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

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I am doing a science/computer science bachelors degree and I have completed the computer science component of the degree as well as a minor in mathematics and (after this semester) a minor in physics. I have enough credit points to complete a major in either math or physics.
I love various areas of computer science, but mostly I love things that are challenging. I love cryptography, algorithm analysis and compiler design (which makes me lean toward math), but I am also very interested in quantum computing (which is more on the physics side) - and which my university has a whole research department.
I don't have much real world experience so I guess I am asking (overall) which will be more helpful in the world of CS.
-Noah S.
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Комментарии : 71

@mikaelawaye2242 4 года назад

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 8 лет назад

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

@haidarmujib 5 лет назад

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@PrabhjotSingh-lk4vq 4 года назад

@@haidarmujib haha true 😅

@TheGamerGameplay1 6 лет назад

Great video. Thanks for the knowledge

@popodood 9 лет назад

I want a deep understanding of everything I learn

@eleazaralmazan4089 9 лет назад

pagina por favor Exactly! I completely agree with you!

@rexbarr_5783 5 лет назад

@haidarmujib 5 лет назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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@hayaa.k5565 4 года назад

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 9 лет назад

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

@smmahdad 9 лет назад

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 Год назад

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

@j0shda116 4 года назад

thank you for the information!

@masudarahman1375 4 года назад

What about Computer science and engineering (CSE)?

@ameedkildani6746 6 лет назад

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

@TepsiMorphic 2 года назад

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!

@nicopostigo123 8 лет назад

I completely agree with you!

@saraabdelfattah8293 3 года назад

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

@MusicalSamuel 7 лет назад

17 people double majored in Computer Science and Physics

@bobjones5869 4 года назад

what do you mean

@MusicalSamuel 4 года назад

@@bobjones5869 number of people who disliked the video

@anthonybutler2001 2 года назад

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

@trytony2169 2 года назад

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

@Abdullahadhaim 6 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Abdullah A.D. | عبدالله ابودهيم bioinformatics

@dzciple4931 10 месяцев назад

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

@Daniel-xp1jy 7 лет назад

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

@MrKinein 8 лет назад

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

@HaloDrwhoSG1SGASGU 8 лет назад

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

@rmenchoachupicachu 7 лет назад

It called Computational Physics, its a whole field in Physics

@popodood 9 лет назад

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 3 года назад

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

@epic_gamer_2696 Год назад

Update?

@aaronvanrossum6949 8 лет назад

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

@101therealest 7 лет назад

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

@xxyourwaifuxxxx1045 7 лет назад

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

@MoveCax 3 года назад

nice, well done

@darkexcel 3 года назад

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 Месяц назад

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

@skyballer1000 5 лет назад

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

@maciejrutkowski5710 4 года назад

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

@adrianperez9114 8 лет назад

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.

@matrixlone 7 лет назад

sounds interesting..what about programming?

@unh0lys0da16 6 лет назад

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 4 года назад

@@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 2 года назад

@@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 2 года назад

@@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.

@sarahmarshal3200 9 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

+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 5 лет назад

@oussematrabelsi9429 5 лет назад

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.

@101therealest 7 лет назад

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

@drtouchtoomuch5898 7 лет назад

Neuroscience

@chris-dd6uq 7 лет назад

Finger painting.

@peterderias5323 4 года назад

Comms?

@adryanblack13 9 лет назад

What's the purpose of having a minor ?

@nikopleb4061 9 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Don't do that.

@redpotter4074 4 года назад

Hydrogen Atom what’s wrong with it?

@rban123 4 года назад

I think this guy goes to UMD, just a guess

@djcardwell 6 лет назад

what makes this guy an expert?

@rexbarr_5783 5 лет назад

Word

@randallmcgrath9345 Год назад

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

@MIKUIEL 8 лет назад

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

@thefirst512 7 лет назад

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.