Mathematical Science

Chonaic

I am fed up with my college course, and have noticed there are places in mathematical science in dit, would i be able to handle it, as i only got an OB1 in maths for the leaving cert. Anyone want to tell me how id fare?

ecksor

The first year there is pretty much to bring your calculus up to just beyond honours leaving cert level and introduce mathematical modelling afaik. You'll also take some computing subjects in year one and other things that I don't recall. Have you been doing any maths? 2nd year on in there covers a lot of decent pure maths topics that you'd expect from a 3rd level course. Were you working hard to get an OB1 or do you think it's something you could have done much better in if you'd put in more effort or your circumstances had been different?

If they'll take you with an OB1 then I guess it's up to you to decide if you're willing to try it out and put the work in. The book I recommend in the "Recommended textbooks" sticky would be a good one to get your hands on to see if you'd be interested in the sorts of things you'd cover.

Chonaic

ecksor wrote:

The first year there is pretty much to bring your calculus up to just beyond honours leaving cert level and introduce mathematical modelling afaik. You'll also take some computing subjects in year one and other things that I don't recall. Have you been doing any maths? 2nd year on in there covers a lot of decent pure maths topics that you'd expect from a 3rd level course. Were you working hard to get an OB1 or do you think it's something you could have done much better in if you'd put in more effort or your circumstances had been different?

If they'll take you with an OB1 then I guess it's up to you to decide if you're willing to try it out and put the work in. The book I recommend in the "Recommended textbooks" sticky would be a good one to get your hands on to see if you'd be interested in the sorts of things you'd cover.

well I was a bit laid back and ended up with the B1 only 1% off the A2, i think id be able for it, im willing to put in a hell of a lot of work, well i'll enquire anyway, cheers for the advice

rainbow kirby

It might be tough with only an OB1. If you do decide to do it, you'd better be prepared to study really hard and do lots of problems.
If you do decide to do it, good luck! If you've got a head for abstract stuff, a maths degree is wonderful.

Chonaic

well its what i always wanted to do, so i applied for the vacant place yeaterday and received the offer today, should be in by next week. Im looking forward to the challenge anyway.