what's higher than calculus?
more detailed, i either want to be an architectural engineer, or environmental.
help please. thanks!
2007-09-26 10:30:26 · 9 answers · asked by roll tide & go pats =) 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
I have a degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited University. We had to take Calculus 1,2,and 3 then Differential Equations and either linear algebra or engineering statistics at least. Partial differential equations is another option. One thing to consider, if you like math, is that usually upon completion of an engineering degree, you are probably 2-3 classes away from having a double major - engineering and mathmatics!
2007-09-26 11:26:34 · answer #1 · answered by bmsaustin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Varies on the college obviously, but the usual maths for an architectural or environmental would be Calculus I and II, Vector Calculus, and Differential Equations. If you were to go into structural or mechanical, more complicated math would obviously be involved. Also, many of the basic engineering classes, including Statics, Dynamics, Fluids, Structural Analysis, etc that are required for all engineering majors rely heavily on math.
2007-09-26 10:45:02 · answer #2 · answered by Travis B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need differential equations. That would be considered either "higher than calculus" or the highest you need in the calculus area. You may also need probability and statistics, but that is probably not considered "higher than calculus." Other required math might be taught as part of engineering courses. That might include some use of vectors, matrix operations and others.
2007-09-26 10:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by EE68PE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After calculus 2 we had to take a course called "Advanced Mathematics for Engineers."
This class covered Bessel Functions, Laplace transforms, and many other not too well known and hard to pronounce subjects. I don't believe that I ever used any of the info taught in that class, but I do remember that the instructor was very good.
2007-09-26 11:21:35 · answer #4 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recall taking all the calculus courses, differential equations, advance engineering mathematics, linear algebra, and stats.
As a practicing EE, I have never had to use calculus in any of my work.
2007-09-26 13:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by Dee B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After Calculus I and II
you need to take
1) a course or two of linear algebra, vector and ordinary differential equations
2) probability theory
2007-09-26 10:35:06 · answer #6 · answered by vlee1225 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably have to take a year of Differential Eequations and a few courses in Numerical Analysis and/or Numerical Approximations. Definitely Linear Algebra. And a good course in both Real and Complex Analysis wouldn't hurt.
Doug
2007-09-26 11:07:36 · answer #7 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably differential equations would be the highest.
2007-09-26 10:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by Hick_Ninja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
differential equations, advance mathematics for engineers and numerical methods
2007-09-28 04:05:29 · answer #9 · answered by Ferrari93639 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋