Please quickly - math for someone who doesnt want to do math

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
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<p>i looked at the median grades for Math 1105: Finite Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences, which seemed the easiest of the maths, but the median grade is only a B. Mathematical Explorations median grade is an A, and Math 1350: The Art of Secret Writing is also an A. has anyone taken the latter two classes? Are they really easier and require less work, or is the median grade higher because people who love math take these classes? Can someone suggest which of the three classes i should take that would have the smallest workload, easiest A?</p>

<p>The descriptions for each class, if anyone would like to know:</p>

<p>Math 1105: Finite Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences:
Intro to linear algebra, probability, and Markov chains that develops the parts of the theory most relevant for applications. Specific topics include equations of lines, the method of least squares, solutions of linear systems, matrices; basic concepts of probability, permutations, combinations, binomial distribution, mean and variance, and the normal approximation to the binomial distribution. Examples from biology and hte social sciences are used.</p>

<p>Math 1300: Mathematical Explorations:
For students who wish to experience how mathematical ideas naturally evolve. The course emphasizes ideas and imagination as opposed to techniques and calculations. The homework involves students in actively investigating mathematical ideas. Topics vary depending on the instructor. Some assessment is done through writing assignments.
(Thats the only part that sounds crap. am i really going to want to write anymore after FWS too?)</p>

<p>Math 1350: The Art of Secret Writing:
Examines classical and modern methods of message encryption, decryption, and cryptoanalysis. Mathematical tools are devolped to describe these methods (modular arithmetic, probability, matrix arithmetic, number theory), and some of hte fascination history of the methods and people involved is presented.</p>

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<p>i’m not familiar with these classes but i’d say the reason for the somewhat low B median in 1105 is b/c ppl who are not as good at math take it. i could be way off though</p>

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<p>Math 1105 sounds hard.</p>

<p>I’ve heard Math 1300 is easy and Math 1350 isn’t necessarily easy but it’s really interesting.</p>

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<p>bumping this because i hate math with a burning passion but obv. i’ll have to take it. :(</p>

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<p>i looked up math 1350 and it looked hard. i really dont want math 1105 because its only available at 8am. and i am not getting up at 8am. especially for a math class. </p>

<p>i tried to find specifics of hte curriculum of math explorations, but i couldnt find any. but i guess thats what im going with. its just that its going to make ALL my classes wind up on the same days (4 classes on tuesday and thursday. only my chinese class is on mon wed fri). </p>

<p>thanks for the info chendrix.</p>

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<p>wait until spring - mathematics and politics is offered</p>

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<p>Guess it hardly matters. Math explorations was full so i took nutitrion instead. hopefully i can snag a spot in the spring!!!</p>