I Passed My Master's Qualifier - Dave K

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Dave K has achieved a Master's in mathematics, prompting congratulations from fellow forum members. The discussion highlights the use of mnemonics, particularly one related to Hausdorff spaces, which aided in understanding complex mathematical concepts. Participants share their experiences with topology, expressing both admiration and humor about the subject. There are light-hearted exchanges about the challenges of memorizing separation axioms and the nature of topology itself, with jokes about its complexity and relevance. The conversation also touches on the difficulties of navigating academic requirements for financial aid and course credits, reflecting broader frustrations with the educational system. Overall, the thread combines celebration of academic achievement with camaraderie and humor in the face of mathematical challenges.
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fresh_42 said:
Or the study of notoriously pathological objects.
WWGD said:
Just saw Edward Munch's painting as I read your post...
I would scream too, if my coffee cup turned into a doughnut...!
 
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OCR said:
I would scream too, if my coffee cup turned into a doughnut...!
I would tear a piece apart and eat it and drink some coffee with the other part. Give me a Dunkin Donut Grande Toruccino pastry!
 
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WWGD said:
I would tear a piece apart and eat it and drink some coffee with the other part. Give me a Dunkin Donut Grande Toruccino pastry!
My first thought has been: Could have been worse. There is this specific bottle ...
 
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Forbidden !
WWGD said:
I would tear a piece apart...
In mathematics, topology is concerned with the properties of space that are preserved under continuous deformations, such as stretching, crumpling and bending, but not tearing or gluing.
Lol...
 
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OCR said:
Forbidden !

Lol...
Ouch, you got me there, and that is supposed to be one of my strong areas. Got any topological egg to put on my face ?
 
  • #38
Ibix said:
It's the study of the upper halves of things. From the Greek top, meaning "upper half" and logos, meaning "knowledge".
Ah. Personally, and somewhat proctologically, I prefer bottomology.
 
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DennisN said:
Ah. Personally, and somewhat proctologically, I prefer bottomology.
Me too, I just saw this woman bend down right next to a sign that read : "Grab and Go".
 
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DennisN said:
Ah. Personally, and somewhat proctologically, I prefer bottomology.
That's astrology, but with an extra s.
 
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Ibix said:
That's astrology, but with an extra s.
I enjoy sastrology myself.
 
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WWGD said:
Ouch, you got me there, and that is supposed to be one of my strong areas. Got any topological egg to put on my face ?
I can offer a topological bagel: http://www.georgehart.com/bagel/bagel.html
 
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I know this is late, but congratulations! :partytime::partytime:
 

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