bigsinky

no sure whether to put this in NSR or compter related so i will go with here.

I am about to start my OU course next month - s381 - the energetic universe. it is an astrophysics course with alot of maths. i did a couple of maths course 2 years ago and have lost the scientific calculator that i had.

the calculator would need to be degree level, ideally able to do 1st and 2nd order differential equations as well as having a shed load of physical constants included. i was looking at the Casio Algebra fx 2.0 Plus but at £130 its a bit steep. some of the Texas Instruments calculators are also quite good.

Does anyone use these on a daily basis or have any recommendations.

TIA

big sinky

ajm

Pad and a pencil, that's all you need!

Seriously though, do they really recommend you buy programmable calculators? All I know is that when I did my degree in mechanical engineering 6 years ago they were banned from the exams!

Edited to add: just noticed its OU so I don't know how it works. Do you actually sit exams? If so it might be worth contacting the OU because they may have a list of acceptable calculators.

[Edited by ajm - 1/15/2004 4:12:14 PM]

bigsinky

DOH!.......never thought about that. I do sit an exam which is 50% of the course. i also have 4 tutor marked assignments to do. i will have to check the OU site to see if they have a recommended list.

What a **** i am

cheers

sinky

Brendan Hughes

So, for the first test.. FAILED!

matt.bowey

No need for anything flash..........UMIST ban all apart from 4 or 5 models of calc, all of which are pretty basic!! Its my guess that u will need to show workings to ya sums, so just keep it simple!! Unis like you to know what is going on behind the scenes of those flashy calculator!!