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>>5373179
That doesn't help because it teaches every facet of math, how am I supposed to know what's relevant and what isn't?

>>5373175
Do you know all 5 arithmetical operations well?

Nothing. You know everything you need to know.

>>5373182
you can derive evrything from that, you don't need to learn anything more

>>5373185
Then how come I don't know how to build robots yet?

>>5373188
I would say well enough... also 5? I though there were 4...

>>5373193
There's addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and modular forms.

>>5373182
>That doesn't help because it teaches every facet of math

That's not even closet to true. Maybe every facet of high school math. I don't think there's anything on there you wouldn't need to know for EE.

>>5373196
Never even heard of modular forms before

>>5373197
Ok, but there other things to know as well that KA doesn't teach for EE

>>5373193
>Then how come I don't know how to build robots yet?

Because robots have nothing to do with math.

>>5373202
>Ok, but there other things to know as well that KA doesn't teach for EE

Yeah. But you would have to learn that stuff first.

>>5373206
Yes, but I'm just looking for a guideline a sort of lesson plan whereby I can accomplish each step knowing I am one step closer to EE/CE comptency. I'm simply trying to separate the relevant info from the noise into a straight single path I can follow with ease, without getting gardenpath'd

>>5373212
Just for you, courtesy of me:

-High School Algebra (sometimes called "College Algebra" to not lower self-esteem of idiots)
-Basic Euclidean Geometry
-Precalculus/Trigonometry (the same thing, but make sure you understand that trig)
-Differential Calculus ("Calc I")
-Integral Calculus ("Calc II")
-Multivariable/Vector Calculus ("Calc III" or sometimes "Calc IV")

Sounds like stuff you'll need to me, but I'm just a math major.

>>5373222
Each of these will take at least 2-3 weeks to master, if you're dedicated. Keep in mind each is usually a semester in college. Khan Academy actually teaches all of these.

>>5373222
>>5373225
Thanks mate, just what I was hoping to get

>>5373228
There might be some other things to know as well, like maybe some Linear Algebra, but you'll have to ask some engineers on that.

So I guess I'll keep this in the same thread.

Once I accomplish all the math, what will I need to know to apply it to engineering.

>>5373237
Awesome, thank you sir!

>>5373237
I've never heard of a school that didn't require their EE majors to take linear algebra and differential equations.

>>5373240
>Once I accomplish all the math, what will I need to know to apply it to engineering.
Sorry should be a question mark at the end of that.

Anything else needed to be known?

>>5373225
>>5373228
It's NOT going to take you 2-3 weeks to master these, especially considering you don't have much of a background in maths, and probably don't enjoy it much.

>>5373263
1. I do enjoy math, but our relationship is complicated
2. Why sage a thread clearly about math and science?

>>5373266
math and engineering technically aren't science.

im saging because you're not getting good information in here anyways. why don't you ask on an engineering forum or something?

also saging because it's pointless because in most countries you will not be hired as an engineer unless you are certified which usually requires a degree from a university.

>>5373247
Oh right, I forgot Differential Equations as well. That's a must.

Just watch all of Khan Academy's math videos, really.

>>5373263
I may have been a bit generous with 2-3 weeks, but I did say that was minimum. For many it'd be much more.

>>5373281
y so analpained?

>>5373281
>>5373263

"I was too dumb to learn calculus so I must sage threads that recommend learning it!!"

>>5373284
Whats the difference between DiffEq and DiffCalc?

>>5373293
>>5373295
i'm trying to help this guy out. the information in this thread amounts to

>khan academy
>basic math requirements for an eng

he's also asked
>Anything else needed to be known?
>Once I accomplish all the math, what will I need to know to apply it to engineering.

which no one has answered because no one itt knows shit about engineering. thats why i recommend he go somewhere that can actually give him relevant information.

>"I was too dumb to learn calculus so I must sage threads that recommend learning it!!"
i never said he shouldn't learn calculus. where the fuck do you get this from? do you pride yourself on being able to learn calculus?

>>5373302
Differential Calculus is about limits and differentiation/derivatives of functions.

Differential Equations is about solving equations with derivatives of functions in them. Many natural phenomena can be modeled using a differential equation of some sort, so they're essential for scientists/engineers.

>>5373315
This is far more helpful than you know. Thank you very much.

>>5373324
You should learn up to Calc 2 before trying Differential Equations.

>>5373327
I know

>>5373311
Counterbump

Op, I assume you are trying to be an engineer without going to school. If this is true, you will be doing work in your garage and not getting paid or it. If I'm wrong, and you plan to attend college, follow that list to calc I and learn the rest in school.

The majority of what is taught in engineering is not math, so you are missing out on the very heart of field by not going. If you are just trying to get back into school and catch up, don't waste your time learning ahead, and just learn as you take the classes.

>>5373372
Also very helpful. Thanks much anon

Start sucking those cocks, my boy. Practice makes perfect.