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Old 06-15-2014, 08:28 AM
 
Location: Berkeley Neighborhood, Denver, CO USA
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I have a BS Engineering.
I took:
Calculus 1, 2, 3
Differential Equations
Advanced Calculus 1, 2
Statistics 1, 2
Numerical Analysis

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Old 06-15-2014, 08:46 AM
 
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for comp sci, yes.
you'll usually need up to calc 3 (multi variable) or linear algebra. On top of that you usually take a math class called "discrete math" which is very proof heavy. How well you do in discrete math is really the best indicator of how you'll handle mid & upper level cs classes. It's not the straightforward math taught in low level math classes [which high school adeptly prepares you for]. It requires more abstract thinking -something not really taught in high school.

the calc classes can usually be taken at a community college. They are bound to be easier as calc 2 is generally a weed out class.

mech engineering takes calc 1- 3 and differential equations at the average college. Occasionally linear algebra is thrown in as well as stat. you'll take a calc based physics class and afterwards a class called statics. Both are the best indicators of how you'll handle your mid and upper level engineering classes (Statics is an engineering class, usually the first one taught).
I wouldnt go for a CS degree, unless you want an Indian to take your job who will do it for 200$ a month!
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Old 06-15-2014, 10:18 AM
 
Location: San Francisco, CA
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To major in Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering? Im bad at math, I failed it twice during high school. I plan on transferring from a community college so hopefully that'll sharpen my math skills.
Yes.
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Old 06-16-2014, 07:29 AM
 
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Yes to both. If you are bad at math, run far far away from these subjects.

To get an engineering degree, you have to basically get a math major.

CS isn't quite as bad, but you still have to be good.
This is fact at my University by the time you have your ME degree you are one math class away from a minor. You must be able to do college algebra, Trig, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Multi Variable Calculus, Differential Equations and quite possibly Linear algebra. Then you will also take Phy1 mechanics which is calculus based and Phys2 Electricity and Magnetism which is multi-variable calculus based, as well as your two basic engineering classes intro and statics then dynamics and then you get in to the hardcore ME classes and every single class I mentioned is just a different way to apply math.

Short answer... Yes
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Old 06-21-2014, 07:58 PM
 
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since when? most upper level math is abstract. Engineering is all about the practical. When is an engineer going to use number theory?
Engineering probably wouldn't require number theory, but computer science sure does. You might have heard of a subfield called cryptography....
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Old 06-22-2014, 05:06 PM
 
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People who are bad at math should major in liberal arts, political science, history, English, African American history, communication, etc.
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Old 06-22-2014, 09:59 PM
 
Location: usa
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Engineering probably wouldn't require number theory, but computer science sure does. You might have heard of a subfield called cryptography....
How many programs have you seen that require a cs major to take number theory? It's mixed in here and there, and one usually takes linear algebra, but they aren't going to be great cryptographers. Also, intelligence is generally an emphasis or elective you chose to take rather than a required course like algorithms or architecture.

Granted, when you get really deep into cs classes, the lines tend to blur between cs and math. I'm pretty sure some upper level cs classes I've taken are cross listed with math classes. It is more so with cs than with engineering.
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Old 06-22-2014, 10:08 PM
 
Location: usa
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People who are bad at math should major in liberal arts, political science, history, English, African American history, communication, etc.
you forgot basket weaving.

This aside, biology, microbiology, cell biology, etc are other options. Nursing is an option as well. If you put a little effort in and learn calc 1, you can major in the liberal arts and take a pre med track. I read somewhere that 40% of accepted med school applicants are liberal arts majors.

Pure mathematics is rather useless as well.
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Old 06-23-2014, 07:01 AM
 
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you forgot basket weaving.

This aside, biology, microbiology, cell biology, etc are other options. Nursing is an option as well. If you put a little effort in and learn calc 1, you can major in the liberal arts and take a pre med track. I read somewhere that 40% of accepted med school applicants are liberal arts majors.

Pure mathematics is rather useless as well.
What makes you say pure mathematics is useless?
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Old 06-23-2014, 08:05 AM
 
Location: usa
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What makes you say pure mathematics is useless?
unless you personally apply it to something like banking or cs or whatever, it's not going to land you a job. It's like economics, who really needs an economist? Who really needs a mathematician?
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