Math Suggestion for EE Student - Sandy

In summary: Thanks for the input!In summary, Sandy is looking for a mathematics course that is not a required course at her University. She is interested in partial differential equations, vector calculus, ordinary differential equations, and vector fields. She would also like to take a course in complex analysis and differential geometry.
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Hello all,
I am an EE student exceptionally interested in specializing in Electromagnetics, RF and microwaves. Can anyone suggest a mathematics course that is not a required course at my University. For example. the requred courses are Calculus I, II, III and IV. I want to ensure that I have capable background.
Regards, Sandy.
 
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If your calc classes were light on vector calculus then take a course on that. I don't know what Calc IV is or how far you went in in it.
 
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Almost any type of mathematics would be an asset, the trouble is limited time.
Of particular interest would be
-linear algebra
-ordinary differential equations
-partial differential equations
-greens functions
-transform methods
-numerical methods
-boundary value problems
-complex analysis
-real analysis
-harmonic analysis
-Fourier analysis
-vector analysis
-tensor analysis
-differential forms
-differential geometry
-algebraic topology
 
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You are doing EE and they don't require basic Complex Analysis or Linear Algebra? Wow.

Hopefully, one of your Calc courses listed was actually a differential equations course. Otherwise, that is very important as well.

Is it intrusive to ask which school this is?
 
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Hello,
I go to USask, in Canada. I'll provide a little description of each class.

Calc I: A review of basic algebraic concepts, trigonometry and functions. An introduction to limits and differential and integral calculus, max-min problems, curve sketching, related rate problems. Specifically for students in the College of Engineering.

Calc II: Differentiation and integration of inverse trigonometric functions, exponential, hyperbolic and logarithmic functions with applications. Techniques of integration; applications to work, pressure, moments and centroids. Polar co-ordinates and parametric equations of plane curves; complex numbers.

Calc III: Vectors and coordinate geometry in 3- space; vector functions and curves; partial differentiation; applications to partial derivatives; multiple integration.

Calc IV: Vector fields; vector calculus; ordinary differential equations; sequences, series, and power series.

Thanks!
 
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Interesting. Here in BC it seems that more math is the norm:

Here is UVic base engineering requirements:
http://web.uvic.ca/calendar2011/FACS/FoEn/BoEnaBoSEAR/BaBSPR.html

Here is UBC first year:
http://www.engineering.ubc.ca/current_students/undergraduate/first_year/index.php [Broken]
And further for EE:
http://www.ece.ubc.ca/academic-programs/undergraduate/programs/electrical-engineering-program

Both require separate courses in linear algebra, ODEs, Numerical Methods and Stats but I was wrong about Complex Analysis being common.

I am not an engineer but, hopefully your Calc IV covered enough ODEs. Other EEs will be able to tell you more about what is most useful to your interests.
 
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