S283 Planetary Science

[cygnusx1]

.... avoid pure maths like the disease riddled leper that it is!

I'd watch it if I were you!!

Not heard about Maths being the "Queen of the Sciences"??

I dunno, these geological trogoldytes

[Rosanella]

Rosanella - Pure AND applied maths, now THAT's dedication! I'm looking to get away with 121, and 209, and avoid pure maths like the disease riddled leper that it is! But need to do 121 first(in progress), then S207 next October, before doing MST209.

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It is part dedication and part the fact that I really want to understand what goes on behind the scenes of Science, which is driven by a good dose of imaginative thinking which is then all explained with mathematical jargon.

I thought of diving straight into Physics (that's the S207 course) soon after the pure Maths course MS221, but given the effort that I'm putting into this 30 points course, I don't want to go into something that is quite demanding like Physics, without a good grasp of what drives all the formulas that are there to explain the many theories we often hear about.

I can already see myself needing to get on a coach trip often, when gigs and buskin cannot be done I'm already clocking a few hours of buskin weekly, in between my tutorials that take place in Camden Town. After all, after a 3-4 hours Maths tutorial at the regional center, I'm more than ready to chill out buskin just down the road All I need now, it is a few more clear skies or, at least, rain-free days

[waynezilla]

All this chat about qualifications has piqued my interest..

Had a look at the OU BSc Physics course and it seems quite good. Though I might start plugging away at some modules. Studied with the OU in the past and I can't really fault it.

Now, I dunno if I will see it through all the way (early days yet as I've only just requested a prospectus), but I though that it would be good to structure the study so that it matches the BSc(hons) requirements.

Basically, 70 points from the first section of modules is rather a lot. MST121 is a good 30 points, and S194 Astronomy is another good safe 10. Getting the other 30 might be a pain though. Was looking at MU120, but to be honest I think my maths is good enough (I already have a BSc in Electrical Engineering and Electronics and I have worked as an Engineer for the last 15 years). The other subjects look a bit lightweight, and studying to get points rather than enjoyment might spoil things.

I guess the benefit of the OU is that you can mix and match the really interesting stuff with the more mundane to keep the enthusiasm up.

To be honest, I am quite looking forwards to the maths content. I struggledwith some aspects of it at University and would really love to put my fear of maths to bed once and for all.

Wayne

[thing]

Good on you Wayne, I've really enjoyed the last two courses I've done.