ok, i'm in a bit of a dilemna here:
so i'm currently doing science/engineering at monash, planning to major in maths for the science component. But im worried because:
1. the maths unit i'm doing this semester (mth1030) is the 'hardest' 1st semester unit allowed, yet there is no theory at all. its just, heres this formula, plug some numbers into it. we didn't even cover limits because the class voted not to (apparently; i wasn't there when this happened). i know this unit is meant to teach physicists/engineers some basic skills but shouldn't there be at least the option of doing something more theoretical for those intending to major in maths? the unit i'm doing next semester (mth2010) seems to be more of the same. seems like a waste of 1 year.
2. the guy that takes my maths tute is a fool. i don't know if he's an honors student or not (instructors usually are, right?), but either way it leads me to believe that the maths program at monash is shit, if they can't find someone competent to take the class.
3. i've heard (here and elsewhere) that the eng/science at monash is more practical vs more theoretical at uom. also that uom is the best for maths.
I know im probably being irrational (and arrogant? - 2 gud 4 monash) and that there probably is no significant difference between maths @ uom and maths @ monash, and i'm sure it'll get more challenging/theoretical in 2nd/3rd year.
But I just want to be sure that the next 2.5 years at monash won't be better spent at uom. So some input with regards to experience of those who have/are doing maths at monash/uom would be much appreciated. e.g. if 1st year maths at melbourne is also just plug and chug away, my fears of being left behind will be greatly soothed.
thanks