Algebra II Linked to Success

[Agloco]

You can get a high school diploma without a second year of algebra?!?!

Yes. Scary ain't it?

[Agloco]

Bull . They're Beta people that excel at abstract thinking, not knowing what to do in "real life." NO doubt, they can get into better colleges, score better on tests, and put together better long-term projects...but day to day situations, especially critical and time sensitive, aren't the way you measure them. Medical Doctors would be the only field that pose an exception, but that's cuz most doctors are exceptional people. Not that I am myself a doctor or anything..............

[tp2021]

Holy cow. I took Algebra II in middle school, I didn't even figure you could go through high school without it!

[Agloco]

Yeah, well some of it. For example, as a chemist sometimes you are required to solve the coefficient components of a chemical rxn using matrices which would enable one to find moles/grams/concentration (if the volume the rxn took place was quan atively understood). This ability is usually used in analytical chemistry when one is attempting to identify the reaction upon which a product was formed. This is used even more so in physical chemistry (deals with systems that deviate from ideality). If a complex set of reactions are accounted for, they can be assembled in a matrix which would allow for what has been mentioned to be achieved.

Good stuff. I'll return the favor:

Are you a chemist?

[TE]

Good stuff. I'll return the favor:

Are you a chemist?

It was my degree as an undergrad. I don't intend on doing anything with it though because of med school.

[phxspurfan]

Algebra 2 is also necessary to solve many differential equations (for things like control systems, fluid dynamics etc). Basically if you want to study anything in engineering and design systems, go to grad school or even take tests like the GMAT, and GRE to get into grad school you need to know how to factor, use the quadratic formula and know your algebra properties like associative/distributive...

Unless you want to be an English major.

[Wild Cobra]

Bull .

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My statement was not an exclusive one. Just that those who take the time to master such disciplines often do better than average.

[Agloco]

It was my degree as an undergrad. I don't intend on doing anything with it though because of med school.

Hopefully you'll do a lot with it, especially since you're in med school.

Good luck in your journey. Which specialty are you considering?

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Yeah, well some of it. For example, as a chemist sometimes you are required to solve the coefficient components of a chemical rxn using matrices which would enable one to find moles/grams/concentration (if the volume the rxn took place was quan atively understood). This ability is usually used in analytical chemistry when one is attempting to identify the reaction upon which a product was formed. This is used even more so in physical chemistry (deals with systems that deviate from ideality). If a complex set of reactions are accounted for, they can be assembled in a matrix which would allow for what has been mentioned to be achieved.

And how many people go into chemical engineering?

[lazerelmo]

I have yet to use a quadratic equation for anything nor do I foresee using it in the future.

The only good thing Algebra II did for me was give me the ability to sleep through college algebra and still pass thus allowing me to work and go to school at the same time.

So i guess I can attribute some success to Algebra II

Madea call'n it Algeebro

[TE]

Hopefully you'll do a lot with it, especially since you're in med school.

Good luck in your journey. Which specialty are you considering?

I start med school in the fall. And as for the specialty, I'm not certain yet. Kinda want to something in surgery, but that would take an extra 5+ years of residency after med school.

[Nbadan]

Medical doctors don't take more than Cal1 and junior stats - lose..

[MannyIsGod]

If you get a degree in Chem before going to med school you're definitely going to take more than Cal1. I'm pretty sure even Bio requires 2 years of Calc.

[TE]

Medical doctors don't take more than Cal1 and junior stats - lose..

Yeah, if you go by the minimum requirements. Most med schools accept stats as a subs ute for Cal 1. This math requirement is gold for those cliched premed biology majors who kiss their professor's ass and compete with one another.

If you major in Chemistry though, most schools have a curriculum that is at the very least accepted by the ACS (American Chemical Society). Some schools require differential equations before taking Physical Chemistry (the hardest chemistry course any Chem major will take). Good god, that class ing sucked.

[Greg Oden]

Algebra 2 wasn't required at my high school either. I knew a couple of football scros taking Algebra 1 and Geometry their senior year.

[DarkReign]

Algebra II wasnt a requirement in Michigan. Algebra and Geometry, two math credits, youre done.

, now that I think about it, maybe it was? I dont remember school at all. Algebra was like 7th or 8th grade, Trig wasnt required...I know you needed 2 math credits to graduate...

Geometry was one and damned if I can remember the other. Must have been Algebra II. I dont remember. Horrible post.

[DarkReign]

BTW, I have yet to use anything beyond geometry in my adult life. I consider geometry applicable to the real world, whereas Algebra is exclusive to engineers (and accountants?) only.

Seems to have a very limited application in the real world, but youre never going to see me say "Teach the kids less!"

[Agloco]

I start med school in the fall. And as for the specialty, I'm not certain yet. Kinda want to something in surgery, but that would take an extra 5+ years of residency after med school.

Well, you're looking at 3 years minimum after school anyway. Take your time, and soak it all up. Probably best to wait till didactics in your 3rd and 4th years. Those will open your eyes quite a bit. Where are you attending if you don't mind telling?

Medical doctors don't take more than Cal1 and junior stats - lose..

If you're considering an applicant with a Bio, or even an English degree then probably so. Fact is, in order to be compe ive now it's a good idea to have a science degree which others don't possess in abundance. We see many applicants with physics, engineering or chemistry backgrounds now.

Yeah, if you go by the minimum requirements. Most med schools accept stats as a subs ute for Cal 1. This math requirement is gold for those cliched premed biology majors who kiss their professor's ass and compete with one another.

If you major in Chemistry though, most schools have a curriculum that is at the very least accepted by the ACS (American Chemical Society). Some schools require differential equations before taking Physical Chemistry (the hardest chemistry course any Chem major will take). Good god, that class ing sucked.

Come on now. PChem wasn't THAT bad was it?

I remember having many fits of cursing during the semesters I took it. For some reason I had a tougher time with Analytical Chemistry. Probably due to seniorosis setting in.

[Agloco]

If you get a degree in Chem before going to med school you're definitely going to take more than Cal1. I'm pretty sure even Bio requires 2 years of Calc.

I'd be surprised if Bio took more than a year actually. Way back in the day, my Bio degree required one semester of Calculus. I wound up taking a year and a half due to the requirements for the a Chem degree though.

[The Reckoning]

"x is equal to negative b plus or minus the square root of b square minus 4ac

....alllll over 2a."

to the jack in the box jingle. my algebra 2 teacher sang that damn thing every day and i never forgot it.

[TE]

Well, you're looking at 3 years minimum after school anyway. Take your time, and soak it all up. Probably best to wait till didactics in your 3rd and 4th years. Those will open your eyes quite a bit. Where are you attending if you don't mind telling?



Come on now. PChem wasn't THAT bad was it?

I remember having many fits of cursing during the semesters I took it. For some reason I had a tougher time with Analytical Chemistry. Probably due to seniorosis setting in.

I'm going to UTMB.


I honestly hated Pchem, but maybe only cause my professor was Asian and couldn't synthesize a coherent explanation of ANYTHING .

Another class I hated was Instrumental Analysis, my professor didn't like me for some reason so he would never give me the benefit of doubt on exams/presentations/term papers. Anyhow, Instrumental sucked, partly because of the boring material and more so because of how my professor tested us.

[Homeland Security]

Bull . They're Beta people that excel at abstract thinking, not knowing what to do in "real life." NO doubt, they can get into better colleges, score better on tests, and put together better long-term projects...but day to day situations, especially critical and time sensitive, aren't the way you measure them. Medical Doctors would be the only field that pose an exception, but that's cuz most doctors are exceptional people. Not that I am myself a doctor or anything..............

So in other words, you may have a small brain, but at least you have a big penis.

[Hungry farmer]

I never took algebra II and I'm doing just fine thank you very much.

[Agloco]

I'm going to UTMB.


I honestly hated Pchem, but maybe only cause my professor was Asian and couldn't synthesize a coherent explanation of ANYTHING .

Another class I hated was Instrumental Analysis, my professor didn't like me for some reason so he would never give me the benefit of doubt on exams/presentations/term papers. Anyhow, Instrumental sucked, partly because of the boring material and more so because of how my professor tested us.

Yeah chem was too dry for me as a career, but I liked dabbling in it so I chose a related field.

Galveston is a solid school. Lots of bright kids have graduated from there. I even let some of them take care of me.

Good luck.

[The Reckoning]

I'm going to UTMB.


I honestly hated Pchem, but maybe only cause my professor was Asian and couldn't synthesize a coherent explanation of ANYTHING .

Another class I hated was Instrumental Analysis, my professor didn't like me for some reason so he would never give me the benefit of doubt on exams/presentations/term papers. Anyhow, Instrumental sucked, partly because of the boring material and more so because of how my professor tested us.

one of my brothers went there. he studied nonstop...like he showed me one of his test reviews and it was 40+ (non-doublespaced) pages of definitions to remember. then he had to memorize pictures of cysts or something like that. he joined some study group where theyd alternate who made the notes for each test, so that saved him alot of time. hes going to make good money though so in the end its all good.

alot of my other family members went there as well. i had a dog named Sealy growing up . i dont think i could ever survive med school because im not disciplined enough. mad props.