Which parts of high-school mathematics are especially important for engineering?
Especially important as foundations for engineering as a whole are algebra, including algebraic manipulation and equations; functions and graphs; trigonometry; vectors; and differentiation and integration. These provide a basis for understanding mathematics and physics studied at university. The importance of probability and statistics, sequences, exponents and logarithms, and complex numbers varies depending on the field and course content.
Key points
- Become confident with algebraic manipulation and handling functions.
- Understand not only formulas, but also their meaning and relationship to graphs.
- Study mathematics in connection with physics problems.
Things to check
- The areas emphasized vary depending on the department and course content.