Tuesday, May 17, 2011

A day in the life of Math 214

Let me tell you about what is the biggest thing getting in the way of me doing my online class. It's a little thing called Math 214: Multi variable calculus. And if that sounds confusing, that's because it is: confusing that is.

Don't get me wrong, I love math, I truly do. But wow, does this class really ramp up the distasteful factor. First off, it starts at 7:30. AM. Everyday. If you were wondering how lonely class looks like early in the morning, well,  here it is:
That's my classmate Trevor. Its a lonely sight.

And what does multi-variable calculus entail? Well I could mention that it involves vector or scalar projections rotated and analyzed in 2d and 3d space, concerning themselves with 2,3, or more independent variables. But really, I can just show you:
Yes. I had to create that amalgam of words, numbers, and symbols in a 12 minutes stretch of "practice". This is pretty much how a single problem looks like on the test. Our tests average 12-15 problems. Its pretty much the most strenuous math exercises I've ever had to complete in my math career.

1 comment:

  1. Hey Trevor,
    I'm feeling you on how stressful some of our courses can get. Math especially. Alright kudos for your post!

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