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Originally Posted by t-maxxracer32
hey guys lately i have been looking into becoming a mechanical engineer and i think i have run into a problem....
i HATE math. i used to love it. it was my favorite subject up untill 2 years ago when i got a new teacher. this guy is just pathetic. it embarasses me how bad of a teacher he is. anyways now math is DEFINETLY not my fav. subject and im pretty sure you need to know alot of it for engineering correct?
here are my questions.
1. do you need to know alot of math for it?
2. what type of math is required to get the degree?
3. what math is ACTUALLY used while problem solving?
thanks alot guys. i want to know what i am going to be doing for a living ASAP and i hope this math problem doesnt ruin it.
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1) Out in the industry, you dont necessarily need to know the math, but you need to understand the concepts behind it. We have the wonderful devices called computers and calculators that do 99% of the really difficult stuff.
2) You'll need to demostate an understanding of calculus. Not only in the math classes, but in physics, mechanics, and kinematics.
3) See #1
You can also get what are called "technology" degrees, sometimes also called manufacturing engineer degrees. These do not require as much math as a straight ME degree does, and overall, salaries run about 10% lower than Engineering degrees. I was also horrible in math. My first three "quarters" in colleger were spent taking remedial math classes to catch me up. And i struggled horribly, taking several classes twice. But I stuck with it, and after 6 long years, got my degree. Now 16 years later, I'm glad I stayed with it.