Applied Physics

Naikon

Hello if anyone would answer this question i would appreciate the response.
does anyone have any opinions on applied physics in DCU.
I as Thinking of doing the course as the computers/electronics/physics topics would suit me. Do i need a high grade in honours maths LC to do it? I find pass very managable and i guess the fact that im doing higher physics for the LC would benefit me.any replys appreciated thanks!

Crucifix

I'm in second year of Applied Physics at the moment. The maths can be quite tough(mainly due to it being very...um...mathematical), but there's lots of people who did pass maths still doing fine in the course.

Naikon

just to reelaberate would i be at a disadvantage having ordinary maths because i assume the course content would would reflect the ability of a honours maths LC student. by the way what is with the c3 in ordinary maths? could someone do well in the course with that sort of mathamatical ability?

Crucifix

You would be at some disadvantage at least. Much of the maths material is just honours maths stuff taught in a different way, and then expanded on slightly.
But I don't think it'd be a crippling disadvantage, like I said many people in the course did pass maths, and they do a thing called Peer tutoring in first year, where second year students will take groups to do maths problems.

Sonderval

The great thing about university level maths is that they frequently teach you what you need to know - basically, you get a refresher course in maths in your first semester. When I started up at DCU, I only had pass maths. I too worried that I would be swamped by the higher level stuff. Thankfully, we were given a run through of the type of maths we would be using that was well taught and enlightening.

Honestly, unless your totally rubbish at maths and are unwilling to learn, you won't have a problem.

Naikon

thanks for the replys!!!:)

Clseeper

In first year they actually do the higher level LC maths course. So if your able for the higher level its an advantage but not nessesary. Things become a lot more relevent because you actually have use for it later. Its def not a factor if your prepared to work. I friend of mine got a B in honours math in the leaving but fail her first year exams , on the other hand ppl who have done pass maths and passed easily.