Recent content by john_in_pdx

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    The computer and engineering industry

    "because EE is basically CS with a bit more math and understanding." Smoking crack, are you?
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    Programs Computer science minor - yes or no?

    Take some of those classes and see how much you like programming. If you develop a taste for it, then get the minor.
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    Studying What are the best textbooks for learning about ODEs and related topics?

    Differential Equations by Blanchard, Devaney and Hall is a really popular one.
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    High School Mixing Solutions: Problems & Solutions Explained

    If you give us a sample problem maybe we could help break it donw for you?
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    Physics vs. Electrical Engineering

    Your social life is going to take a hit, though. Something to think about.
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    Physics vs. Electrical Engineering

    How much more would it take to get a double major? Where do you train, poop-loops? I work 24 hours a week, am an EE student, plus I train about 3 nights a week(BJJ and MMA). It is doable. Don't ditch your training. If you plan to compete, though, it will be tough.
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    Programs Minor in math major in Mechanical Engineering

    Optimus Prime, Pull the stick out of your ass. How is that signature offensive?
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    Improving Problem Solving Skills in Physics: Tips for Aspiring Engineers

    Practice. Then practice some more. Once you are done practicing, practice some more. See where I am going here? Also, buy a book called How To Solve Physics Problems. I liked it a lot, and it helped me considerably. Get together with some other students and solve the problems...
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    Physics I Test Results: 5 out of 22 Passed with Scores Ranging from 70-85

    Don't fret. My first test in Physics (Projectile Motion Problems mostly) was a D+. You'll recover. ANd yes, I'll agree that multiple choice tests suck. They can be a crap-shoot sometimes.
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    Experiences of Engineering at University of Waterloo

    BlkDaemon, Whazzup Maria? How did you like that 343 final? He He He.
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    Undergrad Preparing for Differential Equations: Tips for John in PDX

    I had Linear ALgebra last term, so I think I can handle that. Thanks though for the reccomendation.
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    Undergrad Preparing for Differential Equations: Tips for John in PDX

    Thanks arildno. That's the type of advice I was looking for.
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    Undergrad Preparing for Differential Equations: Tips for John in PDX

    "4.Fourier and Laplace transformations.Fourier series. 5.Complex analysis.Residue's theorem. 6.Special functions:all particular cases of Gauss' hypergeometric functions." Wouldn't this be taught in an intro course? You wouldn't be expected to know this going in.
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    Undergrad Preparing for Differential Equations: Tips for John in PDX

    Hey peeps, I'll be taking diff-eq next quarter, and I was wondering what I need to do to prep myself for it. I am currently in Vector Calc, but I was wondering what are some things I should practice so I can hit the ground running when the class starts. Thanks in Advance, John In PDX