math studies.. 1st year science

Half Rhodesian

hey all,

trying to finalize the module selection for 1st year science by tomorrow, anyone who has done or is doing the math studies or pass maths module at nuig.. i noticed on the nuig website it says 'minimum requirement a D3 in ordinary level maths for entry to math studies gy161' so would i be right in thinking it cant be all that bad of a subject?

I would not be exactly fond nor very strong with the subject either but at this stage it has to be two of math, chem or physics..

i like chem and physics but im wondering will they now be a lot tougher at degree level so was thinking of booting chemistry for the math studies
(lesser of two evils kind of thing)

i know id never have a hope of surviving applied maths or honours maths anyway so im wondering about pass maths and what level it is at?

any help would be great, cheers

Ficheall

Half Rhodesian wrote: »

I would not be exactly fond nor very strong with the subject either but at this stage it has to be two of math, chem or physics..

any help would be great, cheers

Maybe you should do Arts?

mockshelp

I'm starting 3rd year of undenominated science. I did maths, chemistry, physics and biology in 1st year. I surprisingly liked physics and chemistry. They're taught way better at university than in school. I got 80% in 1st year maths studies (MA161) and only got a B in pass maths in leaving cert. It's certainty doable if you put the work in! I got good grades in all subjects in 1st year. And I didn't do chemistry, physics or honours maths for the leaving cert. Only biology. 1st year isn't bad at all. The subjects are thought from scratch. 1st year is about bringing everyone up to leaving cert level in science. Just keep up with the lectures and you'll have no problems.

If I were you I would do maths and physics and leave out chemistry (personally I hated chemistry laboratory work). Think about what subjects you want to specialize in and what would be more helpful. It should be listed in your academic guide what 1st year science modules are required for entry to the different 2nd year subjects.

Half Rhodesian

thanks mockshelp,

great advice, yeah i like chemistry but i was thinking of the labs too. was really unwilling to flick physics or biology either because i love them and can get good grades in them.

i've already got eos, biology and physics labs as is, so three a week.

A friend of mine has also recommended i drop chemistry and go with math studies so that's what i'll do now

Thanks again

wmirl

Is some form of maths not mandatory now in first science? Thought you had to pick from the groupings, all of which had maths or applied maths.

mockshelp

wmirl wrote: »

Is some form of maths not mandatory now in first science? Thought you had to pick from the groupings, all of which had maths or applied maths.

It's mandatory in undenominated science. It is optional in some denominated degrees (such as Earth & Ocean Science) but it is recommended to do it as having basic maths skills is important to any scientist, particularly in the physical sciences.

DrHook

There's a lot of maths/applied maths in both chem and physics, get the head down