Time Required Engineering Studies?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the average time commitment required for Electrical Engineering studies, focusing on daily study hours and the variability in study habits among students. Participants share their personal experiences and strategies regarding study time, homework, and exam preparation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest an average of 2 hours of study per day may suffice for successful performance.
  • Others argue that while some students may manage with 2 hours, many require closer to 4 hours daily, especially when taking multiple classes.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of engaging with the material by reading textbooks thoroughly and attending classes, suggesting that this approach minimizes out-of-class study time.
  • Another participant notes that the time spent on homework often exceeds that spent on exams, indicating that problem sets are crucial for understanding the material.
  • It is mentioned that significant time, potentially 10-14+ hours, may be needed for completing problem sets, particularly when working independently.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the necessary study time, with no consensus on a definitive average. Some believe 2 hours may be adequate, while others advocate for longer study periods, indicating a lack of agreement on the optimal study approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants' claims about study time are based on personal experiences and may depend on individual learning styles, course load, and specific class requirements. The discussion does not resolve the variability in study habits or the effectiveness of different study strategies.

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How much time on average is required for Engineering studies? I mean hoe much time per day should an average student normally dedicate for Electrical Engineering studies?
 
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2 hrs study average
 
The real quick and smart ones might be able to do well on 2 hours per day, but many of us study much more then that.

I usually take 4-5 classes per semester and I tend to study closer to 4 hours per day including writing lab reports.

For most of my EE classes, the average is curved at the end of the semester. If I'm putting in more time then the average student, I can usually count on doing better then most when it comes to tests, homework, labs, and final grades.
 
The books should be so exciting that you read them all the way through a few days after you by them. Then you go to class and listen carefully.

With this method the only time spend out of class is for doing assignments, and of course that varies with how many assignments are in your class.

If you start slogging through two hours a day on random days, its quite possible the time could add up to nothing. I measure a class by how long it takes to learn the subject, e.g. 20 hours, and then concentrate on that for just a few days and relax the rest of the time.
 
It fluctuates. You'll spend more time on homeworks than you will on exams, usually. The problem sets are where you really learn the material. The exams are just a procedure to grade the students. I've never really learned new stuff from studying for an exam, I just reinforced the things I already knew.

However, be prepared to spend 10-14+ hours on problem sets. Especially if you work alone on some of them.
 

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