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Hey all,

Another question regarding math, engineering, school, etc.

What kind of math would I be doing in engineering school, and using day-to-day?

I've been trying to figure the whole algebra thing out, and a guy's example for his elementary school-aged son has been the best help so far (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) -

http://www.osteele.com/archives/2004/12/gr...grounded-proofs

The algebra itself is stupidly simple - one problem I'm having is deciphering the intent of the problem.

In any case, I'm seeing that there is a "theoretical math", where guys who apparently have nothing better to do discover that there was some number that we didn't really know about yet (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

Then there's the math that normal people actually use to accomplish things.

I'm going to take the College Math CLEP test for the math requirement for my Associates.

That has the "what is the square root of i?", and other similar philosophical math questions, and, as I understand it, a lot of statistics.

So, do I just need to learn enough to pass the CLEP, and then concentrate on the higher math, or is the "square root of i" going to come into play in electronics engineering?

Thanks again guys.

John

Guardsman View Member Profile	Apr 25 2005, 06:19 AM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 178 Joined: 4-February 04 Member No.: 178	Hey all, Another question regarding math, engineering, school, etc. What kind of math would I be doing in engineering school, and using day-to-day? I've been trying to figure the whole algebra thing out, and a guy's example for his elementary school-aged son has been the best help so far (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) - http://www.osteele.com/archives/2004/12/gr...grounded-proofs The algebra itself is stupidly simple - one problem I'm having is deciphering the intent of the problem. In any case, I'm seeing that there is a "theoretical math", where guys who apparently have nothing better to do discover that there was some number that we didn't really know about yet (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Then there's the math that normal people actually use to accomplish things. I'm going to take the College Math CLEP test for the math requirement for my Associates. That has the "what is the square root of i?", and other similar philosophical math questions, and, as I understand it, a lot of statistics. So, do I just need to learn enough to pass the CLEP, and then concentrate on the higher math, or is the "square root of i" going to come into play in electronics engineering? Thanks again guys. John

bigshoe View Member Profile	Apr 27 2005, 01:05 AM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 128 Joined: 17-March 04 From: Cleveland Member No.: 275	QUOTE (nape @ Apr 26 2005, 12:54) QUOTE (z28barnett @ Apr 26 2005, 08:17) ... 16 hrs of calculus will follow. Ughhh, you had to remind me. Taking the placement test tonight, hopefully they don't make me take pre-calc again (did it a couple years ago in high school). QUOTE Taking the placement test tonight, hopefully they don't make me take pre-calc again (did it a couple years ago in high school). you probably WANT to take it again if you don't know it well, at least, I had to when i did pretty bad with my placement test (i've been out 6-7 years though). I'm glad I did, since you need to know that stuff inside and out for whats coming. but also, my study habits are terrrible, for example, i have two exams tomarrow, i took today off work, and I STILL havent started studying, actually, i'm thinking of taking a nap..... this is why i get C's and D's in math and physics. Really wish i had someoen to study with, that would help