Pure Physics or Applied Physics at Columbia?

<p>Hey, I'm wondering whether I should choose to apply to Columbia College as a physics major or to SEAS as an applied physics major.
Here are some random questions:
1/ What is the exact definition of pure Physics?
2/ I believe that when we learn pure physics, we also study physics' s applications in life. Then, what is the point of learning applied physics?
3/ How is pure physics taught at CC? Is it involved with technologies?
4/ What is the faculty-student ratio in the applied physics department? (I know that the ratio is 3:1 in the physics department.)
5/ Do physics majors feel lonely in CC, where the majority of the students study liberal arts subjects?
6/ If someone has a strong background in math and sciences, is it better for him to learn applied physics than to learn pure physics? or what are the credentials a person needs to thrive in each field?</p>

<p>Thank your for reading my questions!!!</p>

<p>For physics major at CC,</p>

<p>[Physics</a> | Columbia College](<a href=“http://www.college.columbia.edu/bulletin/depts/physics.php?tab=ugrad]Physics”>http://www.college.columbia.edu/bulletin/depts/physics.php?tab=ugrad)</p>

<p>[Physics</a> | Columbia College](<a href=“http://www.college.columbia.edu/bulletin/depts/physics.php?tab=dept]Physics”>http://www.college.columbia.edu/bulletin/depts/physics.php?tab=dept)</p>

<p>[Department</a> of Physics Website](<a href=“http://www.columbia.edu/cu/physics/]Department”>http://www.columbia.edu/cu/physics/)</p>

<p>Could anyone tell me the student-faculty ratio at the Applied Physics department?</p>

<p>if you count sophomores, juniors and seniors, it’s probably something like 5:1 at the undergrad level.</p>