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GeniusDavid:
Karmanaut deactivated

FINgames:
how i can i go from total maths dullard to become very good in maths in 6months.

PLEASE
I need details and not story story.

Mathemagician1:
Here you go.

Madmathecian:
If it's F9, then none, but if it's a pass, then you can study.

Botany,
Biochemistry(depends on the school)
Microbiology,(depends on the school)
Animal Science
Computer Science(depends on the school, like ABU doesn't demand physics as you use other science subjects in lieu of it but UNN deems it compulsory.
Mathematics(you can use other science subjects in lieu of it but depends on the school as most university of technology would require physics,
Statistics
Fisheries
Animal Husbandry
Etc.


Check your Jamb brochure for more.

Mathemagician1:
You didn't notice that I re modified the equation. Whether you use product or quotient rule in this regard your answer is always going to be the same.

-x^-3(2sinx - xcosx) and (xcosx - 2sinx) / x^3 are the same.

masperano:
Let me take on this question. I will try to skip the part you do not want to hear: "mathematicians can work anywhere"(even if my trajectory of arguments will spiral through that path).
In our present society mathematics plays an important role in the development of science and technology. This spans over several fields like {medicine, epidemiology, engineering, finance etc}. I usually do not divulge information, but for this question let me make an exception. My second degree was in mathematical modelling in the u.k. Mathematical modelling is the process of capturing real life process into mathematical framework, solving it in the context of using mathematical techniques hence gaining insight to real life process. Let me give you an example for instance if there is an outbreak of a disease, what are the strategies one can implement to try to curb the spread of the disease. should infected people be isolated? the effect of implementing an awareness program? will treatment of the infected people suffice? what is the asymptotic behavior of the disease? . Now these questions can only be answered by knowing the nature of the disease, basic reproduction number(a measure of how the disease spreads) and the asymptotic behavior of the equilibrium states. That's when you hear of the SIR models and so on.
My current work is on Physiology. trying to formulate mathematical model to describe the transport mechanism of the lymphatic vascular system. We hear of elephantiasis(the swelling of the limbs) this as a result of the failure of the lymphatic system. There is no cure for it and one of the problem is that no one adequately understand the transport mechanism. Now this means i have to understand the physiology of the lymphatics to make rational assumptions for my model. So you you see you are covering two sides: i.e. it must make both physiological sense as well mathematical sense.
Also in finance you cannot undermine the power of mathematics. Sorry for the deviation, my aim is for you to see the application of mathematics in your every day life. Having said that, you should know that there is a huge difference between learning mathematics and knowing when to apply them. The problem with our educational sector is that they don't teach us how to think , they just give equations you learn how to solve, or memorize the theorems, go into the exam hall and reproduce it and you get a first class. But when you go to a top tier school in the western world and meet your contemporaries then you realize your weaknesses (don't worry this was exactly what happened to me). My advice to you is for you to keep pushing yourself, and please don't hesitate to learn programs this is very necessary.
Conclusively you can be of immense value to any firm spanning from Finance, medical, Engineering sector. Most firms look for analytical and quantitative minded individuals. I have seen many bright minds in this forum who just need the right guidance. Any one who wants to perhaps go into mathematical biology should contact people like Abba Gumel (i have met him once and he is highly prolific and a named Professor at Arizona state university) or Daniel Okuonghae (got his M.Sc in mathematical modelling from Oxford University presently in Uniben). These are people who will guide you into the trajectory of value in the context of application of mathematics.

masperano:
Let me take on this question. I will try to skip the part you do not want to hear: "mathematicians can work anywhere"(even if my trajectory of arguments will spiral through that path).
In our present society mathematics plays an important role in the development of science and technology. This spans over several fields like {medicine, epidemiology, engineering, finance etc}. I usually do not divulge information, but for this question let me make an exception. My second degree was in mathematical modelling in the u.k. Mathematical modelling is the process of capturing real life process into mathematical framework, solving it in the context of using mathematical techniques hence gaining insight to real life process. Let me give you an example for instance if there is an outbreak of a disease, what are the strategies one can implement to try to curb the spread of the disease. should infected people be isolated? the effect of implementing an awareness program? will treatment of the infected people suffice? what is the asymptotic behavior of the disease? . Now these questions can only be answered by knowing the nature of the disease, basic reproduction number(a measure of how the disease spreads) and the asymptotic behavior of the equilibrium states. That's when you hear of the SIR models and so on.
My current work is on Physiology. trying to formulate mathematical model to describe the transport mechanism of the lymphatic vascular system. We hear of elephantiasis(the swelling of the limbs) this as a result of the failure of the lymphatic system. There is no cure for it and one of the problem is that no one adequately understand the transport mechanism. Now this means i have to understand the physiology of the lymphatics to make rational assumptions for my model. So you you see you are covering two sides: i.e. it must make both physiological sense as well mathematical sense.
Also in finance you cannot undermine the power of mathematics. Sorry for the deviation, my aim is for you to see the application of mathematics in your every day life. Having said that, you should know that there is a huge difference between learning mathematics and knowing when to apply them. The problem with our educational sector is that they don't teach us how to think , they just give equations you learn how to solve, or memorize the theorems, go into the exam hall and reproduce it and you get a first class. But when you go to a top tier school in the western world and meet your contemporaries then you realize your weaknesses (don't worry this was exactly what happened to me). My advice to you is for you to keep pushing yourself, and please don't hesitate to learn programs this is very necessary.
Conclusively you can be of immense value to any firm spanning from Finance, medical, Engineering sector. Most firms look for analytical and quantitative minded individuals. I have seen many bright minds in this forum who just need the right guidance. Any one who wants to perhaps go into mathematical biology should contact people like Abba Gumel (i have met him once and he is highly prolific and a named Professor at Arizona state university) or Daniel Okuonghae (got his M.Sc in mathematical modelling from Oxford University presently in Uniben). These are people who will guide you into the trajectory of value in the context of application of mathematics.