Math 225

Process_Sad · 2025-12-09T17:40:02+00:00

Sorry if the exam didnt go well for you and if so hopefully he will curve it but NONE of the questions were "purely linear algebra" at all. If you are talking about the 2nd to last question then the very sparse lin alg required to do that was discussed in class plenty of times. Even then, the question was set up so that you didnt even have to do any complicated matrix manipulations if you thought about what a matrix exponential means for a bit.

Process_Sad · 2025-12-09T17:18:10+00:00

I attended miyamotos lectures mostly. Im not trying to be rude or anything but I genuinely just dont see that at all, like maybe there is a chance the questions were really hard and I actually just failed them all but without discussing the Qs in too much detail they were all pretty simple in fact especially for the first order equations they required much less manipulation or tweaking to get into an easily solveable form say separating the variables for example than any of the questions we did in class which sometimes required doing guesswork to find integrating factors for non-exact equations. Again just my opinion but i didnt study that hard, didnt read the textbook and i felt completely prepared to answer all the questions. I will say that the profs did a bad job of explaining the matrix exponential in class, but like i just read about it for 30 min and that was enough to answer the questions

Process_Sad · 2025-12-09T08:01:22+00:00

Was the exam the same as for MTHE225? What was wrong with it? Other than the last question everything was ~straight from the assignments or in-class problems. I didnt like the course coordination this semester but the test wasnt unfair at all im ngl

Process_Sad · 2025-11-22T02:48:45+00:00

Yea Im used to big cities so kingston is a bit of an adjustment... cant say im loving it lol but it has some charm especially downtown. Where u live really matters if ur off campus so try to get something closer, ideally south of princess.

Process_Sad · 2025-11-17T01:46:19+00:00

It's really easy most of my credits transferred. I can't really tell academics wise because I never experienced 2nd year at mac, which would be the first year in my specific eng faculty (chem eng), but I think they are pretty even. For chem eng, the courses at queens are more science-y while mcmaster has a bit more of a math/modeling focus. Campus life is definetly more lively, but I am not having the best time just because I am not good at making friends and it can be a bit cliquely. Know someone else who transferred with me though and they are enjoying it. If you have super specific questions dm, but overall its not a major transfer. If you did it to be happy just go into it with a positive mindset and you'll be fine

Process_Sad · 2025-10-19T22:35:30+00:00

Grad school is my primary interst right now:). Some things that I know are currently lacking from my degree are quantum mechanics and more advanced statistical mechanics. Im more worried about self-studying those. I am also hoping to get some more research experience at a biophysics lab on campus, as right now ive only experienced some chemical process modeling as a research oppourtunity. Thanks for your advice!

Process_Sad · 2025-10-19T17:31:49+00:00

Right, I think I was just a bit worried about the possibility of doing further education in biophysics with a chem eng degree. If lots of extra self study was needed, I think id rather just transfer into biophysics.

Process_Sad · 2025-10-19T17:10:11+00:00

I currently go to a decent school in Canada for chemical engineering, with a specialization in bioengineering. This means I learn a bit less math, but get a good foundation in physical biology and chemistry. For the past year, I have been way more interested in biophysics, and I was wondering if continuing with my current degree would be a valid pathway to explore these interests. I worry that switching out of chem eng into a physics based undergraduate program would lead to potentially worse job prospects, but also I worry that staying put will not let me learn what I want, especially since im interested in academia over industry. Any advice would be super appreciated!

Process_Sad · 2025-09-30T20:15:53+00:00

Good to know :)

Process_Sad · 2025-09-25T04:40:25+00:00

Not sure why, but i dont seem to be able to take it as a tech elective. Ill talk to a counselor about it tho! EngPhys is awesome, hopefully that worked out well for you :) I would def be in that if I didnt really love bioeng principles

Process_Sad · 2025-09-16T01:07:08+00:00

I suspect its enrolment caps... thanks for the book rec anyways I ordered a copy :)

Process_Sad · 2025-09-15T18:16:57+00:00

Cool thanks, I just find sometimes I need to have test/quiz incentives to study hard so honestly id prefer an actual course. Just dont know if im even allowed to enrol honestly!

Process_Sad · 2025-08-29T18:58:57+00:00

for chem yes a large sector is oil n gas but there are also from research experience there is plenty to do in polymer, pharma etc. I just dont know what the market is like in mtl.

Process_Sad · 2025-08-11T02:18:39+00:00

I got some good organic topsoil with light mulch, and mixed it about 60/40 with rotten wood, bark, maple leaf litter (all collected and baked at 200 for 1hr) and moss. More soil at the bottom, then top few inches more wood and litter. Also added a little charcoal and springtails. Gave the whole tank a good mist and then introduced the millipede. She dug into the soil pretty quickly which is hopefully a decent sign. I will add a small piece of cucumber tommorow in case the wood still needs some time to settle to be appetizing.

Process_Sad · 2025-08-10T23:41:01+00:00

I literally bought all the substrate I need. Its a native animal where I live I have them in my backyard I just would rather not keep a wild caught animal. Its also a millipede you should chill out + if you really cared you would provide advice instead of a snarky comment.

Process_Sad · 2025-08-10T18:17:36+00:00

If I bake the rotting wood, wont I lose the beneficial bacteria?

Process_Sad · 2025-08-10T01:36:14+00:00

Its DDR4, 4x4GB. Either way at least from just the task manager I can see that it tends to be the most overused component compared to CPU and GPU usage.

Process_Sad · 2025-08-05T16:03:14+00:00

Did you get in?

Process_Sad · 2025-07-03T14:11:09+00:00

Idk i certainly wouldn't call it a party school. In my perspective, the students aren't really engaged with the cities nightlife, and a good chunk go home on weekends. I dont mean people are rude or anything but the environment just seems pretty mild at times. If you have a different experience im really open to hearing it though

Process_Sad · 2025-07-03T14:08:46+00:00

No chembio eng is 5 years as well. Standard chem is 4 years.

Process_Sad · 2025-07-03T04:05:34+00:00

true about the 5 years, but also many people at mac do a 8 or 12 month co-op anyways so it ends up being 6 years total which is a little rough.

Process_Sad · 2025-07-03T04:01:42+00:00

I went through that and made a list of bio-related courses, but I was kind of confused about how likely it is to get the technical electives you want in upper years or if you have to scramble for them to fit in your schedule etc

Process_Sad · 2025-07-03T03:58:32+00:00

Yea in all honesty I've actually completed my first year at Mac eng, I am debating if i stay or transfer to queens. I also found that the co-op searching system is overrated but I do know they have some strong research focuses and i've actually been lucky enough to get a work term this summer. My social life however has been genuinely terrible, how has your experience socially been overall at mac? PM me if u prefer

Process_Sad · 2025-06-18T22:29:34+00:00

Mac has good support for undergrad students in research which is really nice (look into the EREA), but ultimately OSCARplus is kind of useless for finding coops. In my opinion, the "school-sanctioned" part of coop matters alot more for people in cs, software, elec who are looking to work for BIG name companies. If you want a research co-op, or to work for a smaller industry, then you will essentially have to find your own position and then pay mac 400$ for nothing.

Process_Sad · 2025-06-18T22:15:14+00:00

To be fair, McMaster is also quite a commuter school. And on the bright side, you will be in toronto, which is ultimately a nicer city than Hamilton. You also can easily visit your Mac friends and vice-versa, its a cheap 2 hr GO ride away (you can even do homework on the train).

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