[nabs-l] Advanced college math

[Greg Aikens]

Hi Kurt,
This sounds like a silly argument but I'll indulge you.  As part of my undergrad degree in computer science I nearly earned a minor in math.  I had to take two calculus classes, a discrete math class, and a linear algebra class.  I opted to take the half semester matrix algebra class instead of linear algebra, not because I'm blind but because I was lazy.  Matrix algebra is no joke though, just half the number of classes and homework assignments.  A lot of the upper level algorithms courses in computer science also make use of advanced math such as calculus.  

I know there are others on this list who have or are majoring in computer science and I'm sure they have similar degree requirements.  I would suspect that many blind people have taken these advanced math courses, not just a handful.  What about Dr. Nemeth?  

And yes, I am totally blind.  

Hope this helps you win an argument and broadens your knowledge about the experiences of other blind people.  

Greg
On Feb 17, 2011, at 12:12 AM, Kirt Manwaring wrote:

> Dear Nabs-ers,
>  I have a question for all y'all that came up in conversation with my
> roommate just a minute ago.  Have any of you taken highly advanced
> college math classes?  (I'm not talking general-ed math, I'm talking
> like calculus and linear algebra and classes like that)  Because I'm
> sure it's possible, I'm sure it's been done, but I don't know any
> blind person who's taken math classes at that high of a level.  I'm
> sure some of you have, so please let me know so I can tell my roommate
> it can be done.  (also...if you happen to be totally blind, that'll
> help my case a lot, just sayin...:))
>  Best,
> Kirt
> 
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