Physicists "The Study of Creation"
by Sasha Bouyear
Basic Information
- Study matter and energy
- Have good research and analytical skills
- Often specialize in a subfield
- Are heavy computer users.
- Work alone most of the time
- Most have a doctoral degree
- Earn $83,570 per year (national average)
- Many teach physics and medical physics at colleges and universities.
- Do research to help develop new products.
- Do basic research to increase scientific knowledge such as examining the structures of atoms and the nature of gravity.
Pros & Cons
High School Courses
- Calculus
- Advanced Calculus
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Public Speaking
- Statistics and Probability
- Physical Science
- Advanced Placement Physics I
- Advanced Placement Physics II
- Advanced Placement Chemistry
Calculus, Advanced Calculus, and Statistics and Probability will help when working with complex equations while working on certain experiments. Public Speaking will help when introducing or revealing new subtances or particles. The chemistry classes will help when creating substances to sell or use to discover mass and energy. The physics classes help to give a better understanding of the works and physicists and help to introduce new experiences and learn new things.
College Courses
- Calculus
- Classical Mechanics
- Differential Equations
- Electricity and Magnetism
- English Composition
- General Chemistry
- Instrumental Methods
- Modern Experimental Physics
- Modern Physics
- Optics and Wave Phenomena
- Quantum and Atomic Physics
- Scientific Computer Programming
- Special Relativity
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Calculus, Scientific Computer Programing, Instrumental Methods, and Different Equations will help to understand computer functions and use math to solve problems that a physicist might encounter. Electricity and Magnetism, and Optics and Wave Phenomena are supposed to have a physicist study the science of electricity, waves, and magnetism to create something new. English Composition, Special Relativity, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, and Classical Mechanics are to help a physicist make predictions and write articles on specific experiments, while also to understand certain objects while presenting new ones to the world. Modern Experimental Physics, Modern Physics, and Quantum and Atomic Physics will help to introduce someone to the basics of physics. General Chemistry will help to analyze different substances by changing its chemical structure to help understand it and even use it.
Top 3 Colleges
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI 53186-5593
Pros
- Live on campus
- Surprisingly cheaper than most colleges
- Multiple activities
Cons
- Still very expensive; $28,825 for one year.
- Estimated Cost of Books: $1,236
- Moderately difficult for incoming students. (about 85% of all applicants accepted).
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
http://www.uwsp.edu/Pages/default.aspx
Pros
- Cheap tuition; $7,684 per year
- 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus
- Can live on campus
Cons
Moderately difficult for incoming students: (85% of all applicants accepted)
Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Money adds up to $14,876
University of Fairbanks
Pros
- Located in Alaska
- Cheap tuition; $14,382 a year for out of state students
- Offers advanced degrees
Cons
- Still expensive
- Far away from family and friends in Wisconsin
- Requires a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
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Citations
Jeremy England's Groundbreaking Theory. Digital image. Reality Sandwich. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2016.
Physicist. Digital image. Chron. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2016.