Maths Units for Combined Commerce/Engineering Degree

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In summary, the individual is a student pursuing a combined Commerce (Finance) and Engineering (Chemical and Process) degree. As part of the course requirements for the Commerce side, they need to choose a math unit. They have limited options and are looking for the most useful one for a chemical engineer. They have narrowed down their choices to a statistics unit, a control theory unit, or a unit on random processes. They are leaning towards one of the statistics units as it is applicable to many industries and is recommended for another unit they will be taking. They are open to any input, but have not yet made a final decision.
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Hi. I am doing a combined commerce (fiancne)/Engineering (Chemical and Process) degree and as part of the course requirements on the commerce side of my degree i need to choose a maths unit. There are restrictions on what i can do, so there arent too many i can choose from. I basically just want to choose whatever will be most useful to a chemical engineer.

Choices:

http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units/math/math3300"
I guess this would be an interesting unit, but i can't see it being relevant to my intended career path.

http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units/math/math3324"
I don't know if this kinda thing is actually useful to a practicing engineer, but i know it goes really well with some of the other units i will be taking (http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units/chpr/chpr3433"), i think.

http://www.maths.uwa.edu.au/Units/stat3361-s1-2008-crawley/view"
I guess statistics and random processes apply to everything. This is also a recommended (although not required) unit to another unit i will be taking, "Applied probability in commerce and finance". I also have interest in this unit, which is making this a very tempting choice.

http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units/math/math3334"
I guess it could be interesting, but i can't see it being very applicable to what i plan on doing.

http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units/math/math3342"

http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units/stat/stat3365"
I think this would be the most applicable to engineering since it takes statistics and puts it in the context of industry and quality control.


So they are the units i can choose from. I think i will choose either of the statistics units or the control theory unit, but any input at all will be great :)

Thanks,
Dan.
 
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Either one with statistics is a good choice I'd say. Statistics is a good thing to know, even if only a little bit.
 
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Thanks for the reply. I've pretty much decided it will be one of the statistics units, but not sure which one yet. Its still a few years away so there's no rush for me to decide, but i just wanted to get my study plan all done :smile:
 

1. What are the specific math units required for a combined commerce/engineering degree?

The specific math units required may vary depending on the specific program and university. However, some common math units for a combined commerce/engineering degree may include calculus, linear algebra, statistics, and differential equations.

2. Are there any prerequisites for these math units?

It is important to check with your university or program to determine if there are any prerequisites for the math units required. Some programs may require a certain level of math knowledge or completion of specific courses before enrolling in these units.

3. How will these math units benefit me in both commerce and engineering?

The math units required for a combined commerce/engineering degree are designed to provide a strong foundation in mathematical principles and problem-solving skills. These skills are crucial for both fields as they involve data analysis, critical thinking, and decision-making.

4. Can I substitute any of the math units with other courses?

It is best to consult with your academic advisor to determine if any substitutions are allowed. In some cases, certain math units may be interchangeable with other courses, but it is important to ensure that the replacement course covers the necessary material.

5. How can I prepare for the math units in this degree program?

To prepare for the math units in a combined commerce/engineering degree, it is recommended to review basic mathematical concepts such as algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. It may also be helpful to practice problem-solving and critical thinking skills through various exercises and practice tests.

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