/sci/ - Science & Math

>>10320141
I have taken discrete math and linear algebra but my general math skills are okay. What prep can I do to get ready for an applied math major? I know that schools run you from the basics real quickly during first year.

>>10320141
Cs is a meme, go for that math degree bucko

>>10320183
double major senpai but my iq is only 117 do you think I can hack it

>>10320141
Get the CS degree, it will be easy to get in a better school for math with an already completed almost but not entirely math degree.

Don't worry about it, finish CS, go make a ton of cash, maybe do some math on your own. Go back to school when the time is right and you're bored. That way you're doing it on your own terms. Taking a bunch of extra years in undergrad is no better.
Age doesn't really matter.

>>10320141

Finish your Cs degree.
Learn the math on your own and just test out of those courses when you have the time/money.

Get the CS degree and go for a masters at the better school.

>>10320141
If time is your only drawback to not switching and you'd be going to a better school, do it. Always try to take a step up when you can, especially if it's cost to something you want to do.

>>10320141
Don't go for a maths degree unless you think you can't live without it

>>10320629
I see older students failing when they come back to college not because they can't do it but because it's been so long since they've needed to learn as much material as a course requires that they do not have the appropriate skills to do so. If you are planning on working then coming back, make sure to keep your studying skills and math skills sharp while working, which may be difficult

>>10320768
math
I'll get it at some point, please be patient

>>10320771
Bump

>>10320141
>I am three years into a cs degree
I am so sorry.

>>10320162
>I have taken discrete math and linear algebra but my general math skills are okay
>but
??? Did you forget to say "only" and is in the first part (only taken) or second (only okay)?
>an applied math major
Why would you go from a garbage program into another garbage program? Applied math is just watered down pure math.

>>10320183
This. Major in math and get a graduate degree in CS.

>>10322145
Those are the only subjects i took plus a intro stats class

> pure
I want to be employable

check em

>>10320141
CompSci, Math & Statistics is popular in Harvard.

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2017/11/6/concentration-data-analysis/
>The rise of STEM is clear: Many applied STEM concentrations have experienced significant and consistent growth over the past eight years.
>Most dramatically, Statistics blossomed from just 17 concentrators in 2008 to 163 in 2016.
>Computer Science now counts 363 concentrators, up from 86 in 2008, and
>Applied Mathematics more than doubled in size over that time frame—from 101 to 279 students.

>Kevin A. Rader, assistant director of undergraduate studies in Statistics, attributes some of this explosive growth to the fact that Statistics along with other applied STEM concentrations like Computer Science—are a “hot field, and hot job opportunity-wise” right now.

>Rader also said that he thought the Statistics department was getting better at attracting concentrators through its introductory classes.

>“We’ve been doing a pretty good job getting students interested through introductory courses like Stat 110, Stat 104, things like that,” he said.

>Computer Science 50: “Introduction to Computer Science I,” the College’s flagship CS course, regularly competes with the introductory economics course to enroll the most undergraduate concentrators.

>>10320141
CompSci, Math & Statistics are now very popular in Harvard.

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2017/11/6/concentration-data-analysis/
>The rise of STEM is clear: Many applied STEM concentrations have experienced significant and consistent growth over the past eight years.
>Most dramatically, Statistics blossomed from just 17 concentrators in 2008 to 163 in 2016.
>Computer Science now counts 363 concentrators, up from 86 in 2008, and
>Applied Mathematics more than doubled in size over that time frame—from 101 to 279 students.

>Kevin A. Rader, assistant director of undergraduate studies in Statistics, attributes some of this explosive growth to the fact that Statistics along with other applied STEM concentrations like Computer Science—are a “hot field, and hot job opportunity-wise” right now.
>Rader also said that he thought the Statistics department was getting better at attracting concentrators through its introductory classes.

>“We’ve been doing a pretty good job getting students interested through introductory courses like Stat 110, Stat 104, things like that,” he said.
>Computer Science 50: “Introduction to Computer Science I,” the College’s flagship CS course, regularly competes with the introductory economics course to enroll the most undergraduate concentrators.

>>10322222
checked

>>10322221
>> pure
>I want to be employable
You don't understand math.

>>10322222
nice

>>10320141
A math degree is pretty much useless compared to a CS degree. Stick with CS and if you really care you can go back to study math. Otherwise, its not worth it.

>>10322402
CS degrees are worthless

Linear alg and differentials are not required for my major. Should I just take them anyway to increase my /sci/ e-peen?

>>10322222
also checked

>>10322447
Id agree as well a math grad or anyone with a background in any other quantitative field like physics or engineering can pick up the fundamentals of cs in 6 months.

>>10322490
What's your major?

>>10322490
As opposed to taking a databases or intro to java/c++ class that you could self teach yourself in a few weeks for free

>>10322490
Linear algebra is easy as fuck m8.

>>10322490
Don't most CS programs require linear algebra?

>>10320141
Dude what are you doing? Adding an extra 2.5 years for a fucking math degree? Do you know how to do fucking math? You should be able to realize it’s not worth the cost of tuition. Get your Cs meme degree and get a job. Go back later. Nobody is going to give a shit about your gay ass math degree except the spergs on this board. Even then, they won’t give a shit because you’re going for applied math, not pure math. Get your shit together...