The University Thread
- Thread starter Beeblebrox237
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This.
I considered mech engineering and decided sophomore year I would need a higher math class for my senior year than just the standard 1, 2, 3, 4, so I chose AP calc and AP physics together.
Physics I enjoyed very much. Class was easy and what not.
Calc..... ugh. Didn't like, didn't pass, didn't become an engineer.
I don't know much (can't remember I should say) about the amount per say of calculus used in the job, but from the courses I would have to take at my college, half was calc, and half was physics... So I wasn't going to be a half-assed engineer..
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- KCCO
OHH...
Forgot to add, I was able to "retake" the quiz. Instructor said "You've got 30 minutes" and I opened it up and clicked submit as all my answers were still saved...
Got an A.
Forgot to add, I was able to "retake" the quiz. Instructor said "You've got 30 minutes" and I opened it up and clicked submit as all my answers were still saved...
Got an A.
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- United Kingdom
- haitch40
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Everyone does marketing. What is this?
All I do in uni is learn that there are things that the common public will never think about even though the evidence is right in front of their eyes.
I constantly go to lectures and think, why the hell did I not think of that before?
Also Mondays suck. I am in until 6pm.
All I do in uni is learn that there are things that the common public will never think about even though the evidence is right in front of their eyes.
I constantly go to lectures and think, why the hell did I not think of that before? Also Mondays suck. I am in until 6pm.
- 6,259
- Tecumseh, MI
- I_Fail_At_FPS
I have to register for my classes for this upcoming quarter and I'm stuck cause the class I need isn't offered on ground. I either need to change majors like I'm thinking about or find something to do for the next term. Argh.
- 6,259
- Tecumseh, MI
- I_Fail_At_FPS
Well, I just had class without an instructor today. My Business Law instructor felt ill and didn't come in today, but she had a bunch of questions that we had to fill out. These questions were supposed to be turned in as attendance. It was a real waste of an hour, and I know that a lot of people (myself included) were unhappy about it.
I also now have people requesting me to do their case studies in that class now because I wound up saying that I got 100% on the two that have been graded. I simply told them no. I don't even want to do my own case studies, so I don't want to even touch those of others in the class!
I also now have people requesting me to do their case studies in that class now because I wound up saying that I got 100% on the two that have been graded. I simply told them no. I don't even want to do my own case studies, so I don't want to even touch those of others in the class!
But there's no backing out now! hahaha
Robin
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Is anyone currently doing or has done Architecture? I want to know the following which seems to produce tons of conflicting information....
How much maths is really required?, this question is asked a lot on the net but no one answers it properly. Also what are the job prospects like after completing the 3 year undergrad course (are there even any?) and then the 2-3 year postgrad course?
How much maths is really required?, this question is asked a lot on the net but no one answers it properly. Also what are the job prospects like after completing the 3 year undergrad course (are there even any?) and then the 2-3 year postgrad course?
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I had a buddy that was going to attempt architecture, but he went off and did something along the lines of financial management. For architecture, math will be one of the core needs. I would say at least 4 years of college math with experience with design and architectural programs.. Cad.. You know..
I have another friend who is done with his degree and he found a job and internships almost immediately, he stuck it to school and had extensive experience with cad programs.
Also, location depends on what kind of job you have. If you want to work for any arch firm, be prepared for anything. Its part of why I moved to a location in Sillicon valley.. Lots of startup kiddies in need of designers.
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Its stupid how some majors require more math than they really need.
I can't wait to be done with college.
I can't wait to be done with college.
ExigeEvan
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I know a couple of people that have gone into Architecture via a Civil Engineering course. I was of the impression that was the route in the UK followed by a post-grad qualification. I'd imagine a Architecture undergrad course would be much the same (beam structures, concrete design, ground work assessment, environmental) just without the infrastructure components (like sanitation and water systems).
Either way, architecture is going to be fairly math based as that's the only way you'll know the structure is safe! Unless you're a lazy architect, and make the civvy do it.
Robin
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Thanks for the replies. The funny thing is, in the UK at least, nearly all Architecture undergrad degrees do not state on the entry requirements any need for maths other than the basic GSCE grade. Given that most think (and you would assume) there is a reasonable amount of maths on the course this creates the confusion! The degrees usually give a BA or B ARCH qualification which also suggests a very little maths otherwise it would be a BSc.
ExigeEvan
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Then I'd avoid such degrees unless you intend to be nothing more than a glorified graphic designer.
Check if thise degrees are accredited by the necessary professional institutions.
[Edit] Appears that can be the path to a career in architecture
http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Be...hitect/Routetoqualificationasanarchitect.aspx
Check if thise degrees are accredited by the necessary professional institutions.
[Edit] Appears that can be the path to a career in architecture
http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Be...hitect/Routetoqualificationasanarchitect.aspx
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- haitch40
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I submitted my final year module choices today. Wow uni went fast.
I am doing my dissertation obviously, a core module on global political trajectories and my module options are German politics and history, Southeast Asia International Relations and Political violence and terrorism.
I am doing my dissertation obviously, a core module on global political trajectories and my module options are German politics and history, Southeast Asia International Relations and Political violence and terrorism.
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- Tecumseh, MI
- I_Fail_At_FPS
It looks like my chances at a 4.0 GPA this quarter are now slim to none. I'm not really happy about that either because I don't even know how the hell I'm getting graded on assignments either, and there are only three weeks left in this term.
- 8,846
- Ottawa
- Automotive_Buff
Grades are.. well.. not good, to say the least.
Now I'm waiting for my test results... and I'm also waiting to see if the TA's are going on strike tomorrow.
They're voting tonight, so every student is on edge. They seem like they're at their breakibg point so they're not going to care about how it's going to affect us students.
IF they do go on strike, I'm going to be studying.
However, if the strike lasts too long, my entire year will have to be redone. The Uni will pay back the money, and I'm going to have to start all over again.
If that happens, I'm moving north...
Or I might move south, to South Carolina.
Now I'm waiting for my test results... and I'm also waiting to see if the TA's are going on strike tomorrow.
They're voting tonight, so every student is on edge. They seem like they're at their breakibg point so they're not going to care about how it's going to affect us students.
IF they do go on strike, I'm going to be studying.
However, if the strike lasts too long, my entire year will have to be redone. The Uni will pay back the money, and I'm going to have to start all over again.
If that happens, I'm moving north...
Or I might move south, to South Carolina.
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*sigh*
They're on strike...
They're on strike...
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So that means that classes are canceled? I guess that's good and bad.
- 8,846
- Ottawa
- Automotive_Buff
Yeah. The entire Uni is basically shut down. Hopefully it doesn't last too long. If it does, the final exams would consist of material not covered in class (yet) so they would no doubt, be cancelled, and us students will have to start the year all over again.
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Ohhh mechanical engineering is difficult, rewarding however, but difficult. Exams are starting to get closer and pretty much everyone in our course understands less than half of the content. Its kinda amusing to look around at everyones faces in some of our lectures where not a single person can follow the lecturers maths.
Also got 48 hours to write a lab report, they only tell us which of the 3 labs we did it has to be written on on Monday and it has to be in on Wednesday, a nice 15 page report. Whilst every other person in my flat is celebrating the last week of term.
Also got 48 hours to write a lab report, they only tell us which of the 3 labs we did it has to be written on on Monday and it has to be in on Wednesday, a nice 15 page report. Whilst every other person in my flat is celebrating the last week of term.
ExigeEvan
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Pffft Mechanical engineering is easy compared to Aerospace 
Nah best of luck gents! Engineering is tough, but do well and it'll open the doors to an awesome career. Study hard, have some fun along the way, get some work experience along the way and it'll all be worth it in the end.
Nah best of luck gents! Engineering is tough, but do well and it'll open the doors to an awesome career. Study hard, have some fun along the way, get some work experience along the way and it'll all be worth it in the end.
