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Linear Algebra is also important in Finance too. Stats are useful in almost every field, as well as for developing a probability-based state of mind. I wonder
by mathattack 12y ago
Linear Algebra is also important in Finance too. Stats are useful in almost every field, as well as for developing a probability-based state of mind.
I wonder why the imbalance exists. Too much focus on preparing people for careers in Engineering? Or preparing them for more abstract concepts like Analysis and Analytic Geometry?
- eli_gottlieb 12y ago> Too much focus on preparing people for careers in Engineering? Or preparing them for more abstract concepts like Analysis and Analytic Geometry? Yes. Computer Science curricula tend to focus overmuch on preparing students to work as software engineers, and Mathematics curricula tend to focus overmuch on analysis (to the point that once you get past Calc 1+2+3, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Mathematical Analysis/Epsilon-Delta Calculus-with-proofs, and Real Analysis, things like Algebra and Topology are senior-year electives).
- mathattack 12y agoYes - it's too bad they keep the fun stuff for the end. I've been rediscovering the fun of number theory via Project Euler.