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viscousmemories · #51 02-01-2009, 01:09 AM

It's been so long since I've had a math class (and I sucked to begin with) that I'm taking "basic math". Algebra (which I've never had) comes in the next block.

Crumb: I don't hate math or programming, just don't have any natural aptitude for either.

Crumb · #52 02-01-2009, 02:04 AM

Ah well, hopefully things will be easier this time around. :yup:

viscousmemories · #53 02-01-2009, 04:59 AM

Thanks, I hope so! Math intimidates and programming fascinates me, so I'm looking forward to the classes as an opportunity to confront my fear and explore my fancy as much as I'm dreading sucking at both.

Shake · #54 02-03-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by inland wave

algebra or statistics?

In college? Algebra is a junior high or high school level course.

Right now I'm taking part 1 of a course in linear systems, which assumes a working knowledge of basic calculus.

inland wave · #55 02-04-2009, 12:13 PM

Interesting. I have never taken calculus, but will be starting a variety of accounting classes in May.

Dingfod · #56 02-04-2009, 12:46 PM

I've never heard of a college that didn't offer algebra classes.

Shake · #57 02-09-2009, 09:53 PM

Hmm, well after checking, apparently my current school actually does offer algebra, and a couple of other sub-calculus classes. However, the only "algebra" my earlier alma mater has, found in this list using the MATH filter, were Linear Algebra and Abstract Algebra.

Linear algebra description:

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The theory underlying vector spaces, algebra of subspaces, bases; linear transformations, dual spaces; eigenvectors, eigenvalues, minimal polynomials, canonical forms of linear transformations; inner products, adjoints, orthogonal projections and complements.

Abstract algebra description:

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Groups, rings, polynomial rings, fields, integral domains, with emphasis on group theory; homomorphisms and isomorphisms; normal subgroups, cosets, ideals, modules; quotient groups and quotient rings; other topics chosen from number theory, polynomials and Galois Theory.

I took both of those, but didn't take any English classes. Score!

JoeP · #58 02-10-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Shake

Linear algebra description:

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The theory underlying vector spaces, algebra of subspaces, bases; linear transformations, dual spaces; eigenvectors, eigenvalues, minimal polynomials, canonical forms of linear transformations; inner products, adjoints, orthogonal projections and complements.

Abstract algebra description:

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Groups, rings, polynomial rings, fields, integral domains, with emphasis on group theory; homomorphisms and isomorphisms; normal subgroups, cosets, ideals, modules; quotient groups and quotient rings; other topics chosen from number theory, polynomials and Galois Theory.

That takes me back 25 years ... :cune:

Shake · #59 02-10-2009, 10:20 PM

In the fall, I completed a course on complex variables. All sorts of neat things to do with complex numbers.

For those who don't know, complex numbers are of the form: a + bi where i = sqrt(-1)

Although, now in my EE classes, we use j instead of i because the latter is often used to denote current.