<p>I'm a second year bio major considering to add Math as a second major, just because doing math problems are more entertaining than reading textbooks. I'd like to know what is the difficulty/experiences of the classes? I only finished 2A-B and planned on taking a math class next summer session. Thanks</p>
<p>math taken in the lower division is way different then math taken for upper division. keep in mind that lower div math classes are geared much more to the general population/eng majors then the “pure” math majors. upper div math classes are much more along the lines of “proof, theorem” rather then exercises you’ve probably seen.</p>
<p>take math 3a and 13 (and possibly 2e) to give you a better idea of the kind of math you’ll see. all the classes would be required for the major anyway. in particular math 13.</p>
<p>if you like solving problems in math, consider a math minor focusing only on the more applied classes (math 105/107, 112, 114, and 115) or physics/eng classes. </p>
<p>if you can elaborate more on what exactly you are looking for, maybe i can help more.</p>
<p>Not a math major, but I just thought it might help if I say that I have a friend who WAS double majoring with bio and math, but he dropped math. It’s certainly a lot on your plate. And I remember him saying it’s nothing like lower division math. It’s more theoretical and your entire way of thinking is different. Lots of theorems. Personally I thought he was crazy when he was double majoring but he recently gave up math so yeah, haha.</p>
<p>random note: Reed college has a foreign language requirement like many schools. however, their math program is fairly theoretical. as a result, you can either learn a foreign language or math.</p>
<p>that should give you an idea of what to expect with the more theoretical math classes (140, 120, 121). if you dont like this, consider math related classes outside the math department (physics and engr).</p>
<p>@poorcookie
I saw the 4 years program for Math major and it look busy work with bio. So yea…@_@</p>
<p>@flemmyd
I heard the upper division stuff is alot of theorms and reading, so of course knowing whats behind to solving math problems. I’m just wondering if its too much theorms to study on consurrent with my bio studies. I plan on pure math major path.</p>
<p>Go for BME - PreMed. You get your math and bio in one. Doing a double math and bio is harder way more difficult due to the volume of classes. </p>
<p>I would also take more math classes before you decide you want to do this. Math 2A-B is barely anything. What do you like exactly about math? The theory and proof part or computation (find derivative/integral)? If its not the theory and proof part then I wouldn’t recommend majoring in math.</p>
<p>I’m not going for premed, even though the BME - PreMed has a nice mix of bio and math. I’m scared taking the physics 7 series.
I enjoy the computation but I dont know if I like the theory and proof since I havent taken a course yet.
I just need a major from the physical science because the scholarship I got expects me to graduated from the school of physical science, so i figured math wouldnt be that bad to major. I plan to stick with BioSci.</p>
<p>I say double major in biology and chemistry or just do chemistry (biochemistry concentration) if you want to keep your scholarship. I don’t think there is that big of a difference between 7 series and 3 series. You said you liked math so the 7 series would be better for you plus the 3 series is full of pre-health students so I don’t know if it would be exactly any easier.</p>
<p>Physics 7 series really isn’t that hard. Mechanics (Physics 7C) is fairly easy material and even though the E&M material (Physics 7D) can be tougher it is tough for everybody so there is no need to fear the electricity.</p>
<p>Chemistry isnt really my forte after seeing my three quarter grades. But I do know my stuff, even though. I plan on majoring biochem from bio. I dont know the difference though… but thanks for the heads up for7 series, I might take into considereation</p>
<p>^
What are your career goals anyway bigburrito?</p>
<p>I havent firgured out yet, but I do want to get involved with the food industry, like food science.</p>
<p>Biochemistry is a good background for food science. Good choice.</p>