Originally Posted by
exxcalibur11
TD - i suppose you would want to learn on your own classes like aerodynamics and advanced aero which are both strong in physics, long range nav, classes about systems and turbine engines, aviation management, aerospace law, human factors. etc etc the list could go on. your nuts if you say yes and think you can get the same amount out of simply reading the books vs. a qualified professor actually teaching you.
im not saying you have to get an aviation degree because i certainly didnt graduate under commercial aviation. However, if im the one on a hiring board i would probably look more seriously at the person who was taught by respected professors.
I agree with TD. Intelligent people read books when they want to learn something. I don't need someone there to tell me stuff right out of a book. Real science/ math classes are a different story. They require higher thought and are on a different playing field than the rote memorization classes. I'd say about half or more of a Bachelors degree is a waste of time.