Courses Is this physics course helpful for Electrical Engineers?

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The discussion centers on the relevance of studying vibrations and mechanical waves for electrical engineering (EE) students. While acknowledging the importance of waves in EE, participants suggest that the specific course from MIT may have limited applicability to the field. One contributor expresses a desire to explore the course for personal enjoyment but is reconsidering whether to focus on more directly relevant subjects like linear algebra or programming in C++. The conversation highlights the unpredictability of career paths in engineering, emphasizing that diverse knowledge can be beneficial, even if it doesn't seem immediately applicable.
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http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Physics/8-03Fall-2004/CourseHome/index.htm

I know after Electricity and Magnetism there's Electromagnetic Waves, but I never encountered any course on vibrations and mechanical waves in my school's catalog for electrical engineering.

So I'm thinking of studying this on my own, just for fun. However, I'd like to know how relevant it is to EE so I thought I'd ask here. :)
 
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FancyNut said:
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Physics/8-03Fall-2004/CourseHome/index.htm

I know after Electricity and Magnetism there's Electromagnetic Waves, but I never encountered any course on vibrations and mechanical waves in my school's catalog for electrical engineering.

So I'm thinking of studying this on my own, just for fun. However, I'd like to know how relevant it is to EE so I thought I'd ask here. :)

although waves are important to studying EE, this particular course looks like it has somewhat limited usefulness for your studies. it does, however, look like it might be fun.
:cool:
 
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Limited huh..

I'm thinking now I should devote the time for that course to study linear algebra (there are also mit video lectures on it) or pick a self-learning book for C++. Man if only I used my time in high school well.
 
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