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1) Computer programming

If you stop and think about it, many applications that you will have to write require that you have a solid understanding of mathematics.  For example, if you wish to write the newest award-winning, 3D, space combat computer game, you better have a good understanding of physics, trig, and algebra.  If you wish to develop programs that chart financial information, you better have a good comprehension of statistics and other financial equations, such as how to calculate the one's monthly mortgage, etc.  Drawing programs also require math, especially if you wish to allow for effects, filters, etc.  The list could easily continue,

2) Computers are involved with many fields of science

Not everyone who is in computer science wants to be a professional programmer or a "repair guy."  In fact, many individuals with a computer science degree continue on with a secondary degree in order to get their dream job.  Maybe you wanted to be an engineer, or a rocket scientist who shoots satellites off to the far reaches of the galaxy, etc.  Many of these individuals know computer science, along with other fields, such as physics and engineering.  Both of these careers require a solid background in math.

3) Some applications require an understanding of math

Some of my friends are in the science field and they use applications that are designed for the user to perform scientific mathematical measurements and calculations -- and then input the statical data into their program.  One person that I know monitors and measures toxic chemical levels in city water supplies to see if there is any danger present.  Due to this, he has to do his own measurements, create his own estimates, etc -- and input this math data into the application itself.  If he didn't understand math, he could of never obtained that job in the first place.  Yet, at the same time, excellent computer knowledge was required.

You see, no matter how much we might dislike math, it's a part of the science fields in many ways and we have to be able to perform such calculations when called upon.  Even in medicine or biology, you will encounter mathematics.  Don't believe me?  Do you happen to remember a class called "chemistry?"  Ever wonder where our medicines come from -- and how they were manufactured?  Math is involved there too!

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