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Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by darkhorizon: 5:37pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
It has however been stretched to the yield point,(not the elastic limit).heheee.of how Physics is the best thing known to man. This course is the basis of how we live,why we are here,how we move,etc...This is the mother of all "ENGINEERING COURSES",the mother of geophysics and many other things but before we go further,let me tell you this; So, what can you do with a physics degree? One possibly appealing aspect of studying physics is the diversity of physics careers, which are not set in any one direction. Physics graduates have skills that are in high demand in diverse sectors. These include skills relating to numeracy, problem-solving, data analysis and the communication of complex ideas, as well as a wider understanding of how the world works, on a scientific and human level. This highly transferable and valued skillset also means physics graduates earn more! According to the Institute of Physics (IOP), while the average graduate starting salary in the UK is UK£19,700 (approx. US$29,270), those with a BSc in Physics earn 14% more (£22,500, approx. $33,410), and this increases to 18% more (£23,300; $34,600) for those with a Master of Physics (MPhys). This course is actually a diverse course,very dynamic, there is nothing you can't do with it,from the Medical line,to law,to technology, to teaching,engineering,marketing and finance(I know you laughed at this,but yeah,that's how diverse Physics is). But I won't be able to show you how diverse it is,cause that wan na long story,but I will show you some of its branches here: 1.Research scientist careers Although it is possible to enter into scientific research as a trainee or technician with a good undergraduate degree, those looking to pursue long-term careers in research should consider further study, as senior research roles are often reserved for those with at least a master’s degree. As well as the MSc, MPhys and PhD qualifications, leading researchers can also gain the title of ‘Chartered Physicist’ (CPhys) from the Institute of Physics (IOP). The main reason to study physics at graduate level is to help you gain more in-depth, specialized knowledge, to prepare you to work effectively in a specific field. Potential areas of specialization include astrophysics, particle physics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, meteorology, condensed matter theory, quantum dynamics, applied physics, plasma physics, aerospace dynamics, atomic and laser physics, atmospheric, oceanic and planetary physics and climate science. 2.Physics careers in space and astronomy Everyone wants to be an astronaut where they’re young, but if you study physics you may actually have a chance! Of course, roles within the space sector are limited and highly competitive, and most do not include any direct involvement in space travel. For administrative and trainee roles in this sector, an undergraduate degree may be sufficient, but for higher-level and more specialized roles, you’ll almost certainly need at least a master’s degree. As well as research institutes, within both the public and private sectors, other organizations offering roles related to space and astronomy include museums and planetariums. Many professional astronomers can also be found conducting research and teaching within universities and colleges, or research labs and observatories with affiliations to academic institutions. As an astronomer, your job would essentially be to study the universe, collecting data from global satellites and spacecraft and operating radio and optical telescopes. Other tasks within this sector include investigation and research of new materials and technologies, measuring performance of existing materials and technologies, and problem-solving at the design stage. 3.Physics careers in healthcare Although it may not be the first industry you think of, physics careers in the healthcare sector are numerous. Medical physics overlaps significantly with biomedical engineering, and physicists work alongside biomedical engineers to create, review and maintain medical technologies and equipment. Although cardiology and neurology are areas reserved for those with an additional medical degree, physicists are regularly employed within areas such as radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine, in order to test and approve the latest technologies and equipment. As well as testing, responsibilities in this area include research, design and quality assurance. Research-based roles in this field are available within medical technology companies, healthcare providers, research centers and academic institutions. Knowledge of accelerator physics, radiation detection and materials science is valuable for many of these roles, and a master’s degree in a relevant specialization (e.g. medical physics) will also give you a leg up into the industry. 4.Physics careers in engineering The engineering sector provides many careers in physics, particularly within manufacturing and technology-based roles. Physics graduates are often tasked with improving and developing products and manufacturing processes, and benefit from a large range of potential employers spanning multiple industries such as medicine, energy, renewable energy, transport, defense, space exploration and telecommunications. 5.Physics careers in energy Whether we’re talking about renewable or non- renewable energy, there are plenty of careers in physics within the energy sector. Alongside the rise of renewable energy, oil and gas companies remain big players in the energy market, and are major employers for physics graduates. One area of focus is on extracting fossil fuel reserves in the most efficient way possible, using knowledge of the Earth’s characteristics and the newest technologies. With the prospect of fossil fuels running out, energy companies are also branching out into renewable alternatives such as wind and solar energy, and are investing heavily in research and development in this area, offering much career potential. Your role here could be to collaborate with other scientists and engineers to develop efficient and functional energy systems which harness the Earth’s energy sustainably and cost-effectively. 6.Physics careers in technology A broad arena of continual growth and innovation, the technology sector is a constant source of new opportunities, challenges and career paths. For physics graduates, there is scope to work alongside other specialists in order to develop new ideas and products. Fields with particularly high demand for research and development workers from various backgrounds include relatively young and potential-rich fields such as robotics, nanoscience and nanotechnology. Technology careers in physics may be based in public or private-sector research centers. Many opportunities for graduates are available within large technology companies such as Philips or Siemens, as these businesses are keen to attract innovative and talented researchers from around the world. 7.Geophysics and meteorology careers Those who study physics are also prime candidates for environmental careers, thanks to their scientific understanding of the ways in which the Earth functions. While geophysicists are more concerned with the prediction of natural disasters, meteorologists focus on areas such as daily weather forecasting, as well as researching the long-term effects of climate change. 8.And finally, what can you do with a physics degree if none of the options above appeals to you? Well, you could use your mathematical proficiency to enter into the financial world, or your knowledge of technological innovation to head into a relevant field of the legal sector (such as patent law or forensics). Media and entertainment are two more potential industries, where physicists are in demand for roles such as scientific journalism, computer game programming and film special effects. Other options include roles in teaching, manufacturing, transport, architecture and communications. If it weren’t for physicists, the modern world would be a very different place. The study of physics has brought underlies so many pivotal discoveries of the 20 century – including the laser, TV, radio, computer technology, DNA and nuclear weapons for instance – and has played a vital role in the development of quantum theory, the theory of relativity, the big bang theory, and the splitting of the atom. All ye,bow to the mother of nature: PHYSICS. |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by hertz9te(m): 5:39pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
all this epistle to show your love for physics.....bro summarize |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by Nobody: 6:07pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
Lol. I disagree bro. I think Life is. |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by RobinHez(m): 6:36pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
No offeinse...I also love physics...but this is why I think those epistles up there are not needed... average graduate Notice it comes with dollar and euro sign... No go study physics as course 4 school because of dat info o...unless, ur shoe go dey treck on saturdays when u no dey go look 4 work! 1 Like |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by darkhorizon: 7:14pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
RobinHez:I am actually still studying it,but the job aspect,I will totally disagree with you,lemme give you an example in the educational aspect:in unilorin,where I am, 60% of engineering hods are physicist, even the dean is a physicist. in the medical line:recently,a job vacancy was at one of those northern universities for a medical physicist, and the starting salary was about #550k for a bsc graduate,for that matter....so if na job,a physicist that knows his value won't have a problem securing one..... |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by Dekatron(m): 5:55pm On Aug 04, 2015 |
From ATOMS to the HUMAN MIND, FROM FINANCE TO ASTRONOMY, PHYSICS EXPLAINS IT ALL INFACT, PHYSICS IS GOD People should worship physics, really. I WANTED TO STUDY PHYSICS, but that would be shooting myself in the leg, in this NIGERIA. I wish i know it though 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by darkhorizon: 10:40pm On Aug 04, 2015 |
Dekatron:Yep...Physics is basically what Nigeria needs,to meet up with developed countries |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by Nobody: 11:59pm On Aug 05, 2015 |
The best course indeed,no other counterfeit. Go to russia,india,usa,south korea,and other well developed countries,and you will know how important this course is.youbig ups to everyone that studied or is still studying Physics. The fathers of engineers,but they dont brag.. |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by HiggsBoson(m): 12:58pm On Aug 07, 2015 |
you are right; but the frustration aint easy, especially thhose who studied the course in Nigerian universities |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by darkhorizon: 3:36pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
HiggsBoson:Yeah,the lecturers are just too frustrating, but that's just a challenge you have to face,it is actually worldwide,not only in Nigeria...the truth is that not everybody is able to study it,most people who can't cope with it,do cross to engineering or some other less complex course. |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by darkhorizon: 7:56pm On Aug 08, 2015 |
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Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by darkhorizon: 12:14am On Aug 23, 2015 |
Physics - the study of matter, energy and their
interactions – is an international enterprise, which plays
a key role in the future progress of humankind. The support
of physics education and research in all countries is
important because: physics is and exciting intellectual
adventure that inspires young people and expands the
frontiers of our knowledge about nature.
Physics is the most basic of the physical sciences. From
chemistry and geology through to biology and cosmology, we
understand science in terms of the concepts developed in
physics. Not only this, but many of the tools on which the
advances of science and technology depend are direct product
of physics.
The interests and concerns of physicists have always formed
the basis of future technology. |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by darkhorizon: 12:17am On Aug 23, 2015 |
In medicine we use X-rays, radioisotope and nuclear
magnetic resonance imaging. In addition, laser, electron
microscopes, synchrotron radiation, and electronics all
depend on advances made in physics.
Where would our modern western economies be without
computers?—we could not build the electronics that modern
computers rely on without a knowledge of quantum mechanics.
Our modern world is much more connected than in previous
historical times. These days we travel far, communicate
easily and quickly, and conduct business around the world
effortlessly. In fact almost no place on earth has been
excluded from the modern interconnected world.
We are not only connected with physics through modern
technology we are connected at a much more basic level
through mother nature. The tsunami in Sumatra Indonesia is
a prime example. Not only was it catastrophic for the local
area the laws of physics saw this tsunami travel across the
Indian Ocean killing over 300,000 in Southeast Asia, and
traveling through more than 30 other countries resulting in
more than 500 deaths. This was the law of physics in
action. |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by Lefty500: 4:08pm On Aug 23, 2015 |
darkhorizon:Hey ,lie small small abeg . I am studying cve in unilorin and the dean of my faculty (engineering) graduated from ABU and did his master there too. Ph.D(ilorin). |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by darkhorizon: 4:23pm On Aug 23, 2015 |
Lefty500:grad from ABU,which degree did he have,check his credentials he has a B.sc. not a B.eng. |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by Lefty500: 9:25pm On Aug 23, 2015 |
darkhorizon:If you mean Dean of faculty of engineering in unilorin, his name is professor Y A Jimoh. B. Eng(ABU) M. Eng. PH. D(ilorin). That's what is always written in front of is name. Check the school website for more info under faculty of engineering. |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by darkhorizon: 6:29am On Aug 24, 2015 |
Lefty500: Dean engineering: J. A. Olorunmaiye B.Sc., (Ibadan) , Ph.D. (Calgary), MNSE, Professor & Dean MAIAA, NASHEAE, R.Eng. (Nigeria) |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by darkhorizon: 6:31am On Aug 24, 2015 |
Lefty500: Former Dean of engineering: J. A. Olorunmaiye B.Sc., (Ibadan) , Ph.D. (Calgary), MNSE, Professor & Dean MAIAA, NASHEAE, R.Eng. (Nigeria) |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by Lefty500: 6:41am On Aug 24, 2015 |
darkhorizon:K. |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by darkhorizon: 6:43am On Aug 24, 2015 |
Your Hods chem eng: O. A.A. Eletta B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lagos) Ph. D. (Ilorin) Senior Lecturer MNSE, MCSN, MNSChE, & Ag. Head R. Engr (Nigeria) Agric eng: O. A.A. Eletta B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lagos) Ph. D. (Ilorin) Senior Lecturer MNSE, MCSN, MNSChE, & Ag. Head R. Engr (Nigeria) civil eng: S. A. Raji B.Sc., (Ile-Ife), M.Sc. Senior Lecturer & Ph.D. (Lagos), MNSE; Ag. Head R.Engr. (Nigeria) Electr eng: S. A. Aliu B.Sc (Ile -Ife), M.Eng, Senior Lecturer & Ph.D (Ilorin), MNSE, Ag. Head R.Engr (Nigeria) Mech eng: H. D. Olusegun B. Sc. (London), M. Sc., Senior Research Ph. D. (Brunei) Fellow & Ag. Head These are the majority of the hods,all having BSc, and then later venturing into engineering. Even your department,civil eng. hod was a BSc student, probably architecture, before entering civil engineering. note that this list is for hods(??-2013) |
Re: Physics:the Greatest Thing Know To Mankind by folaschool: 1:08pm On Feb 12, 2016 |
pls, i need some one to help me out with some list of research topics on solar physics that will not give me too much stress for my final project, thanks. |
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