Hmm ok.
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So here's my dilemma.
Normally, an actuarial/adv maths students would do the following courses next semester:
- ACTL2111
- MATH2901
- MATH2601
- MATH2111
I probably mentioned it elsewhere on this forum regarding several variable calc. I want to push it out of the way (delay it) because I want to take FINS1613 next semester. There are a ton of options I'm weighing out here and I want opinions on each please:
(Note: Ditching MATH2901 for FINS1613 is out of the question, because of my actuarial component. I'm substituting in MATH2901+MATH2931 for ACTL2131.
Otherwise given the worse timetabling for MATH2901 I would've delayed it without question.)
1. Ditch MATH2111 for FINS1613
Pros:
- One less 9am start (I'm not lazy enough to skip my lectures yet)
- One less day at uni
- My only chance to do a course with one of my friends since primary
- Get another early WAM booster in
Cons:
- Derailing off the progression plan may be harmful in the long run; I'm not sure
- One less maths course that I could be doing
2. Stick with MATH2111
Pros:
- Potentially? the safer option
Cons:
- Everyone tells me it's hard lol
- Apparently the lecturer isn't as good for this course as for MATH1251. Don't need my interest killed
- 4 9am starts
3. Overload and do both
Pros:
- Long run benefits - Most actl/math students have to overload one sem (or do a course in summer as an alternative) to get exemption for part II of the institute's examinations.
- Flexibility for the rest of the degree
Cons:
- Become a complainer
- Be dead by the end of it
- Lose off the decent WAM with high probability
4. Ditch MATH2601 for FINS1613
Pros:
- They told me 2111 is more useful than 2601 when done earlier. Not sure if reliable info.
Cons:
- Ditching linear algebra and leaving in several variable calc actually worsens my timetable
Fun factor: All of them except option 3 don't seem to be "not fun". Both business finance and several variable calc sound interesting (apart from what I hear about the lecturer for 2111)
Appreciate any input. Cheers.
