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Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Abedfff14: 11:42am On Jun 30, 2021 |
Gerrard59:let me add my experience and versatility on this, studying physics at undergrad would be good for a start, then later on you can do post graduate and do masters in your whatever engineering course you want, anyway just have an interwovened plan than will work for you irrespective of the present and future circumstances, THE FUTURE IS SCIENCE +ENGINEERING+ICT. know this and know good. see u at the top.. we MOVE.... |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Kayjoshy: 11:47am On Jun 30, 2021 |
[quote author=tensazangetsu20 post=103220872] I studied Mining Engineering Techology. Whatsup? Humbly, can we chat on whatsapp? |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Decency2020(f): 11:50am On Jun 30, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20: OP What of computer science o? |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by jaxxy(m): 11:53am On Jun 30, 2021 |
Incomplete assessment bt partially correct. Nice and interesting topic. |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by KingDash: 11:56am On Jun 30, 2021 |
ClixMaster:you wey no study mass comm which kind work you dey do?! |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Topmaike007(m): 11:57am On Jun 30, 2021 |
Christistruth00:your point valid I swear 1 Like |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by seyz91(m): 12:03pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
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Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Skye123: 12:05pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
E joor, what about we that are studying microbiology ![]() |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by eminemkayc: 12:05pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
As a professional practicing engineer with close to two decades of practical engineering experience in the design of deep water structures, floating production systems, large and small displacement piles, Finite element design of foundations, design of numerous medium to high rise structures, culverts, bridges, etcetera, I can confidently inform whoever created this topic of partly misinforming the public in relation to the inexplicable comparison of Civil engineering, as a professional course, to physics. Firstly, Civil engineering, is the mother of all major engineering courses (Mechanical, Chemical, etc) and is subdivided into the following specialties; 1. Transportation engineering 2. Structural engineering 3. Water resources and environmental engineering 4. Civil engineering materials 5. Geotechnical engineering Each of these sub-divisions have extensive applications in various industries and a thoroughbred Civil engineer who, for e.g, is grounded in structural engineering designs can, with time, easily work for himself, as a consultant in the comfort of his home, just by having core understanding of the theory of structures , reinforced concrete designs(Euro, BS codes), foundation designs (deep, shallow foundations), design of steel structures (such as telecommunication towers, shelters, crude/hydrocarbon storage tanks, gantry cranes, etc. A graduate civil engineer who is vast with the use of one, more, or a combination of tools such as SACS , ETAB, STAADpro, AUTOCAD, CIVIL 3D,etcetera can easily be employed in the oil industry, infrastructure industry, geotech companies, construction companies that handle EPCI projects, Govt parastatals (ministry of works, material testing parastatals, etc), or even just work for himself by attaching to a professional architect who gets building projects and handles, in the first instance, structural details of building projects, while learning the structural designs proper. The opportunities is boundless. But this depends on the competence of the civil engineer. A sound, diligent and hardworking Civil engineer can NEVER go hungry. Secondly, a physicist can never perform the functions of a civil engineer as he is neither trained nor understands concepts such as Terzaghi's theory of foundation soil bearing capacities, Hansen's or Vesic's modification to Terzaghi's theories for inclined or eccentrically loaded foundations, etc. He has no understanding on the design of portal frame structures, design of bolted or welded connections, or design of retaining walls, slope stabilization structures, road designs, design of offshore fixed jacket platforms, lifting analysis, transportations analysis with wave and current kinematics, etc. He has or was never introduced to the BS codes (in school or elsewhere) the Eurocodes 1, 2, 3, etc. So he can't just practice. There are no rigid linkage between the two. He would also never get a COREN certification. Engineering is applied mathematics and applied science and mathematics/physics is the bedrock of engineering. Mathematics, in itself, is subdivided into Fluid mechanics, topology, abstract algebra, calculus and complex theory. When you plot bending moment diagram of a simply supported beam, for e.g, the equations defining the distribution of the moments on the beam are basically mathematics (polynomials or linear functions) in terms of the Moments or shear forces, etc. But a mathematician or a physicist who is not trained in Civil engineering would never understand these. He would understand the polynomial equations, but doesnt understand what bending moment diagram mean. I have largely described avenues and opportunities that abound in structural engineering as an area of specialization. Similar opportunities abound in highway engineering (design/construction of roads, hydraulic structures, etc), geotechnical engineering (sub-surface investigation, geophysical investigation,etc), etc. Civil, is one of the most practical engineering professions in this country. Nigeria is a developing nation and a competent, vast and hardworking civil engineer would be glad he studied the course at the completion of his study! 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by jaxxy(m): 12:05pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
Gerrard59: While all this is going on people are still working and earning serious money in same Nigeria. Nigeria is not a poor country, Nigeria is a mismanaged country. As a part 2 or 3 of this current subject I would like to see a thread on lucrative courses or skills in Nigeria currently and ALSO lucrative jobs in Nigeria currently. This will help people planning on staying and working legitimately in current Nigeria. Hopefully we have better days ahead. |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by LordErrk: 12:05pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
Who gave you the idea to type this plenty rubbish? A doctor in Nigeria treats an average of 6k patients a year. Meaning we are in serious need of Doctors. Travelling out of Nigeria doesn't require a lot of money too. Just study hard and pass your PLAB, or USMLE. How many medical doctors have you seen looking for job? Biko, stop waking up in the morning and start writing what you're not sure of |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Christistruth00: 12:06pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
membranus: But they buy bush meat and hunger will teach them how to eat the rest |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by discusant: 12:10pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20: In bold; apt. One imagines what gives some Nigerians the false impression that Nigeria shall be better in future. The forces at home and abroad milking Nigeria dry are not giving up; they are rather tightening the noose around Nigeria. Black Lives Matter, are they impressed with the slogan? |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by chosenst: 12:11pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
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Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by AiSamuel(m): 12:13pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
Please, someone should enlighten me small on this. I was a commercial student during my secondary school time so i intended studying banking and finance at uni. Is it a perfect choice interms of fleeing out the country? or can i go for English? |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Rickylambert: 12:15pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
Philosophy Useless,I studied Philosophy.I ve never seen it listed on any job opening. |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Gilden115: 12:22pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
My brother you dey correct for the law part oo |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Asour: 12:26pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20: Useless? That's extreme. Every course of study here requires determination to succeed with. So this says nothing about ME. I'm not a Mech. Engineer but know enough to know that they are architects of a country's industrial base. May be harder to practice in Nigeria due to a low manufacturing practices, but then what isn't harder in Nigeria. |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Kubernetes: 12:26pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
No one has mentioned the crucial of all. With a Bad economy and corruption, everything you read will be useless. Fix the economy and have minimum corruption. 1 Like |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by VTJN(m): 12:27pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
atom080:someone who studied Geography and planning with GPA of 4.2/5.. what advice will you give such a person? Thanks! |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by alfredilly: 12:31pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
atom080: Mechanical Engineering is the best course in Engineering department. It's relevance is undying and it will remain so for ages to come. The op post is a bit misleading. Thinking a physics graduate could do the work of Mechanical Engineer is an absolute misinformation. Yes, physicist have Idea that can be deployed to help in the field of mechanical engineering but it sometimes takes further study like PhD to really attain that specialization. This is due to the fact science is broad based. A physics graduate is likely to have spent his years studying little in each of all the theory that every engineering used in their specialized field. More like jack of all trades. Only as he proceed to higher degree dedicated to the a related field can he compete. Meanwhile, a mechanical or electircal engineer will only study what's relevant to him. Beside, design is another aspect that physicist will find himself lost if trying to assume the role of a mechanical engineer Lastly, when I try to make a choice on lucrative courses, I don't limit my scope to Nigeria. Most courses are financially rewarding but in Nigeria, nothing for them. Law is one of the most lucrative profession in US but see what we are making of them in Nigeria. |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Yomit71(m): 12:31pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
no course is even advisable to study in this country again. after service if you don't have connection, if you like have many certifications the best you settled for is a peanut job (50k a month) in cities like Lagos. that's equal to nothing |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Hassanmaye(m): 12:34pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
ClixMaster:Hahahhhahhhaha why |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Hassanmaye(m): 12:35pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20:Hahhahhha please stop o, so that engineering students won't come for you |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by chibjohn(m): 12:38pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20:You are high on cheap drugs for making this statement. How dare you compare physics with mechanical and civil engineering? How many job adverts do you see with requirements of a physics degree? 1 Like |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by atom080: 12:39pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
VTJN:. okay, there is a nairalander who is currently studying in germany. he graduated with 2.1 in geophysic at unn. . he has made answer to your question in is thread. . he has a moniker @ basalt on nairaland. search for this thread he created on nairaland. "don't listen to anyone who discourages you from travelling abroad" 1 Like |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Yomit71(m): 12:40pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
atom080:as a fresher, you ought to keep quiet and learn from the elders. is it not this same Nigeria? if you like study pharmacomedical. the chance of getting a job is still very slim |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by fineyemi(m): 12:40pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
atom080:My boss what advise would you give someone with 4.31/5.00 in computer sciences and a certificate in professional information security expert with 2 academic journals |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Hassanmaye(m): 12:40pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20:Blood of Zechariah even pilot they spend up to 7million to study that course! Are you sure |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by Nozino: 12:42pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
yusman14: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is like a branch of Mechanical Engineering. I would not encourage anyone to study any of the course. |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by chibjohn(m): 12:42pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
Nozino:I read mech Engr too and I am practicing it. Your problem is not the course but probably the personality. |
Re: Courses That Should Be Avoided By Nigerians From Poor Families. by atom080: 12:44pm On Jun 30, 2021 |
Yomit71:. hey! this is faceless forum. i play it hide and seek. . by the way, what makes you think i "were" a fresher? . infact, i'm in jss1. case closed! |
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