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What does it take to be a electrical engineer? Does it relate to more math/
Im a junior in high school and I recently notice I've been so focused on my mathematics classes and I thought electrical engineering would fit with me or civil engineering, still debating.
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Jennifer’s Answer
I am an ELectrical Engineer and yes you do use your math skills. All Engineering disciplines require you to take advance math classes. You learn critical math skills to solve complex problems. If you like math then definitely continue into engineering. You will find as you take engineering classes there are sections of each class that uses a variety of math skills.
To me engineering answered my question as to WHY do we need to do math. You will find that math often describes how and why things happen. Even if you don’t like a math concept as long as you understand it this will help you communicate with different type of Engineering disciplines. The best part I have found that as an EE I am on a team and have other team members with different skill sets to bounce ideas off of.
Engineering is all about problem solving and that might be mechanical, physical, logistics, contracts, even mathematical. Having the ability to see all your variables, recognize multiple equations or options, analyze the probability of success which are all math traits will make you successful. It’s not just all math it’s the skill you use in math for problem solving and recognizing there are multiple ways to solve a problem yet ultimately one good approach to get the right answer.
Hope this helps!
To me engineering answered my question as to WHY do we need to do math. You will find that math often describes how and why things happen. Even if you don’t like a math concept as long as you understand it this will help you communicate with different type of Engineering disciplines. The best part I have found that as an EE I am on a team and have other team members with different skill sets to bounce ideas off of.
Engineering is all about problem solving and that might be mechanical, physical, logistics, contracts, even mathematical. Having the ability to see all your variables, recognize multiple equations or options, analyze the probability of success which are all math traits will make you successful. It’s not just all math it’s the skill you use in math for problem solving and recognizing there are multiple ways to solve a problem yet ultimately one good approach to get the right answer.
Hope this helps!
Thank you this was really helpful now I understand what it take to be a electrical engineer.
andi
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Fred’s Answer
I am not an EE, but my father was. And I was in an engineering school for my freshman year before transferring out.
When I was a student, all engineering majors, regardless of discipline, had to take 2 semesters of calculus, and one semester of differential equations. Looking at my alma mater's website, there is a bit more math required to get a degree.
https://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/engineering/electrical-and-systems/bs-electrical/
Different schools will have slightly different requirements, so you may want to look at specific schools you are interested in. This shows what you need to GET a degree. I'm not sure how much math you use once you HAVE a degree.
When I was a student, all engineering majors, regardless of discipline, had to take 2 semesters of calculus, and one semester of differential equations. Looking at my alma mater's website, there is a bit more math required to get a degree.
https://bulletin.wustl.edu/undergrad/engineering/electrical-and-systems/bs-electrical/
Different schools will have slightly different requirements, so you may want to look at specific schools you are interested in. This shows what you need to GET a degree. I'm not sure how much math you use once you HAVE a degree.
I'm excited to put your great advice to good use!
andi
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Gunajit’s Answer
Electrical engineering will involve a lot of circuits and or signal flow types of courses. Math, especially calculus is very important. Focus on advanced Physics, especially as it pertains to transistor logic. Study about Ohm's and Joule's laws etc. Those are the aspects from Advanced Physics courses which will differentiate Electrical engineering courses from other engineering degrees.
I will use this advice as I prepare for my career.
andi
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erind’s Answer
All the engineering fields are related to math. Civil Engineering oh yes .
And enjoy life before becoming an engineer
And enjoy life before becoming an engineer
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Aishwarya’s Answer
You can opt for graduation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a diploma