What are the prerequisites for pursuing multiple engineering disciplines?

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The discussion centers on the prerequisites for pursuing multiple engineering disciplines, specifically focusing on the necessary math and science foundations. Participants suggest various textbooks for math, including Ron Larson's series covering Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus, as well as physics texts like Resnick and Halliday. The original poster, a high school junior, expresses a desire to master multiple engineering fields, prompting advice on focusing on one discipline to gain practical experience. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the specific requirements of each engineering branch and the potential challenges of mastering multiple areas. Ultimately, while ambition is encouraged, practical advice leans towards specialization for effective career development.
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DAnthony.Fisc said:
Well, I would like to (and will) be, an Electrical, Nuclear, Computer, Molecular, Mechanical, and Astronautical Engineer.
The goal to be an engineer in 6 disciplines is rather impractical. Each of these engineering fields encompasses numerous specialties. For example, one can do electrical systems or instrumentation and control in nuclear or aerospace, or one can do mechanical/structural engineering in nuclear or aerospace. Molecular engineering is considered a specialty in chemical engineering or nano-engineering, and one would likely need to specialize in certain subfields.

It would be more practical to pursue one, perhaps two fields, and more importantly become proficient in the selected fields. Nuclear + mechanical, mechanical + aerospace, electrical + computer, . . . . are reasonable pairs. Aerospace + nuclear might work if one is interested in nuclear propulsion systems, but then there is little demand for that field since there is no viable program at the moment for nuclear propulsion despite positive statements from organizations which promote such ideas.

In these six disciplines, what applications or areas of most interest? In other words, what does one find interesting in electrical engineering? nuclear engineering? computer engineering?
 

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