How hard is the maths for Mechanical Principles and Thermo in ME studies?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the perceived difficulty of learning mathematics related to Mechanical Principles and Thermodynamics in an online HNC Mechanical Engineering course. Participants express concerns about the challenges of online learning compared to in-person instruction.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about learning the mathematics for Mechanical Principles and Thermodynamics online, noting they find in-person classes easier.
  • Another participant suggests that the difficulty of learning mathematics independently varies by individual, indicating that it is generally hard to learn math without direct support.
  • A different participant mentions having experience with HNC engineering math in class but struggles to find past materials for the specific units in question, expressing confidence in further math but not in the mechanical units.
  • One participant states that the difficulty of the required math is subjective, depending on prior knowledge and experience with the material.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the difficulty of learning the mathematics is subjective and varies based on individual experience, but there is no consensus on specific strategies or solutions for overcoming challenges in online learning.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention a lack of available past materials for the mechanical units, which may affect their ability to prepare adequately for the course.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering online HNC Mechanical Engineering courses, particularly those concerned about the mathematics involved in Mechanical Principles and Thermodynamics.

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i going to do the online HNC mechanical engineering. its has 2 units mechanical principles and thermo. i was wonder how hard is it to learn those units and the maths online or with online tutor. i can do the maths if its inperson in class but learn on line I am not sure.
 
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lee123456789 said:
i going to do the online HNC mechanical engineering. its has 2 units mechanical principles and thermo. i was wonder how hard is it to learn those units and the maths online or with online tutor. i can do the maths if its inperson in class but learn on line I am not sure.
It depends on you, of course, but generally it's hard to learn maths on your own. Have you tried?
 
PeroK said:
It depends on you, of course, but generally it's hard to learn maths on your own. Have you tried?
Only HNC engineering math in class with tutor. I can't find any previous past material for those units so see if i can cope. I can do the futhur math unit because it just builds upon the engineering maths unit, but those mechanical units dont.
 
This question is essentially an imponderable. The math required for any particular course is not hard if you already know it, but it may be insurmountably difficult if you've never seen it before. No one but you can even guess at the answer in your case.
 
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