Financial and Actuarial Maths - Second year

Grudaire

Hi, I'm heading into second year FM, and I am just looking for some advice about what module that I should pick, the choice is:

Complex Analysis
Introduction to Differential equations
Computational maths 2

I don't have a clue what the consequences of choosing what will have, I've gotten NO info from DCU about it, even on how many you need to choose (1 I'm pretty sure)

Anyhue any advice is appreciated:D

LeixlipRed

Complex analysis in second year? DCU do things upside down. Complex Analysis has more applications in Engineering though I'm not sure what level that course would be at but it can be heavy stuff. The other two seem more applicable to Finance

siobhanoh

First of all, if you have competed first year then you will know how horrible analysis is so the name COMPLEX analysis should put you off straight away.

Computational Maths 2 is nothing like Computational Maths 1. In 1, you use matlab and its kinda like Programming in first year. Apparently 2 is completely different and much harder.

I chose Differential Equations simply because everyone else was doing it. I didnt like the lecturer, he treats you like an idiot at the start so I stopped going...BIG MISTAKE! he also hated me because he heard me asking around whether I should wear my hair straight or curly for going out that nite! also he gave us our first assignment during rag week.. clearly didnt get that done. and then i was so far behind... needless to say i failed but only barely. If i had done any of the assignments it would have been grand. Just did the repeat there in August and I really think I would have understood it a lot better if I had gone to the lectures. It isnt actually that hard and I would surprisingly recommend it!

Grudaire

siobhanoh wrote: »

First of all, if you have competed first year then you will know how horrible analysis is so the name COMPLEX analysis should put you off straight away.

Computational Maths 2 is nothing like Computational Maths 1. In 1, you use matlab and its kinda like Programming in first year. Apparently 2 is completely different and much harder.

I chose Differential Equations simply because everyone else was doing it. I didnt like the lecturer, he treats you like an idiot at the start so I stopped going...BIG MISTAKE! he also hated me because he heard me asking around whether I should wear my hair straight or curly for going out that nite! also he gave us our first assignment during rag week.. clearly didnt get that done. and then i was so far behind... needless to say i failed but only barely. If i had done any of the assignments it would have been grand. Just did the repeat there in August and I really think I would have understood it a lot better if I had gone to the lectures. It isnt actually that hard and I would surprisingly recommend it!

I liked Computers so much the first time round, I'm very tempted to do it again.

It doesn't sound as if choosing any particular one helps a particular career path though..

carlowboy

Cliste wrote: »

Hi, I'm heading into second year FM, and I am just looking for some advice about what module that I should pick, the choice is:

Complex Analysis
Introduction to Differential equations
Computational maths 2

I don't have a clue what the consequences of choosing what will have, I've gotten NO info from DCU about it, even on how many you need to choose (1 I'm pretty sure)

Anyhue any advice is appreciated:D

Threads been done Cosin, http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055371161

I picked Computational Mathematics II btw but we can change choice up to a certain date anyway

idunnoutellme

complex analysis refers to complex numbers - you know like the 'i' and stuff

differential equations is ok - its mainly differentiation and a bit of matrices and physics - so if you dont like those, then dont choose this

computational maths 2 is more matlab.

choice is yours - none of these mean anything towards your final grade or will make you any more or less of an actuary

LeixlipRed

idunnoutellme wrote: »

complex analysis refers to complex numbers - you know like the 'i' and stuff

Gross simplification of what is an immensely complicated area of maths. I'd say steer clear of it unless you really have a flair for analysis type subjects

timmywex

Hey, doing the lc at the moment, just wondering do ye like this course cause im thinking of doing it but not sure if i want to, really dont know what i want to do atm!

Grudaire

timmywex wrote: »

Hey, doing the lc at the moment, just wondering do ye like this course cause im thinking of doing it but not sure if i want to, really dont know what i want to do atm!

I like it! If you like maths its a good course

There's some threads about that already:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055308614&highlight=financial+actuarial+mathematics
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055153614&highlight=financial+actuarial+mathematics