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Hello everyone, A happy holiday season to you all. Thank you for your help! I don't go to a big four, I'm afraid- I go to an unranked school, which makes the Master's pretty necessary. The linear algebra course is a second course, following a first course on matrix algebra, eigenvalues, similarity and diagonalization, dot products, basis and dimension and an in introduction to vector spaces. The second course (the one I am asking about) continues the previous course and covers vector spaces, modular arithmetic (ie. modulo 1, 2 and 6), linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, inner product spaces, orthogonal transformations, the grahm-schmidt method, diagonalization of symmetric matrices and quadratic forms. The honors version also covers fields, jordan cononical form, and a brief introduction to proof techniques. The only difference between the two classes is the amount of proofs involved. The Honors version is assessed mainly via proofs while the computation heavy class is assessed by your knowledge of the techniques involved and only uses proofs to demonstrate the techniques are mathematically valid. I will also be taking advanced macroeconomics (undergrad level, but 4th year), econometrics II (undergrad level), game theory (math department) and an English elective. Thanks for your input! So far the consensus seems to be to do the general major class, but I will wait to see if there are more replies.

Hello everyone, I've got a quick problem I'd appreciate your opinions on. I am pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Economics in Canada (not an honors degree for those who are familiar with the system) and have run into a course selection problem. There are two possible linear algebra classes I can take- an honors version and a non-honors version. The non-honors version uses "Linear Algebra: A modern introduction" by David Poole and is therefore not mathematically rigorous. It is mostly computation and is meant to serve most non-honors math majors and those who need linear algebra in other disciplines (like stats and oceanography). It is sufficient for my double major but excludes me from doing honors in the future. It was recommended that I do combined honors if I don't get into grad school anywhere. The honors version is meant for serious mathematics students and uses a Schaum's outline text supplemented by the teacher's notes and is proof intensive. The honors version covers what is covered in the general major version, in addition to fields and groups. I am currently registered in the Honors version but am nervous to take it, as I have no experience writing proofs or doing any sort of "pure math" work. What would you do in my situation? I cannot help but think the Honors class may be more work than it is worth. Have any of you had success taking a class that was proof intensive without any background in proof writing? I will take Analysis next year, so I will get some exposure to proofs before I graduate.

Hello all, I'm new to the study of Economics and will be undertaking a Bachelor of Science in Economics. I'm currently 18 years old. I have just switched from Business in my 2nd year of University. I'm hoping to one day get a Ph.D in either Economics or Finance. Feel free to pass on any advice you've come into along the way. I'm willing to take suggestions and learn :)

Hello, I know this topic has been beaten to death but I need some advice on choosing classes to salvage my future- I'd appreciate any help from someone more experienced than I. My situation: I recently swtiched from reguler old Business to Honors Economics (w/ thesis) for my 3rd year. To say the least, I have totally screwed my chances of getting into a Ph.D. So now I'm gunning for a MA from a high ranked University. I attend a pretty low ranked school in Canada. Based on the situation here, I've got to fit 18 Economics classes in the remaining 25 classes I have left, which is going to be a challenge. I know that for grad school most people suggest taking copious amounts of math, but it looks like all I will be able to fit into my schedule are: 1) 1st Year Calculus sequence 2) 1 Course in Linear Algebra 2) 1 Course in multivariable Calculus 3)1 course in Introductory Analysis 3) Mathematics for Economists (This is an Econ class- the textbook is fundamentals of Mathematical Economics) 4) 1 Course in Calculus based Introductory Statistics 5) 1 course in introductory stats focusing on Regression Analysis 6) 2 courses in Econometrics (this is an Econ class) 7)Possibly classical game theory or Methods for Ordinary Diff. Eqs (whichever is better) The rest of my classes would be Economics classes/ general requirements. Does anyone think that the above profile, mathematically, would be enough to get into some half decent MA, ceritis paribus? Thanks for your time. Any other advice would be largely appreciated.