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I'm in need of some guidance, fellow mathematics majors.

I'll be done with Introduction to Abstract Math, Calculus 3, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra by the beginning of the Fall 2015 semester.

After that, I can either take Modern Geometry or Intro to Partial Differential Equations.

I want to take the geometry class since it seems more imagination and fun (for lack of better words) and the PDE class seems geared towards physics and engineering majors (I'm a chemistry major).

Which one did you guys enjoy more?

>> No.7135015

>>7135014
>imagination
*imaginative

>> No.7135018

>>7135014
Linear algebra is a must.

>> No.7135020

>>7135014
>Which one did you guys enjoy more?
partial differential equation is way more useful IMO. do it.

>> No.7135022

>>7135014
definately go geometry. PDE's is converting equations into ODE's and solving with all the same bullshit you already know.

>> No.7135044

>>7135014
PDEs:
>doing Fourier transformations
>have to integrate by parts a fuckton of times within a single problem
>calculations take up entire notebook
>take up all of my notebooks
>buy more books
>buy all of the notebooks in the bookshop
>still not enough paper
>deforestation intensifies
>not a single tree left on earth
>still not enough paper

But it could be fun at times, was like a treasure hunt.

>> No.7135045

>>7135018
I'll have already taken it.

>>7135020
I realize it's useful but I'm a bit tired of integration/differentiation and calculation-heavy math. I want to explore other areas of math.

Here are the course syllabuses:
Geometry:
http://www.unomaha.edu/math/docs/syllabi/math3640_8645.pdf

PDE:
http://www.unomaha.edu/math/docs/syllabi/math4330_8336.pdf

>> No.7135049

>>7135044
did your teacher not let you use your TI-84 or something?

>> No.7135062

>>7135049
no man we had to show all steps on assignments

>> No.7135066

>>7135014
PDEs given your background and major.

>> No.7135068

I thought chem students needed some group theory, have you considered taking modern algebra?

>> No.7135071

>>7135062
that right there is why the 89 is so fucking good. having a programmable CAS is infinitely useful for junior/senior level stuff.

>> No.7135072

>>7135014
I am lurking this thread, as I'm also interested in what to take next.
Loved linear algebra, any suggestions?

>> No.7135073

>>7135072
pure or applied?

>> No.7135074

>>7135068
>>7135066

The most advanced math we use here is differential equations and linear algebra in physical chemistry (thermodynamics and quantum mechanics). The pertinent math is taught to us in physical chemistry.

>>7135068
I'd love to take a course on group theory or modern algebra class, however the prerequisites won't fit into my timeline. I'm only minoring in math, sadly.

Here's our undergraduate catalog if anyone's interested:
http://www.unomaha.edu/math/undergrad/courses.php

>> No.7135081

>>7135074
Differential Geometry

>> No.7135083

>>7135074
Which one covers variational calculus?

>> No.7135086

>>7135081
cheeky cunt

>>7135083
No clue, mate.

>> No.7135090

>>7135071
>>7135049

Are you retarded. Just use maple or matlab.

>> No.7135098

>>7135074
have you considered setting up a credited independent study or something? Assuming intro to abstract math is a proofs course, you are perfectly qualified for this material - I have no idea what prereqs you're missing. That's how I learned undergrad modern algebra and it was some of the most fun I've had studying math, the subject is so well suited to self teaching.

> I realize it's useful but I'm a bit tired of integration/differentiation and calculation-heavy math. I want to explore other areas of math.

Fits in perfectly with this as well. PDEs are not gonna satisfy you lol.

>> No.7135103

>>7135098
ok, I see from your course catalog that for some reason the applied course is a prereq for the stuff I'm thinking of (abstract algebra and modern algebra are the same thing). Honestly that strikes me as totally backward. My suggestion still stands though, just get your own book (I can recommend some if you're interested).

>> No.7135104

>>7135090
couple of reasons.

1. i can take an 89 into an exam

2. the syntax for maple/matlab and ti-basic are pretty similar, so its only an extra couple minutes of work to tweak an algorithm to throw it into the 89.

>> No.7135108

>>7135098
I hadn't considered it before but I'll speak with an adviser in the upcoming weeks. Sounds interesting. And, yes. Intro to Abstract is a proofs course.

>>7135103
>My suggestion still stands though, just get your own book (I can recommend some if you're interested).

That'd be great. If you scroll down on the same document you'll see a list of the textbooks that are currently or have been used for the course.

>> No.7135129

>>7135108
I see they use A Book of Abstract Algebra by Pinter. That's good because it means they will probably be ok with you using it and its the most cleanly written math book I've ever encountered. The narrative sense is so strong and everything is so cleanly explained that you feel like you're reading Lord of the Rings at the end as all the theory comes together. I strongly, strongly recommend pinter.

There's a possibility they'll want you to cover specific things that aren't in pinter. In that case the best secondary "fill" text would probably be Dummit and Foote, which they will also know. This book is NOT for casuals whereas pinter is 100% noob friendly so I recommend keeping it as your secondary source.

>> No.7135196

>>7135129
Thanks a lot. I'll see if I can take the Abstract Algebra class without the prerequisite.

>> No.7135643

>>7135014

geometry in higher level undergraduate classes is actually extremely dull m809. take PDE and linear algebra (real not meme)