MFB
Banned
Yeah, I'm not so much worried about the algebra, just the Trig portion since it's a combined course, I don't want to end up blowing through something and just going "What the fuck did we cover?"
The Math Thread!!!
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MFB
Banned
I'd just like to add : completing a square to solve quadratic equations, is one of the stupidest things ever. Seriously, just factor it motherfuckers.
Murdstone
Sycamore Trees
MFB
Banned
I think I actually found out why I find it to be stupid. It's the fact that you're taking the square roots of the variable (x squared term) and the constant term, but disregard the 'b' value, so it's like "HOW CAN YOU JUST DROP THAT, SHOULDN'T YOU BE DOING SOMETHING WITH IT WHAT THE FUCK" 
Grand Moff Tim
Some call me... Tim
Random bump, I know, but this was too good to pass up:
I tried to stay out of this thread, but I've failed twice now.
For me: B.S. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering (non-linear control systems (pure EE geekyness) applied to biological systems), was going the PhD route but got-out because I was really not looking forward to doing an additional 4+ years as a Post Doc before being able to even start considering tenure track positions.
The only math that kicked my a$$ was stochastic processes (probability + multivariate calculus). The scary thing is that I got so comfortable working in the LaPlace domain, that I'd transform everything because it was easier than working in the "real" domain.
Ray
For me: B.S. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering (non-linear control systems (pure EE geekyness) applied to biological systems), was going the PhD route but got-out because I was really not looking forward to doing an additional 4+ years as a Post Doc before being able to even start considering tenure track positions.
The only math that kicked my a$$ was stochastic processes (probability + multivariate calculus). The scary thing is that I got so comfortable working in the LaPlace domain, that I'd transform everything because it was easier than working in the "real" domain.
Ray
Murdstone
Sycamore Trees
So far I'm loving the multivariable applications presented in this quantum chemistry book that I picked up recently. There's something about multivariable equations that are so erotic/terrifying
This one's a classic too:
Even though I think this guy just pulled the equation out of his ass, it works out to $0.002.
This one's a classic too:
Even though I think this guy just pulled the equation out of his ass, it works out to $0.002.
SymmetricScars
Well-Known Member
I tried to stay out of this thread, but I've failed twice now.
For me: B.S. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering (non-linear control systems (pure EE geekyness) applied to biological systems), was going the PhD route but got-out because I was really not looking forward to doing an additional 4+ years as a Post Doc before being able to even start considering tenure track positions.
The only math that kicked my a$$ was stochastic processes (probability + multivariate calculus). The scary thing is that I got so comfortable working in the LaPlace domain, that I'd transform everything because it was easier than working in the "real" domain.
Ray
I can relate. I'm currently a graduate student in Aerospace Engineering, working on control systems applied to spacecraft.
All_¥our_Bass
Deathly Chuuni
I see your dances and raise you some sex positions!
Only a math nerd will truly get this.
hoverover: "We didn't even get to the continued fractions!"
And for t3h lulz...
Also, did/does anyone else here spend time programming with graphing calculators?
Cuz I does.
I know this is an ancient post but I'm reading over the thread is it's been bumped anyway.
Is that a joke? Tell me its a joke.
I was using the same "maths" applied to the Auditory System. There's some pretty cool compressive non-linear feedback tied to a transmission line of bandpass filters. What I was looking into was that there appears to be feedback from higher brain centers and the opposite ear that adjust the tuning.
Ray
Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
Linear algebra is ridiculously easy with respect to the other maths you mentioned in the OP
Like child's play. Diff eq made many many many people change their majors when I was in school.
Like child's play. Diff eq made many many many people change their majors when I was in school.
Hemi-Powered Drone
Dragonblade629
No joke, I seriously stress about stuff like that.
MFB
Banned
Officially dropping being a CS major since I should've realized I wasn't cut out for all the math it requires
squid-boy
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Mendez
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Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
Ahh come on guys... It's not that bad. If I can make it through CS anyone can do it. At my school Computer Engineering was the one that made ppl question their beliefs.
And even that one wasn't *that* much harder than CS.
You can do it Ben...
And even that one wasn't *that* much harder than CS.
You can do it Ben...
Mendez
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Its the amount of math thats a pain, but its just a matter of actually doing the hw for me. Mainly just a matter of practice...
Although i havent actually started on the major it self (stupid basics!)
Although i havent actually started on the major it self (stupid basics!
)
pink freud
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Oddly though since i just started cal 1, i actually kinda like derivatives
Same. Quotient Rule might be a little tricky to memorize, but so far I like Calc MUCH more than Trig.
