Maximizing Applied Math Electives: Balancing Double Major and Graduation Goals

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the timing of taking applied math elective courses while managing a double major in physics and the implications for graduation timelines. Participants explore concerns about course scheduling, graduation deadlines, and the overall pace of academic progress.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether starting applied math electives in the junior and senior years is advisable given the context of a double major and retaking abstract algebra.
  • Others suggest that postponing graduation by one or two semesters may be a reasonable option, cautioning against rigid adherence to deadlines.
  • A participant expresses confusion regarding the advice about taking time to complete courses, seeking clarification on its implications.
  • There is a query about the typical duration for graduation, with one participant wondering if graduating in six years is considered abnormal.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the best approach to course scheduling and graduation timelines, indicating multiple competing views on the matter.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include potential assumptions about course load, the impact of retaking courses, and individual circumstances affecting graduation timelines.

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Is it bad if you start taking your applied math elective courses in your junior and senior year, while double majoring in physics and retaking abstract algebra in the fall of your junior year?

Lets say you want to at least graduated in 2010
 
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Benzoate said:
Is it bad if you start taking your applied math elective courses in your junior and senior year, while double majoring in physics and retaking abstract algebra in the fall of your junior year?

Lets say you want to at least graduated in 2010

Let's say you just postpone graduation by one or two semesters. Be careful about trying too forcefully to use a time deadline.
 
symbolipoint said:
Let's say you just postpone graduation by one or two semesters. Be careful about trying too forcefully to use a time deadline.

I do not understand what you mean
 
Benzoate said:
I do not understand what you mean

I mean, take as much time as necessary to complete the courses that you want to successfully complete.
 
How long does it take most people to graduate? Is it abnormal to graduate in 6 years?
 

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