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Shabtai Evan
 
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My degree is in Physics. I also have a MBA. I've taken advanced
Calculus, complex analysis, geometry, matrix mathematics, accounting,
econ., etc.

Take the trig. It will do you better. Trig is used in science and
business. You can learn geometry on your own or in a classroom later.

Simon Shabtai Evan


mj wrote:
I need to take a college level math course for a Bachelors degree that
I am working on. The school does not care what it is as long as it is
college level. So...what should I take that would be useful for my
little hobby machine shop? Geometry? Trigonometry? I was going to take
a Algebra class since I sort of know that already, but I thought I
would get opinions from the group first. I've never worked with
geometry or trig before (or at least that I know of), so give me an
idea what I would need them for.

BTW, my machine shop is a mini-lathe and a mini-mill. I build 1/8 scale
military models. I am working on my first one. I am hoping to get it
done in the next couple of months. I am building a fairly simple
trailer for my first model, but I want to get more detailed models as
my skills improve.

Thanks

Mike