What Math Courses are Needed for an Aerospace Engineering Degree?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the mathematics required for an aerospace engineering degree, with participants sharing their experiences and seeking advice on foundational math knowledge necessary for engineering studies.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about specific math topics needed, such as parabolic functions and advanced algebra.
  • Another participant expresses a lack of knowledge in additional math and seeks suggestions for basic engineering math to learn before starting their degree.
  • A third participant emphasizes the importance of reviewing the syllabus for required courses, noting that engineering programs typically include calculus, differential equations, complex variables, linear algebra, vector calculus, probability and statistics, and numerical analysis.
  • One participant shares their complicated path to aerospace engineering, mentioning a prior interest in astrophysics and a perceived lack of necessary math knowledge from high school.
  • Another participant comments on the similarity of math courses between astrophysics and aerospace engineering, suggesting that the foundational math is comparable.
  • A participant reflects on their high school physics education, indicating a focus on theoretical concepts rather than calculations, which may have left gaps in their math preparation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of preparedness and knowledge regarding the math required for aerospace engineering. There is no consensus on specific courses or topics, and the discussion reflects differing educational backgrounds and experiences.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note the importance of understanding the syllabus and the depth of material in college compared to high school, but there are unresolved questions about the specific math knowledge needed for success in the program.

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What additional Maths do I require?
Like parabolic function or advanced algebra?
 
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So My engineering degree is starting this coming July and I have no knowledge with additional Maths so I decide to learn some basics engineering Maths. Can anyone here suggest me what to learn for my engineering math?
 
You should have looked over a syllabus of the courses you'll be required to complete in order to obtain your degree. Unless you are attending Double Secret University, these syllabi are published on the university's website.

It's not clear what additional math you require, because you haven't disclosed what math you have already taken.

Engineering undergrads take several courses of calculus, differential equations, complex variables, linear algebra, vector calculus, probability and statistics, numerical analysis, and the like. Usually, these courses occupy the first three years or so of the undergrad degree program.

Seriously, you didn't investigate what courses you would be taking before applying for admission to college? What did you do, win a prize or something?
 
It's complicated... Astrophysics was my first choice but then it required something I didn't learn when I was in my high school so I took aerospace engineering so I'll start to learn some before disaster happens like mh 370
 
ry2ncz said:
It's complicated... Astrophysics was my first choice but then it required something I didn't learn when I was in my high school so I took aerospace engineering so I'll start to learn some before disaster happens like mh 370

I don't know what kind of high school you went to that neglected to teach you astrophysics. :confused:

A lot of the same math courses you would have taken in an astrophysics degree program will also be encountered in an aerospace engineering program.

A college or university undergrad program is not just a re-hash of the material taken in high school: you are supposed to be exposed to subjects in a more in-depth manner or to more complex material altogether.

In any event, good luck!
 
What I really did when I was in high school our physics subject are based more on theories and less in calculation so I guessed I've miss a lot... Our school was focusing pretty much in from quanta to quarks rather than astrophysics or engineering stuff
 

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