Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

[chinamigarden]

My dd's math class this year in her first semester of her sophomore year of college.

That's my whole brag, she is taking math classes I never heard of before.

 

[gdc03120]

I teach HS math (in which these are never taught, except Diff Eq. is glossed over as part of Calc. I/AP Calc. AB) and I had to take these courses - they can be a PITA. Linear Algebra's actually not that bad. Diff Eq. is a beast all its own though.

 

[quincy]

I do not understand the title, what language are you speaking?

(Whatever you are saying at some point she will apply it to her swing. )

 

[Top_Notch]

As a holder of a degree in Mathematics, I feel her pain. Linear algebra I actually liked though.

 

[Eric F]

My DD is pushing the limits of my math knowledge. She's in 7th grade.

 

[GunnerShotgun]

Her enjoyment of these classes will solely depend on the Professor teaching it. Diff EQ was easy for me but I still have nightmares about Linear Algebra.

 

[Sweet Lou]

Nice China! What major is she taking?

DS is an engineering major his course load looks like a foreign language of physics and math.

And I will echo the sentiment expressed earlier that Diff Eqs is indeed a bear.

 

[Tom]

Those were two of my favorite classes, I hope she enjoys them. I bet as a FP player she's going relate quickly to both of those. I bet a lot of people on here are actually very good with those two subjects but they just don't know it. Adjusting one variable based on another for a solution; and analyzing planes, lines, angles etc. seem to be a common topic everyone here enjoys and understands much more thoroughly than the average person, calling it hitting, fielding or pitching breakdown is just much more familiar than differential equation or linear algebra.

Out of curiosity, what is your DD's major and is she playing FP for the University? I ask because my DD wants to study physics and play at that level.

 

[JJsqueeze]

I teach HS math (in which these are never taught, except Diff Eq. is glossed over as part of Calc. I/AP Calc. AB) and I had to take these courses - they can be a PITA. Linear Algebra's actually not that bad. Diff Eq. is a beast all its own though.

I disagree... Diff eq is elegant, the Laplace transform and the Fourier transform are truly amazing and reveals secrets of the universe. Linear algebra is TEDIOUS accounting in my opinion.

 

[quincy]

My DD can beat your DD up.