Pre University Mech Eng maths prep

[George96]

Hello there,

I'm currently waiting on results from my A2 exams as well as AS retakes so I can then find out whether I'm going to Plymouth Uni for Mech Eng with a Foundation Year. I don't know how many people on here are veterans of a Foundation Year for Engineering but considering the fact I haven't done much maths for about two years now i would like to know what would be the best areas to prep up for or attempt to get my head round in regards to the potential Maths work before I start the foundation year and what resources would benefit my preparations?

 

[Matternot]

The generally important topics would include calculus & differential equations, vectors & matrices, probability, basic analysis (convergence & limits)

 

[Nidum]

The above but certainly also applied maths . Statics , dynamics , electrical theory and more .

Also if you are not too computer literate study simple programming , spread sheets , visual modelling and CAD .

 

[Nidum]

But don't worry too much and overdo the pre study - foundation year is usually fairly easy going and you can do it all again in year following so you should be able to start from basics without too much trouble .