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#26 2013-10-20 04:08:25

bobbym
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Re: Big scientists know no math?

Nowadays, a scientist is considered someone who is well-versed in all the sciences and maths, and not merely a specialized field.

I do not agree either.

http://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/0_0_0/professional


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#27 2013-10-20 04:11:35

anonimnystefy
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Re: Big scientists know no math?

ShivamS wrote:

I don't mean it that literally such that a mathematician should have knowledge of physics, biology, chemistry, medicine, psychology etc. I mean a basic amount of math, biology, chemistry and biology. Most institute have the requirement of taking courses from the 4 aforementioned categories for graduation. And certain disciplines require a high degree of knowledge from another subject (i.e. physicists need a strong knowledge of analysis).

First of all, in my opinion mathematics is not a science.

What kinds of institutes?


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#28 2013-10-20 04:21:58

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Re: Big scientists know no math?

As far as I know, MIT, Harvard and several others have General Institute Requirements. That means even non-math/science majors/minors have to take such courses. As for your first statement, I disagree.

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