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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 |
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Storm Chase Director ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 111 Joined: 11-January 04 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 119 ![]() |
I am a meteorologist, and I had to take math classes almost indentical to the engineering programs. As the others have said, just be prepared to take a lot of time to learn. Once you get into Calc II, III and Diff EQ, you are just going to have to set aside a certain amount of time every day and go over what your lecture covered, and then do the homework problems...and don't let the homework problems stack up to the point where you are doing a week's worth at once because you will quickly find yourself in BIG trouble.....I speak from experience.
The scary part is that I do use my calculus background at work about once or twice per month while working with radioactive dispersion models for nuclear power plants, so it all depends upon what specialty you end up working in. |
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