I have a class scheduling quesiton for you math people

[Chaotic42]

I'll be a junior in December and I'm starting to think about scheduling for next year.

Here are the classes I will need to take:



MA3053 Found Of Math I (Prerequisite: MA 1723 [Calculus 2])
MA3163 Intro To Mod Algebra (Prerequisite: MA 3113 [Linear Algebra I])
MA3213 Math Writing (Prerequisites: MA 3163 [Intro to Mod Algebra])
MA4313 Numerical Anal I (Prerequisites: MA 3113 [Linear Algebra 1])
MA4633 Adv Calculus I (Prerequisite: MA 2743 [Calculus 4])
MA4643 Adv Calculus II (Prerequisite: MA 4633/6633 [Adv Calculus 1])

Then two more math classes, probably:

MA4933 Math Analysis I (Prerequisite: MA 4633/6633 [Adv Calculus 1])
MA4953 Elem Topology (Prerequisite: MA 4633/6633 [Adv Calculus 1])

Obviously some of these depend on others. However, the first five excluding MA3213 don't. Assuming that I also need two semesters of Spanish and a programming class, how would you schedule this? Would you take Advanced Calc in your Junior year? How many math classes should I take each semester?

I'm also thinking about minoring in physics, having dropped the idea of a math/physics double major.

I'd need four 3000 level physics classes.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

hahah i thought we were going to need to use math to figure out the schedule

 

[So]

Uh...8 classes, I usually take 5 calsses a semester....so...4 of them each semester? I'd assume that math writing isn't too bad, so I'd take

MA4643 Adv Calculus II (Prerequisite: MA 4633/6633 [Adv Calculus 1])
MA4933 Math Analysis I (Prerequisite: MA 4633/6633 [Adv Calculus 1])
MA4953 Elem Topology (Prerequisite: MA 4633/6633 [Adv Calculus 1])
MA3213 Math Writing (Prerequisites: MA 3163 [Intro to Mod Algebra])

second semester, to keep the loads as balanced as possible.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: So
Uh...8 classes, I usually take 5 calsses a semester....so...4 of them each semester? I'd assume that math writing isn't too bad, so I'd take

MA4643 Adv Calculus II (Prerequisite: MA 4633/6633 [Adv Calculus 1])
MA4933 Math Analysis I (Prerequisite: MA 4633/6633 [Adv Calculus 1])
MA4953 Elem Topology (Prerequisite: MA 4633/6633 [Adv Calculus 1])
MA3213 Math Writing (Prerequisites: MA 3163 [Intro to Mod Algebra])

second semester, to keep the loads as balanced as possible.

Well, I can split those up more if I need to. I'll have three or four semesters to take all of that plus the three classes I mentioned.

I'm just not sure how intense those classes are.

 

[So]

Well then, balance it as much as possible. I'd imagine that Math Writing and Numerical Analysis are not TOO bad, so help balance w/ those. Also, you have to take ADV. Calc. 1 ASAP so you can choose the others at your leisure.

I'm a EE, not a Math Major, so I can't really comment on those specific classes, but my Numerical Methods for EE class isn't too bad.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: So
Well then, balance it as much as possible. I'd imagine that Math Writing and Numerical Analysis are not TOO bad, so help balance w/ those. Also, you have to take ADV. Calc. 1 ASAP so you can choose the others at your leisure.

I'm a EE, not a Math Major, so I can't really comment on those specific classes, but my Numerical Methods for EE class isn't too bad.

Well, I have an Advanced Calc text book here, so I guess I can prepare myself a bit this summer.

 

[Goosemaster]

MA4313 Numerical Anal I (Prerequisites: MA 3113 [Linear Algebra 1])

:laugh:


<---childish and loves it

 

[DrPizza]

If your numerical methods is anything like the numerical analysis course I took, that's about medium in difficulty.
The analysis class, if it's at all like mine, will be a tough one.
I have mixed reviews of topology. But, anything that says "elementary" and is at the 300 or greater college level, isn't elementary!

I wonder what your math writing course is? How to submit to journals? You'll probably learn LaTeX or some such thing.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
If your numerical methods is anything like the numerical analysis course I took, that's about medium in difficulty.
The analysis class, if it's at all like mine, will be a tough one.
I have mixed reviews of topology. But, anything that says "elementary" and is at the 300 or greater college level, isn't elementary!

I wonder what your math writing course is? How to submit to journals? You'll probably learn LaTeX or some such thing.

I don't know about the writing class. I've never heard of it anywhere else, but I'll try and find out what it is.

I have <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0486672905/qid=1128115591/
r=8-2/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl14/104-6222580-8128700?v=glance&s=books&n=507846">this</a> Advanced Calculus book. It seems to have really poor reviews. Can you recommend an Advanced Calc book?

 

[Chaotic42]

Bump for more opinions.

I know you math majors aren't out doing anything, it's Saturday.