Thread 106346081

im at the end of my CS degree but the only maths subject i've taken is discrete maths (really enjoyed it). i feel like a fraud for having no real maths knowledge outside this. how can i remedy this? which branches are worth exploring? thanks

>>106346081 (OP)
Take a course in abstract algebra if you want a taste of real maths.

>>106346096
do you think I would need some linear algebra first to make this worthwhile?

>>106346122
Oh, I kind of just assumed that you did linear algebra already.
Yes you should definitely do linear algebra first. Not because it is a prerequisite for algebra (it's not, although it's easier), but because if you're going to do any math in your programming career at all, it will likely involve linear algebra.

>>106346152
nah i've literally only done basic calc and discrete, im entirely uneducated in maths :'(
thanks, i think i'll grab a linear algebra textbook and try abstract algebra afterwards if i have fun.

>>106346081 (OP)
I'm convinced the entire state of Nevada is an Israeli op since the Adelsons basically run las Vegas with their gambling empire

>>106346197
Take an actual course offered by your university instead of reading a textbook, if you can.

>>106346265
i would like to but i'm in my last semester of a 3 year degree (standard for CS in Aus). there's a lot i would still like to learn inside of CS too but its hard to justify further study, not sure i'm clever enough to pursue a meaningful academic career.
in your view, is there likely to be a limit to how much maths i can learn from textbooks, or just less efficient?

>>106346081 (OP)
you went through a cs major without going through at least linear algebra and math analysis? but yeah, discrete math is cool.

>>106346368
A course will definitely force you to engage with the material. Unless you're unlucky and get a shit-tier prof it will almost always be better than reading a textbook. That said, it depends on the person a bit. If you have already studied entire courses from textbooks and you have confirmed your knowledge (e.g. through an exam) then you will probably be able to learn linear algebra from a textbook too. I know it's harder for me.

>>106346456
sadly, my uni didn't require any. really wish i took maths electives but i didn't see the fun in it until i took discrete.

>>106346484
the majority of my uni subjects have been really shit/poorly taught so i've been leaning on textbooks to fill gaps a fair bit already, but i can see that this might be a bit more difficult for maths. regardless, i'll give it a go

>>106346243
It's not an op, is a jewish mafia shithole and has been so since Bugsy Siegel operated there.

>Bugsy, btw, used to hang with fascist italians at one point
Kinda odd dude. I don't think Israelis like the NV mob much.

>>106346591
>sadly, my uni didn't require any.
Do islandoids really? That can't be real. Are you planning to get a Master's degree or are you going to stop here?

>>106346641
i think other unis here do tend to require a bit more maths, but mine has a misguided focus on "real world" skills, which kind of means maths and theory are replaced by group work and business IT (adult daycare).
i would love to do a masters at a better uni afterwards but money is a concern and i'm afraid that i'm not clever enough to justify continued study, my impression was always that post grad was for people aiming to be professors or researchers?

>>106346820
Not him but in some fields you literally need a masters degree, otherwise you won't find a job. I know that's the case in math, not sure about CS though. A masters degree is definitely not just professors and researchers though.

>>106346081 (OP)
graphics uses a bit of vector calculus and a lot of linear algebra

>>106347053
i see. i might try to find someone to speak with about this because idk wtf i'm doing really, in terms of navigating uni/career. i think it is standard to just look for work after CS bachelors here though

>>106346265
>take out debt from banks for something that isn't guaranteed to get you well paid work
Why do masochists do this?

>>106347198
you mean the people with the job title of "academic advisor" are terrible at their jobs in bongistan too?

>>106346265
category theory is a meme

>>106347233
that's the joke anon

>>106347215
it's fun, that's why

>>106347215
Because I'm living in a first world country and don't need to go into debt over getting educated