Science as opposed to Engineering (2 Viewers)

[Thecorey0]

I look up to you Uncle

Too bad he's gone.

 

[Omie Jay]

Omie Jay, if it weren't for the fact that this is an internet forum and it would be incredibly gay, I would totally hug you right now.

You've really clarified some things for me and helped me realise that I made the right decision in choosing Materials Science

Thanks!!

your welcome

 

[Ostentatious]

Too bad he's gone.

Didn't see that coming!

 

[Schoey93]

I like both of these degrees, but I'm really stuck on which one to actually do. I am not asking anyone to choose my subjects for me in this thread, I just want some general (or specific, if you are generous) information that may persuade me one way or another... push me off the fence. Things like learning curve, general personality of students (general because, well, this obviously always changes) and lecturers, first hand accounts, having a life factor etc, as well as anything else, would be very much appreciated.

I plan on majoring in Physics if I do Science, and I'll probably go for advanced. I enjoy doing the calculations and figuring out patterns via applying knowledge to real life (or even fictitious) situations.

I plan on doing Materials if I go for Engineering, but I don't have a good background in Chemistry (no HSC experience, I am aware of the bridging courses, but may not be able to afford them because I'm too povo) or Engineering Studies. I was really into experiments in HSC Physics classes, so I thought this also may be a good option.

In addition to both points, I have no HSC Mathematics Extension 2 knowledge. I am aware that Mathematics and Mathematics Extension 1 (respectively) are assumed for the courses, but perhaps a knowledge of it would help more in one than the other?

I have looked at the online handbook, but I just can't compare them. Each has their own interesting strategies, where Materials is a little more specific.

Thanks in advance

Ostentatious is a good name for people like you. That's all imma say, ok? Biaatch

P.S. Do Engineering. It's a professional degree. Science tends to be a generalist degree unless you specialise, e.g. Bachelor of Science (Physics) OR (better) bachelor of Science (Pharmacology) and Pharm.. is the study of medicines and other drugs, e.g. recreational - weed, coke, jizz (wouldn't you love to snort some of that? lmao hehe) and um ... yeah...ta bye.

 

[Ostentatious]

Ostentatious is a good name for people like you. That's all imma say, ok? Biaatch

P.S. Do Engineering. It's a professional degree. Science tends to be a generalist degree unless you specialise, e.g. Bachelor of Science (Physics) OR (better) bachelor of Science (Pharmacology) and Pharm.. is the study of medicines and other drugs, e.g. recreational - weed, coke, jizz (wouldn't you love to snort some of that? lmao hehe) and um ... yeah...ta bye.

Uh thanks? I'm pretty sure I pointed out the specificity of an Engineering degree in the tl;dr post you just quoted though, lmfao.

Ostentatious: great name for an inner west public school graduate!

You know sino~! Or are you some sort of evil sino alt?? >_>