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Originally posted by Praise Mariallah
But, I took micro and macro without it.
Seethe.
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And I wonder what kind of real Micro and Macro work was involved in the course you took. Anything regarding Price Theory or the Solow model? Of course not.
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Originally posted by ALIEN
you go to college because you want to learn to be the best in your field of interest. some people don't have the resources to be wasting money on courses they won't need in their career... i'm all for learning but colleges should stick to the basics to make a well-rounded template of their student. calculus being a requirement means by default i'm going to have to go take all the other math classes leading up to it.
if you're really interested in math just declare it as your minor and take a few electives.
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Actually, colleges were originally created for higher learning where everyone who attended learned advanced math, language and science. Then they end uo specializing in what they're good at it. Now it's different because people attend only to get a degree to get a better salary. It's not really for education anymore.
Like I already said, I'm not a "math stan," but keep using that tired line.
Why would anyone require a speech class over Calculus in higher learning? Speech and writing skills are things established by the time you're in high school. I took Forensics (speech, not the science) in 10h grade. They're basic skills. College is a place for higher learning, not juvenile skills taught in secondary school.
And again, you are so pressed. It's so obvious you struggled with high school math that you're fuming at the OP's idea that actual college math like Calculus should be required. The idea must scare you. No wonder you're flaunting your "achievement" of taking basic accounting and micro/micro classes. Try challenging yourself instead of taking pride in your ignorance.