WHY CHOOSE PHYSICS AS A COURSE?
ZIKPHYSICS
Physics, the most basic of the sciences, has intellectual and useful
aspects. The intellectual component resides in our innate desire to
understand the physical characteristics of our universe. The
usefulness is evident everywhere in high-tech products and
computerized communications. Many of the technological advances in our
modern society flow directly from physics laboratories, such as the
many applications of lasers, or the possibility of high speed
levitated trains relying on high temperature superconductors. Much of
the equipment and technology used by other scientists and medical
doctors were originally developed by physicists, including x-rays,
lasers, and MRIs. These are just several examples of exciting
applications which resulted from intellectual endeavors in physics. In
addition, productive citizens in this technological age must have a
basic understanding of physics. For example, congressmen and all
citizens need an understanding of physics when they debate government
appropriations for projects, such as the space program, the
requirements for energy needs and energy conservation, and possible
solutions to global warming.
A degree in physics provides opportunities for challenging and
exciting careers in many professions, because physics teaches skills
that are transferable to these professions. These skills include
problem solving, analytical abilities, mathematical modeling, design
and interpretation of experiments, research experience, and
communication skills. The physics major is also excellent preparation
for students planning to enter science related businesses, MBA School,
Medical School, or Law School. Medical Schools seek out students with
majors in physics because of the high-tech nature of medical care. MBA
schools consider a major in physics outstanding preparation for an
understanding of manufacturing and the high-tech aspect of our
economy. Just a few of the many careers that are open to you by
pursuing a degree in physics are listed below.
Possible careers with a degree in physics:
• Medicine
• Engineering
• Biophysics
• Astronomy
• Chemistry
• Patent Law
• Management
• Education
• Environmental Science
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Radiology
• Meterology
• Imaging
• Technician
• Journalism
• Actuarial Science
• Financial Planning .
You may be tempted to ask what has physics got to do with some of
these courses as Journalism, financial planning, patent law etc ? A
degree in physics automatically qualifies you to undertake the study
of any known discipline in life owing to the fact that you may have
being mentally aroused after getting the degree…Zikphysics, 2009.
Facts you should know about being a physics major:
• Its not necessary to go to graduate school to get a good job: five
to eight years after graduating, about one-third of people who earned
bachelor’s degrees in physics do not have any additional degrees
• Many career paths are open to you with a physics degree: three-
fourths of physics bachelors work in science-related jobs, including
software, engineering, high school teachers, and managers in technical
fields
• Over three quarters of physics bachelor’s recipients would choose to
study physics again
Did you know? Physics in everyday life...
(An amusement park, with its roller coasters and many rides, uses many
concepts, such as acceleration, momentum, gravitational potential
energy, and weightlessness, that you learn in introductory physics
courses
• Concepts from physics and aerodynamic engineering are used to help
race car teams reduce drag and increase traction
• The concept of momentum, taught in physics courses, shows that a
karate strike aimed slightly behind the target achieves the most
force.