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The discussion revolves around course selection for a student considering a math-focused schedule. The student has already chosen First Course in Modern Algebra, Applied Statistics 2, and Differential Equations, totaling 12 credits, and is contemplating adding Applied Combinatorics. Concerns about the difficulty of Applied Combinatorics are raised, with suggestions that it may not be challenging. The student expresses apprehension about taking Abstract Algebra as their first upper-level math course and wonders if adding a history class would be manageable. Participants suggest that the workload of the history course varies and that good time management can help. They also recommend considering a general education course for a lighter load and mention the option to drop a course if it becomes overwhelming. Overall, the conversation emphasizes balancing course difficulty with manageable credit hours.
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How does this sound?

First Course in Modern Algebra (Abstract Algebra)
Applied Statistics 2
Differential Equations

and I need one more course, I'm considering Applied Combinatorics, is that class hard? What exactly is it about?

Thanks
 
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The schedule might be a bit light. Statistics and Diff Eq. tend to be really easy. I don't think applied combinatorics will be a problem either. Maybe consider an analysis course as well...
 
SMA_01 said:
How does this sound?

First Course in Modern Algebra (Abstract Algebra)
Applied Statistics 2
Differential Equations

and I need one more course, I'm considering Applied Combinatorics, is that class hard? What exactly is it about?

Thanks

how many credits are you looking to take? so far how many credits are the listed courses combined? You could throw a gen-ed in there to be a little "stress release" course.
 
@micromass: I tried looking fo rone, but not many options.

@Edin: That's 12 credits. Not much I know, but will adding a history class in there be overwhelming? Abstract Algebra is my first upper level math course, and I'm a bit nervous about it.
 
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SMA_01 said:
@micromass: I tried looking fo rone, but not many options.

@Edin: That's 12 credits. Not much I know, but will adding a history class in there be overwhelming? Abstract Algebra is my first upper level math course, and I'm a bit nervous about it.

That would depend on several factors. How much work does the class ask of the student? I took a history course where we didn't have homework or any papers to write. Just read 2 novels, and a chapter a week in the class textbook. We took a quiz on each chapter and a test on the 2 novels. That's it. It wasn't labor intensive just required reading which a person with good time management would be able to handle.

I'm against using rate my professor so I won't say check rate my professor for an easy history prof in your school.

If you include another 3 credit class to your 12 credit course load you'll have 15 which I think you can handle. If anything I'm sure your school has a "drop a course with penalty" date. If you take the class for about a week and you feel you can't handle the load just drop it before the deadline and your transcript won't have a scratch.
 
Yeah, I see where you're coming from, I'm going to check out the history courses offered, hope I can find something not too overwhelming. Thank you for your help!
 
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