If one is to become an engineer, he/she will definatle take a course in statics. but what if u wanna be a physicisist? Do u still need a statics course? I wanna drop my statics course cause im already taking physic 3, calc 3, and differentials (plus a P.E). But im not even sure if I need the statics course im taking.
2007-02-24 06:32:04 · 4 answers · asked by Will 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
If you plan on being a theoretical physicist, a course in statics is probably a waste of your time. While it's true that vector fields and vector forces make up a big part of physics, a course in statics is too limited of an application of such vector fields. A course in statics will do very little for the theoretical understanding of physics. Any study of classical mechanics should be sufficient to cover the basics. The only reason why a physicist might want to take a course in statics is because he plans on doing work which may involve engineering, such as design of apparatuses.
I just learned statics on my own in a matter of weeks, because it's an useful thing to know about.
2007-02-24 06:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change to an Engineering Degree in the specialty you like, it's not too late to go for a Masters with the courses you already have. A professioinal designation (P.Eng.) will get you more work. I know from personal experience. And eventually you are going to want to apply what you learn rather than just theorize all the time.
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2016-12-04 21:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statics is the precursor is dynamics. Many of the concepts transfer into dynamics, which as a physicist you will need.
Why don't you talk to your adviser and find out if you need it or not. I dont think anyone here would be able to tell you.
2007-02-24 06:40:30 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋