Advanced Mathematics !

konkzz · 12 Feb 2009, 9:37 PM

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Hi,

I am currently enrolled in MATH1901 and MATH1902, though I'm not sure whether I would be able to handle it.

So, I'm wondering:

1) Could I decide whether to drop MATH1901 and MATH1902 and pick up MATH1001 and MATH1002 after the first semester ?

2) What are the significant differences between the Advanced course and Standard course ?

3) What are the benefits of Advanced Mathematics over Standard Mathematics ?

Thanks.

lou071 · 12 Feb 2009, 9:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by konkzz

Hi,

I am currently enrolled in MATH1901 and MATH1902, though I'm not sure whether I would be able to handle it.

So, I'm wondering:

1) Could I decide whether to drop MATH1901 and MATH1902 and pick up MATH1001 and MATH1002 after the first semester ?

2) What are the significant differences between the Advanced course and Standard course ?

3) What are the benefits of Advanced Mathematics over Standard Mathematics ?

Thanks.

i think you can decide drop down to standard till 31st of March

konkzz · 12 Feb 2009, 9:48 PM

If I drop, would it affect in any way ?

lou071 · 12 Feb 2009, 9:49 PM

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Originally Posted by konkzz

If I drop, would it affect in any way ?

i don't think it will affect you.
coz it just means you drop down from adv units to standard units.

Trebla · 12 Feb 2009, 9:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by konkzz

Hi,

I am currently enrolled in MATH1901 and MATH1902, though I'm not sure whether I would be able to handle it.

So, I'm wondering:

1) Could I decide whether to drop MATH1901 and MATH1902 and pick up MATH1001 and MATH1002 after the first semester ?

2) What are the significant differences between the Advanced course and Standard course ?

3) What are the benefits of Advanced Mathematics over Standard Mathematics ?

Thanks.

1) Why bother dropping MATH1901 and MATH1902 after first semester when by that time you would have already FINISHED IT!!!! lol

2) Advanced is much more rigorous and challenging than normal. It focuses more on proving theorems rather than routinely applying formulae to textbook style questions.

3) With advanced you get to work with a generally smarter cohort and less overcrowding in lecture rooms. Also, you have the benefit of scaling in your favour. You also have the chance to do SSP units if you're good enough for it. Furthermore, it is highly recommended you do advanced mathematics if you intend to take honours in mathematics or statistics.

lou071 · 12 Feb 2009, 9:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Trebla

1) Why bother dropping MATH1901 and MATH1902 after first semester when by that time you would have already FINISHED IT!!!! lol

2) Advanced is much more rigorous and challenging than normal. It focuses more on proving theorems rather than routinely applying formulae to textbook style questions.

3) With advanced you get to work with a generally smarter cohort and less overcrowding in lecture rooms. Also, you have the benefit of scaling in your favour. You also have the chance to do SSP units if you're good enough for it. Furthermore, it is highly recommended you do advanced mathematics if you intend to take honours in mathematics or statistics.

SSP, don't students with uai at least 98.5 and band E4 for maths ext 2 are the only ones who get to do it?

konkzz · 12 Feb 2009, 9:58 PM

Oh, so MATH1901 and MATH1902 only goes for one semester ?

I'm also enrolled in MATH1003 and MATH1005 for semester 2, would I be taking the Advanced units of these subjects if I kept MATH1901 and MATH1902 in semester 1 ?

How would you compare the Advanced exams to the Standard exams ?

That's the thing. I'm not intending to take honours in Maths or Statistics. I'm enrolled in a Engineering/Commerce degree and it was suggested I give Advanced Mathematics a shot since I did Mathematics Extension 2 for my HSC.

Though, I also heard that the lectures are at 8am. Is this true ?

Trebla · 12 Feb 2009, 10:01 PM

The UAI and HSC mark requirements are only for SSP A in semester 1. In semester 2, I think to get into SSP B requires HD in MATH1901 or D in SSP A.
However, the marks aren't just the only requirements. The form you fill out asks you about your backgrounds and interests in Maths as well. Most people who come to the seminar expressing their interest generally get invited anyway.

konkzz · 12 Feb 2009, 10:06 PM

Sorry, but what is SSP ? I have no idea.

lou071 · 12 Feb 2009, 10:07 PM

special student program i guess

konkzz · 12 Feb 2009, 10:13 PM

What the hell is that ?

So, you reckon I should keep Advanced Mathetics for now and see how I go or should I change my enrolment during O-week ? I'm worried that I might be undecided by the March 31st date.

lou071 · 12 Feb 2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by konkzz

What the hell is that ?

So, you reckon I should keep Advanced Mathetics for now and see how I go or should I change my enrolment during O-week ? I'm worried that I might be undecided by the March 31st date.

yep! keep it and see how you go.

konkzz · 12 Feb 2009, 10:18 PM

Alright, so can I enrol in MATH1903 and MATH1905 for semester 2, regardless of how I did in MATH1901 and MATH1902 ?

lou071 · 12 Feb 2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by konkzz

Alright, so can I enrol in MATH1903 and MATH1905 for semester 2, regardless of how I did in MATH1901 and MATH1902 ?

i think so.

konkzz · 12 Feb 2009, 10:22 PM

What 1st year textbooks are recommeneded for MATH1901 and MATH1902 and can they be downloaded ?

Can anyone else answer all of my questions from above ?

Thank you.

12 Feb 2009, 9:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
konkzz Assistant Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 83 Last Activity: 3 Jun 2009, 5:38 PM	Advanced Mathematics ! You can hide this advertisement by registering. Hi, I am currently enrolled in MATH1901 and MATH1902, though I'm not sure whether I would be able to handle it. So, I'm wondering: 1) Could I decide whether to drop MATH1901 and MATH1902 and pick up MATH1001 and MATH1002 after the first semester ? 2) What are the significant differences between the Advanced course and Standard course ? 3) What are the benefits of Advanced Mathematics over Standard Mathematics ? Thanks.

12 Feb 2009, 9:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
konkzz Assistant Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 83 Last Activity: 3 Jun 2009, 5:38 PM	Re: Advanced Mathematics ! If I drop, would it affect in any way ?

12 Feb 2009, 9:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
konkzz Assistant Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 83 Last Activity: 3 Jun 2009, 5:38 PM	Re: Advanced Mathematics ! Oh, so MATH1901 and MATH1902 only goes for one semester ? I'm also enrolled in MATH1003 and MATH1005 for semester 2, would I be taking the Advanced units of these subjects if I kept MATH1901 and MATH1902 in semester 1 ? How would you compare the Advanced exams to the Standard exams ? That's the thing. I'm not intending to take honours in Maths or Statistics. I'm enrolled in a Engineering/Commerce degree and it was suggested I give Advanced Mathematics a shot since I did Mathematics Extension 2 for my HSC. Though, I also heard that the lectures are at 8am. Is this true ?

12 Feb 2009, 10:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trebla Loquacious One HSC: 2006 Gender: Male Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,220 Last Activity: Yesterday, 12:36 AM	Re: Advanced Mathematics ! The UAI and HSC mark requirements are only for SSP A in semester 1. In semester 2, I think to get into SSP B requires HD in MATH1901 or D in SSP A. However, the marks aren't just the only requirements. The form you fill out asks you about your backgrounds and interests in Maths as well. Most people who come to the seminar expressing their interest generally get invited anyway. __________________ Tutor available for: - Mathematics (HSC and Preliminary) - Mathematics Extension 1 (HSC and Preliminary) - Mathematics Extension 2 For further details: http://community.boredofstudies.org/...85#post4611085

12 Feb 2009, 10:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
konkzz Assistant Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 83 Last Activity: 3 Jun 2009, 5:38 PM	Re: Advanced Mathematics ! Sorry, but what is SSP ? I have no idea.

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lou071 Executive Member HSC: N/A Gender: Undisclosed Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 532 Last Activity: 17 Nov 2009, 2:20 PM	Re: Advanced Mathematics ! special student program i guess __________________ Good Luck

12 Feb 2009, 10:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
konkzz Assistant Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 83 Last Activity: 3 Jun 2009, 5:38 PM	Re: Advanced Mathematics ! What the hell is that ? So, you reckon I should keep Advanced Mathetics for now and see how I go or should I change my enrolment during O-week ? I'm worried that I might be undecided by the March 31st date.

12 Feb 2009, 10:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
konkzz Assistant Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 83 Last Activity: 3 Jun 2009, 5:38 PM	Re: Advanced Mathematics ! Alright, so can I enrol in MATH1903 and MATH1905 for semester 2, regardless of how I did in MATH1901 and MATH1902 ?

12 Feb 2009, 10:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
konkzz Assistant Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 83 Last Activity: 3 Jun 2009, 5:38 PM	Re: Advanced Mathematics ! What 1st year textbooks are recommeneded for MATH1901 and MATH1902 and can they be downloaded ? Can anyone else answer all of my questions from above ? Thank you.

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