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To: metmom

You’re a Metorologist? Awesome! Once I get past the College Algebra I’ll be on my way.Calculus looks like something that will short-curcuit my brain!


141 posted on 06/07/2010 12:10:23 PM PDT by POWERSBOOTHEFAN (Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord,For His Name Alone Is Exaulted)
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To: POWERSBOOTHEFAN

I never got past geometry in high school.

Trig is pretty useful.

I wouldn’t recommend trying calc the way I did it, but it CAN be done.

It’s difficult, but at the same time, it was easier than I expected.

A huge chunk of it is just being able to manipulate the everyday, ordinary kind of math- algebra basically.

If you want a leg up on calc, you can either try digging up some Saxon Math for the advanced math, pre calc kind, or go for the *_______ for Dummies* series that you can find in any bookstore. They have Calculus for Dummies which is pretty good.

Calc the second time through is much easier. You’ll do yourself a favor by familiarizing yourself with it before taking the class.


142 posted on 06/07/2010 12:49:02 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: POWERSBOOTHEFAN

It helps to be good in physics. Meteorology is just applied physics, thermodynamics and fluid flow.

Just FYI.


143 posted on 06/07/2010 12:50:24 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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