Re:What class in college did you get the most out of?
by axiom on Thursday September 20, 2007 @09:18PM
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Most useful:
Linear algebra,
Numerical methods,
Stats and probability
Most interesting:
Control systems,
Abstract algebra,
Real analysis,
Complex analysis
Of course my definition of "useful" is not necessarily yours. I'm much more on the research side of things, and having a solid mathematical foundation is absolutely essential there.
My advice for taking courses in college: take courses that you know will be useful, but you will not have the time to teach to yourself. If you're a true nerd you will learn all the really useful stuff on your own anyway, and you don't need university for that.
Most interesting: Control systems, Abstract algebra, Real analysis, Complex analysis
Of course my definition of "useful" is not necessarily yours. I'm much more on the research side of things, and having a solid mathematical foundation is absolutely essential there. My advice for taking courses in college: take courses that you know will be useful, but you will not have the time to teach to yourself. If you're a true nerd you will learn all the really useful stuff on your own anyway, and you don't need university for that.