<p>Anyone know how the physics or math programs at case ranks with other schools.</p>
<p>Would you say they have a strong physics or math program</p>
<p>Anyone know where I can look for review of the Physics or Math programs at case.</p>
<p>I'm a sophomore physics major.
Basically the physics department at Case is a best kept secret: it is considered one of the top physics departments in the world and at the last accredidation several Nobel Laureates said we have the best undergraduate labratory experience you've ever seen (read: the profs are experimentalists and they hire a lot of undergrads, you have your lab class every week, you have a major senior project...). As a personal note, I would also like to say that the physics dept is one of the most fun and interesting groups you could come accross. :-)
Math department is top notch as well, although I've less experience with them. Everyone goes through two years worth of math at Case who's an engineering/science person, however, so from that two years I can say the department definetely teaches you well and has a few famous names in it too.
If you're interested in both math and physics, there is a major at Case that's like a math and physics dual degree but means you get to take classes from both. There's also a physics major with a math concentration (not quite the same thing although I'm not certain how it works) and then there is, of course, the good old major in one and minor in the other. All of those options are pretty popular.
Alright hope this helps and feel free to get in touch with me if you've any further questions!</p>
<p>Thank you very much for your post, it was very informative. </p>
<p>Case is one of my top schools so I am glad to hear it has great programs and great students ;). Hopefully after spring break when I hear back from all my colleges I can take a visit up north and see the campus.</p>
<p>My son is considering a physics major at Case, Pitt or Notre Dame (probably too expensive) this fall. I don't think he could go wrong academically at Case (he got a 35 on his ACT so I think he could handle it), but he's worried about the social life. He isn't a partier but likes to have fun. The word at his high school is that "all" the kids from his school who have gone to Case hate it because it's too nerdy and no fun. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>I know im not a student at any college or anything but although the general atmosphere of case may be nerdy im guessing they have their fair share of fun ppl. It's all about who you want to hang around with or what you want to do. Then again some peoples definition of fun is a litte different. I love physics, sports, poker,chess, video games, and girls. I'm sure I can find aIl that at almost any school. At least I hope I can. Some ppl like to party, some ppl like to ride horses etc...anyways..Any thoughts from someone who goes to case? I would like to know as well.</p>
<p>I would definetely not deny that if you're looking for a party scene similar to that of a state college then you shouldn't come here. If, on the other hand, you have a slight nerd bent (which anyone considering a physics major has) and don't assume fun and alcohol always need to be synonymous then I'd say you're fine.</p>
<p>I will also note that if "no fun" is synonymous with "there's a lot of work" then I would advise you to reconsider the choice of major as well as coming to Case. Physics is considered a difficult major for a reason and the same applies even more to any department that is noted for its exceptional undergrad program (I think I need 160 hours for my BS degree or so). But if you're in physics you're there because you like it, and if you like what you're learning you don't mind the work very much. I really don't, at least...</p>
<p>I'd also like to note that despite the reputation of there not being enough people on campus and "there's nothing to do," I really have never felt like I haven't had enough people to socialize with and the like. College is also what you make of it, the fun things to do don't come to your dorm room all the time, and in my experience a lot of people who complain about lack of activities are those who don't go around trying to find them.</p>
<p>My experience with the physics professors has been great (except when I sat in on a Kowalski class when visiting). Professor Brown and Professor Covault have done a great job of teaching me mechanics and E&M respectively. They've both been helpful when I've had trouble with the class.</p>