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Is Switching from Math to Civil Engineering at a Higher Cost Worth It?
Hello, Poker-face. Glenn Kelman, CEO of a company named Redfin, says mathematicians are the most sought-after type of employee in Silicon Valley. Maybe a BS in math brings you an opportunity over there. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_17/b4225060960537.htm- Pharez
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Math preparation for undergrad Physics or Engineering
Thanks for the reassurance. I'll definitely work through it and perhaps complement it with Khan's videos or anything else from the math/science material subforum. It's quite enjoyable; I learned a a few things and I'm not even that far into the book.- Pharez
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Math preparation for undergrad Physics or Engineering
Yes, looks like the Khan Academy is alright. I watched a few of the videos and I liked the instructor's teaching style, friendly and personal.- Pharez
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Math preparation for undergrad Physics or Engineering
Hello. I'd like to be thoroughly prepared for academic work before I return to college. From what I understand, a thorough preparation in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry is required to perform well in Physics or Engineering; I bought an algebra and trigonometry textbook by a person named...- Pharez
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