Here is something many people fear: Mathematics.
I have talked to so many people who said "omg you are going to study maths, I can't learn maths". I believe there is no such a thing, however seems this mathphobic or phobia of mathematics can be caught from your parents, friends or siblings. Because they were not good in mathematics, does not mean you have to be bad too.
Yes, it can be hard and complicated, but if you have solid background there is no reason to fear.
Per example, this year was the first time I studied derivatives and integrals in my life. I was terrified. And there were so many rules, but with time, dedication and the amazing support from my lecturer, I got it in the end.
Although my grades are not stellar and I get very nervous before tests and exams (something I am working on), I did input about 10 hours of self study per week. I had online assignments due weekly as part of my overall grade plus a lot of exercises to do weekly after my lectures, although these were not graded, they were absolutely important to practice what I had learnt in class.
Why mathematics is important:
Mathematics is important not just for engineering but in other areas like physics, chemistry, biology, medicine/nursing, management, finances and etc.
But it is particular important in engineering. Per example, you need to use derivatives to understand a maximum volume of something, absolute error and relative error, maximum velocity and so on.
You need to know quadratic equation to launch a rocket or even to throw a rock and reach your target.
What did I study:
My grades may not reflect the amount I have learnt, it was complicated at some points, but in the end it was important and interesting. Now lets see what MTH10007 have in store for me next semester.
Yes, it can be hard and complicated, but if you have solid background there is no reason to fear.
Per example, this year was the first time I studied derivatives and integrals in my life. I was terrified. And there were so many rules, but with time, dedication and the amazing support from my lecturer, I got it in the end.
Although my grades are not stellar and I get very nervous before tests and exams (something I am working on), I did input about 10 hours of self study per week. I had online assignments due weekly as part of my overall grade plus a lot of exercises to do weekly after my lectures, although these were not graded, they were absolutely important to practice what I had learnt in class.
Why mathematics is important:
Mathematics is important not just for engineering but in other areas like physics, chemistry, biology, medicine/nursing, management, finances and etc.
But it is particular important in engineering. Per example, you need to use derivatives to understand a maximum volume of something, absolute error and relative error, maximum velocity and so on.
You need to know quadratic equation to launch a rocket or even to throw a rock and reach your target.
What did I study:
- Limits
- Graphs
- Linear Functions
- Partial Functios
- Quadratic Functios
- Derivatives
- Integrals
- Vectors
- Matrices
My grades may not reflect the amount I have learnt, it was complicated at some points, but in the end it was important and interesting. Now lets see what MTH10007 have in store for me next semester.
