and other things. It might be possible for you to design your own major that integrates these three areas, but keep in mind if you're going to grad school, the idea of the BA is a broad, adaptable education. Get your breadth before grad school, where you will study almost nothing but your subject (and closely related fields).</p>
<p>Great post, DRab.</p>
<p>How about combining all of these interests and major in Computer Engineering. CE requires math & physics as well as computer science.</p>
<p>Hi Ryan. I suggested Computer Engineering because that is what my son is doing and he has the same interests as you. I just wanted to provide some details. For his CE degree he will have to complete Math courses (Calculus 1 through Calculus 4 + Linear Analysis - 20 credits), Physics (Physics 1 - Physics 3 + Modern Physics - 20 credits), Computer Science/Engineering (a whole lot - 52 credits), plus Electrical Engineering (22 credits).</p>
<p>Do physics. Depending on your field, you actively use advanced mathematics and computer science. I can't see a mathematician doing much meaningful work in physics, and I think if you want to do something more academic you shouldn't just major in CS. However, that's assuming you want to do something academic.</p>