Re: Oracle 10G
"Daniel Morgan" <damorgan@x.washington.edu> wrote in message news:1078772491.377691@yasure... > Neil Truby wrote: > > > Just in case anyone is reading, I meant to write: " ...even if a graduate > > is required a degree in maths, physics (such as I have) or even an arts > > subject will *often* be acceptable." > > Correct. Especially math, physics, chemistry, and similar degress that > demonstrate mental horsepower and a willingness to invest effort into > intellectual challenges. Does a degree in, say, English Literature not demonstrate "mental horsepower and a willingness to invest effort into intellectual challenges" then? Actually, this is a somewhat rhetorical question. The answer (in my opinion) is that it does. I think that a good degree in a subject with academic rigour (ie not "media studies") demonstrates at least the potential of strong capacity of thought and analysis skills. For this reason I find the apparent obsession in the US with degrees in computer science and only computer science unnecessarily restrictive and short-sighted.
> Does a degree in, say, English Literature not demonstrate "mental horsepower > and a willingness to invest effort into intellectual challenges" then? > > Actually, this is a somewhat rhetorical question. The answer (in my > opinion) is that it does. I think that a good degree in a subject with > academic rigour (ie not "media studies") demonstrates at least the potential > of strong capacity of thought and analysis skills. For this reason I find > the apparent obsession in the US with degrees in computer science and only > computer science unnecessarily restrictive and short-sighted. It is academic, but it's better than SPAM ;) I would separate science degrees and humanistic degrees. Not in the sense that one is better, but I believe it can give you an hint on the orientation of one's mind. 2 cents (or less) Regards.
Neil Truby wrote: >>>is required a degree in maths, physics (such as I have) or even an arts >>>subject will *often* be acceptable." >> >>Correct. Especially math, physics, chemistry, and similar degress that >>demonstrate mental horsepower and a willingness to invest effort into >>intellectual challenges. > > > Does a degree in, say, English Literature not demonstrate "mental horsepower > and a willingness to invest effort into intellectual challenges" then? > > Actually, this is a somewhat rhetorical question. The answer (in my > opinion) is that it does. I think that a good degree in a subject with > academic rigour (ie not "media studies") demonstrates at least the potential > of strong capacity of thought and analysis skills. For this reason I find > the apparent obsession in the US with degrees in computer science and only > computer science unnecessarily restrictive and short-sighted. I agree with you. But I think the marketplace does tend to create a heirarchy of value none-the-less. Reminds me of why I asked an advisor about going for a Masters or PhD. The answer ... a Masters indiates you didn't have what it takes to get a PhD so just go straight for the PhD. A preposterous prejudice ... but a real prejudice too. Often the difference between the degrees is one of finances not ability. -- Daniel Morgan http://www.outreach.washington.edu/ext/certificates/oad/oad_crs.asp http://www.outreach.washington.edu/ext/certificates/aoa/aoa_crs.asp damorgan@x.washington.edu (replace 'x' with a 'u' to reply)
Daniel Morgan wrote: > Neil Truby wrote: > >>>>is required a degree in maths, physics (such as I have) or even an arts >>>>subject will *often* be acceptable." >>> >>>Correct. Especially math, physics, chemistry, and similar degress that >>>demonstrate mental horsepower and a willingness to invest effort into >>>intellectual challenges. >> >> >> Does a degree in, say, English Literature not demonstrate "mental >> horsepower and a willingness to invest effort into intellectual >> challenges" then? >> >> Actually, this is a somewhat rhetorical question. The answer (in my >> opinion) is that it does. I think that a good degree in a subject with >> academic rigour (ie not "media studies") demonstrates at least the >> potential >> of strong capacity of thought and analysis skills. For this reason I >> find the apparent obsession in the US with degrees in computer science >> and only computer science unnecessarily restrictive and short-sighted. > > I agree with you. But I think the marketplace does tend to create > a heirarchy of value none-the-less. No, definitely not spelling. > Reminds me of why I asked an advisor about going for a Masters or PhD. > The answer ... a Masters indiates you didn't have what it takes to get a > PhD so just go straight for the PhD. > > A preposterous prejudice ... but a real prejudice too. Often the > difference between the degrees is one of finances not ability. -- "C'est pas parce qu'on n'a rien ' dire qu'il faut fermer sa gueule" - Coluche