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Jerrek 17-03-2004 15:17
Time for... course selections!
 
I'm taking the following courses next semester (May to August 2004). I can't wait.


ACTSC 231 Mathematics of Finance 1
The theory of rates of interest and discount including the theoretical continuous case of forces of interest and discount. Annuities and sinking funds, including the continuous case. Practical and theoretical applications primarily to mortgages and bonds. Yield rates.


CO 350 Linear Optimization
A first course in optimization, emphasizing optimization of linear functions subject to linear constraints (linear programming). Problem formulation. Duality theory. The simplex method. Sensitivity analysis.


STAT 230 Probability
The laws of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expectation, central limit theorem.


MSCI 211 Organizational Behavior
Introduction to the concepts of learning, person perception, attitudes and motivation in an organization. Consideration of communication, roles, norms and decision making within a group. Discussion of power, control, leadership and management in light of the above concepts.


BUS 121W Functional Areas of the Organization

virtual-angel 17-03-2004 15:40
Re: Time for... course selections!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerrek
I'm taking the following courses next semester (May to August 2004). I can't wait.


ACTSC 231 Mathematics of Finance 1
The theory of rates of interest and discount including the theoretical continuous case of forces of interest and discount. Annuities and sinking funds, including the continuous case. Practical and theoretical applications primarily to mortgages and bonds. Yield rates.


CO 350 Linear Optimization
A first course in optimization, emphasizing optimization of linear functions subject to linear constraints (linear programming). Problem formulation. Duality theory. The simplex method. Sensitivity analysis.


STAT 230 Probability
The laws of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expectation, central limit theorem.


MSCI 211 Organizational Behavior
Introduction to the concepts of learning, person perception, attitudes and motivation in an organization. Consideration of communication, roles, norms and decision making within a group. Discussion of power, control, leadership and management in light of the above concepts.


BUS 121W Functional Areas of the Organization
Sounds fun....... :erm:

Atomic22 17-03-2004 19:01
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two questions jerrek..........
what the hell is a semester? the word doesnt exist in the english language....
and why have you got a pic of a perv for an avatar? what happened to the nice manga pic?

dilli-theclaw 17-03-2004 19:10
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Originally Posted by Atomic22
two questions jerrek..........
what the hell is a semester? the word doesnt exist in the english language....
and why have you got a pic of a perv for an avatar? what happened to the nice manga pic?
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/defi...1646&dict=CALD

And tha's ALLEGED perv.... Innoncent until proven guilty remember.

Jerrek 17-03-2004 19:11
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semester: 1 : either of the two usually 18-week periods of instruction into which an academic year is often divided


I'll put my blue guy back tonight. I just changed to Mikey for fun.

paulyoung666 17-03-2004 19:18
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how about something that will benefit the world we live in ??????????? , instead of something that will make you lots of money :( , i am not having a go at you personally , its just that i cant see the point of these courses , but then maybe i am simple :(

Jerrek 17-03-2004 19:54
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How will being an accountant not benefit others?

paulyoung666 17-03-2004 19:55
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Originally Posted by Jerrek
How will being an accountant not benefit others?
more like how will it :confused:

Jerrek 17-03-2004 19:57
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Honest tax returns and books for individuals and companies?

paulyoung666 17-03-2004 20:02
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Originally Posted by Jerrek
Honest tax returns and books for individuals and companies?


really , honesty doesnt come into this kind of job , in my opinion ;)

Jerrek 17-03-2004 20:07
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Well, thats an opinion, and something we disagree on. I'm in it because a) I like it, and b) I want to make money. I'm not a subscriber to altruism.

Shaun 17-03-2004 20:17
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Well if we're comparing modules then I'm studying 2 this year:

ST240 - Our Chemical Enviroment (30 points)
Quote:
This introductory course, which assumes little prior scientific knowledge, reveals the chemical ideas behind everyday items and experiences. It will put you in a position to make judgements about scientific and technical advances and their effects on your life, enabling you to answer questions such as †˜What happens to your body on a carbohydrate-free diet?ââ‚ƚ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢, †˜How do you choose an alternative fuel for cars?ââ‚ƚ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢, †˜Why is carbon monoxide poisonous?ââ ¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚¢, †˜How are drugs developed?ââ ¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚¢ and †˜Is a permanent wash-fast dye possible?ââ‚ ¬â„¢ You will see why such questions have to be approached at the molecular level.
S205 - The Molecular World (60 points)
Quote:
Chemistry is of enormous importance in everyday life: almost everything we are, see, make and eat is composed of molecules. This course offers a wide-ranging introduction to chemistry and its applications, integrating the three main branches of chemistry: organic, inorganic and physical. It covers the reactions of metals, the solid state, the shapes of molecules, thermodynamics, kinetics, the synthesis of organic compounds, structure determination by spectroscopic methods, bonding theory, periodic trends and non-metals. Multimedia materials are used extensively to provide interactive teaching of key concepts. Nine case studies look at topics of current interest including polymers, batteries, catalysis, drug design, liquid crystals and forensic science.
:)

paulyoung666 17-03-2004 20:31
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Originally Posted by Jerrek
Well, thats an opinion, and something we disagree on. I'm in it because a) I like it, and b) I want to make money. I'm not a subscriber to altruism.


well there you go , you are in it because you want to make money , it isnt everything you know :) , i suppose you will balance this by giving something back to society instead of just creaming it all off for yourself ;)

Jerrek 17-03-2004 20:45
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Money isn't everything, but it is darn near everything. I firmly believe in the profit motive. Never do I want to be unable to afford something I need... an education for my children, a good standard of living for my family, and able to show them the world that I've experienced so far.

My goal is to create several companies in various industries. I want to spend 3-4 years on a company and turn it self-suffient, and then turn it over to people to run it for me. I'll keep the majority of the shares. This will allow me to reach my real goal: to have enough capital so that I can live off interest and dividends after I turn 40. Ya... my goal is to retire by 40, and then do what I want to do. Archeology... history... languages...

edit: oh and, business administration and accounting (my major and minor) are extremely helpful to running businesses. I'm in a race with my brother and his friend. They've incorporated one company (graphics design) and are profitable. I've incorporated my own company (software writing) which is profitable, but I need to do some more marketing. I want to incorporate a second company, but I want to do that in Delaware where taxes and legislation are more favorable. I don't think it is so easy if I didn't know how to do books. My brother has to pay me to make sure his company's taxes are done properly.

paulyoung666 17-03-2004 20:51
Re: Time for... course selections!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerrek
Money isn't everything, but it is darn near everything. I firmly believe in the profit motive. Never do I want to be unable to afford something I need... an education for my children, a good standard of living for my family, and able to show them the world that I've experienced so far.

My goal is to create several companies in various industries. I want to spend 3-4 years on a company and turn it self-suffient, and then turn it over to people to run it for me. I'll keep the majority of the shares. This will allow me to reach my real goal: to have enough capital so that I can live off interest and dividends after I turn 40. Ya... my goal is to retire by 40, and then do what I want to do. Archeology... history... languages...

megalomaniac



surely not :D :D :D :D :D

Jerrek 17-03-2004 20:53
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I desire neither wealth nor power. I want to be self-sufficient in order to support my family and a comfortable level of living. I'm a capitalist, not some leeching socialist.

gary_580 17-03-2004 20:56
Re: Time for... course selections!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerrek
I'm taking the following courses next semester (May to August 2004). I can't wait.


ACTSC 231 Mathematics of Finance 1
The theory of rates of interest and discount including the theoretical continuous case of forces of interest and discount. Annuities and sinking funds, including the continuous case. Practical and theoretical applications primarily to mortgages and bonds. Yield rates.


CO 350 Linear Optimization
A first course in optimization, emphasizing optimization of linear functions subject to linear constraints (linear programming). Problem formulation. Duality theory. The simplex method. Sensitivity analysis.


STAT 230 Probability
The laws of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expectation, central limit theorem.


MSCI 211 Organizational Behavior
Introduction to the concepts of learning, person perception, attitudes and motivation in an organization. Consideration of communication, roles, norms and decision making within a group. Discussion of power, control, leadership and management in light of the above concepts.


BUS 121W Functional Areas of the Organization

What happens at the end? You PROBABLY get something for drawing a mathmatically linear line in an organized fashion?

OK OK Too deep to be funny?

Maggy 17-03-2004 21:12
Re: Time for... course selections!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerrek
I'm taking the following courses next semester (May to August 2004). I can't wait.


ACTSC 231 Mathematics of Finance 1
The theory of rates of interest and discount including the theoretical continuous case of forces of interest and discount. Annuities and sinking funds, including the continuous case. Practical and theoretical applications primarily to mortgages and bonds. Yield rates.


CO 350 Linear Optimization
A first course in optimization, emphasizing optimization of linear functions subject to linear constraints (linear programming). Problem formulation. Duality theory. The simplex method. Sensitivity analysis.


STAT 230 Probability
The laws of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expectation, central limit theorem.


MSCI 211 Organizational Behavior
Introduction to the concepts of learning, person perception, attitudes and motivation in an organization. Consideration of communication, roles, norms and decision making within a group. Discussion of power, control, leadership and management in light of the above concepts.


BUS 121W Functional Areas of the Organization
Not my cup of tea but good luck.

Educating oneself is not something to be denigrated so I reckon everyone else should back off.After all Jerreck has to fund his own education up front- no student loans or grants for him so he is entitled to choose what he wants to study and what he wants to use that education for.

Accountants ARE very important and everybody needs them.Schools,colleges,hospitals,pensions,governmen t all NEED accountants and to assume that jerreck is going to be a dodgy one seems a bit unfair.There are very many good,decent people who are accountants.When did this particular job become such a dirty word? :shrug:

Incog.

gary_580 17-03-2004 21:15
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but students here cant afford to run a cessna!

paulyoung666 17-03-2004 21:16
Re: Time for... course selections!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gary_580
but students here cant afford to run a cessna!



good point :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

Jerrek 17-03-2004 21:26
Re: Time for... course selections!
 
I *work* for all my money. And I think it was quite clear in the context that I don't own one (yet). I just call it "mine" because it is my baby only a few hours a month. :)

Maggy 17-03-2004 21:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gary_580
but students here cant afford to run a cessna!
So? Your point being?

Jerreck is very ambitious and from the sound of it comes from a very ambitious family.I think he is very lucky in that respect.He knows what he wants and is prepared to try and achieve it.What's wrong with that?If he has funds to pay for a good education and buy a plane,what's wrong with that?
There are students in this country who have financial backing to buy the education they want.Agreed the majority of us don't but that's life and there is no need to have a go at those who are in such a lucky position as to be able to pay for a good education.

IF I had the money I would buy the very best education for my own children but I don't but I can't get cross with those who do.

I really can't see what everyone's beef with this is.

Incog. :Peaceman:

EDIT: I SEE HE HAS NO PLANE

Theodoric 17-03-2004 21:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dellwear
Well if we're comparing modules then I'm studying 2 this year:

ST240 - Our Chemical Enviroment (30 points)


S205 - The Molecular World (60 points)


:)
A quote from your course, reveals the chemical ideas behind everyday items and experiences. Good! I hope the first thing it does is explain that comments such as "Contains no chemicals" are stupid, meaningless and suggestive of total scientific ignorance on the part of the speaker unless, of course, they are talking about a perfect vacuum, in which case they are absolutely correct.
[Stops frothing at the mouth and counts slowly to ten.]

homealone 17-03-2004 21:50
Re: Time for... course selections!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerrek
I *work* for all my money. And I think it was quite clear in the context that I don't own one (yet). I just call it "mine" because it is my baby only a few hours a month. :)
kudos to you Jerrek, you are putting the effort in where it counts - at the beginning - I just wish I had applied the same attitude, when I was your age - and I sincerely don't mean that to be patronising:)

Ramrod 17-03-2004 22:04
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Yup, go for it Jerrek and good luck-though I think you won't really need luck :)
One thing though....when you make it, remember to do some work for the needy. I give about 1-2 hours/week of my professional time for free (sometimes more). People think I'm mad but I think it's important.

Stuartbe 17-03-2004 22:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Theodoric
A quote from your course, reveals the chemical ideas behind everyday items and experiences. Good! I hope the first thing it does is explain that comments such as "Contains no chemicals" are stupid, meaningless and suggestive of total scientific ignorance on the part of the speaker unless, of course, they are talking about a perfect vacuum, in which case they are absolutely correct.
[Stops frothing at the mouth and counts slowly to ten.]
LOL - Unless you include the vessel that surounds the vacuum !!!

Nearly as bad as 98% fat free LOL

Shaun 17-03-2004 22:08
Re: Time for... course selections!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Theodoric
A quote from your course, reveals the chemical ideas behind everyday items and experiences. Good! I hope the first thing it does is explain that comments such as "Contains no chemicals" are stupid, meaningless and suggestive of total scientific ignorance on the part of the speaker unless, of course, they are talking about a perfect vacuum, in which case they are absolutely correct.
[Stops frothing at the mouth and counts slowly to ten.]
There is a passage in one of the course books that says just that, I'll post it if I can find it :)

philip.j.fry 17-03-2004 22:12
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Come 20th May, I won't be studying any more modules...woohoo!!! :)

Stuart 17-03-2004 23:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Atomic22
two questions jerrek..........
what the hell is a semester? the word doesnt exist in the english language....
It does. Universities in the UK teach for two semesters. We don't use terms..

Stuart 17-03-2004 23:35
Re: Time for... course selections!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gary_580
but students here cant afford to run a cessna!
Jerrek earns the money. He is entitled to do whatever he wants with it..

Jerrek, good luck with your courses..

Paul 17-03-2004 23:47
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I spend every year studying Budgets :(

danielf 17-03-2004 23:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerrek
I desire neither wealth nor power. I want to be self-sufficient in order to support my family and a comfortable level of living. I'm a capitalist, not some leeching socialist.
Believe it or not. Even people above the poverty line, modal, or even average income might harbour some socialist thoughts. How is being in favour of progressive tax leeching when you're on a relatively high income?


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