What field???
2006-09-07 09:09:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Honestly, few that only start with a BS degree. I took a load of them in Engineering school. ( I was a General Engneering Tech Major. A bit of mech, civil & elec together). Even in the Civil engineering firms or at the PennDOT job. I never saw it in use. It would be used for some critical computaions such as figuring a bridge design for example (loads, length, stresses, wind factors,etc). However simple Algebra, Geometry, & physics get used more on a everyday level.
So unless your a Nuclear physics guy or a rocket scientists? I don't think I've had a use for Calc in over 10 years. Still have the book though.
2006-09-07 09:39:46 · answer #1 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might really need to use calculus for some jobs in engineering, economics, research, statistics, etc. But, there are lots of high-tech jobs (e.g., computer programming) where you're unlikely to use it at all.
But, that doesn't mean you can avoid calculus:
(1) You may need to take calculus in college for lots of majors.
(2) If you have trouble with calculus, you're likely to have trouble with the math you will use in those fields.
2006-09-07 10:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by btsmith_y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Boring Field!
2006-09-07 09:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by Later Me 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have no idea but I always remember my Math teacher lying about how everyone needs calculus. I have been an English teacher, a Reading Consultant, an assistant principal, and a curriculum director.
Not once have I needed my calculus training to solve any problem...
2006-09-07 09:13:07 · answer #4 · answered by Angela 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teacher, Actruial Science, Engineering, Drafting, Surveying (landscape/structures).
2006-09-07 09:18:48 · answer #5 · answered by Voice Maxed 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is used all the time in finance -- especially in asset pricing and risk management. I use it all the time.
It is used in any field where you need to maximize or minimize anything -- so it should be used in setting prices for good (marketing) in determining the optimal level of inventory to have on hand (operations research).
It is used in all areas of engineering.
2006-09-07 09:20:37 · answer #6 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A calculus teacher?
2006-09-07 09:14:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
civil engineer: How long to fill a parabolic shaped cistern to 35% full? It is 9 miles wide it cost $ to pump it full. 35% is needed to open the main valve to permit water to run down the mountain to the generators.
2006-09-07 09:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by notya_ca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drafting... architecture.... any science field, I think. Good ?, tho!
2006-09-07 09:12:22 · answer #9 · answered by Dragonflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋