engineering major with the most math

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<p>Inspired by a recent thread...</p>

<p>In a nutshell, I really like math, and might want to major in it, but I'd also like to do something useful with it. I'm not really the tinkerer type (though I do more crafts-ish building stuff, like theater tech, and I think the MechE stuff is really cool). I'm not the one who knew she was destined to be an engineer at age 4 from having a Lego obsession, etc., but I figure engineering is actually very broad--especially now, it seems like the engineer-tinkerer stereotype doesn't necessarily hold true. </p>

<p>I know EE is very math-heavy, but I can't help thinking I don't want to spend years hunched in front of a terminal or wiring things.</p>

<p>Any advice frome the wise folk around here?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>From what I've seen, EE is probably the most math intensive at the undergraduate level.</p>

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<p>Computer science or engineering physics are math-heavy too I think.</p>

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<p>What about math major if you like math?</p>

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<p>I think Chem e uses a lot of math too.</p>

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<p>i think one area of engineering you might find interesting is control engineering.</p>

<p>it combines mathematics, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.</p>

<p>it would study a problem such as keeping a missile on its correct path by using thrusters.</p>

<p>to get into this area, a major in either electrical or mechanical engineering would be best.</p>

<p>controls ties in heavily to a number of fields including aerospace, robotics, and cars</p>

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<p>At my school, control engineering is a sub category of EE.</p>

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<p>comp sci and ee definitely</p>

<p>comp sci requires basic calculus, discrete math, and all the proof courses, number theory and all those good stuff.</p>

<p>ee requires basic calculus, linear algebra, complex analysis to solve euler equations and phases in circuits, fourier transform for signal processing and a lot of other math theories for engineering courses. </p>

<p>mechanical eng too but a little less.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys! Very helpful.</p>

<p>Yeah, control engineering-ish areas seem interesting--I've done a bit of robotics work and liked it quite a bit. </p>

<p>One thing I worry about though, with EE and things like mechatronics, control eng. etc, is that with a bachelor's degree you'll probably end up doing traditional EE stuff--consumer products or power systems, which don't seem that interesting.</p>

<p>Some of the more theoretical CS is interesting, but I don't see pursuing it, except in a controls context.</p>

<p>So, on a related note I guess, what can you do with a math major that's useful? (working for the NSA/DoD/military etc. excluded, I don't think I could do that)</p>

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<p>Most engineering besides the previously mentioned control engineering area will probably have the same core math. My school requires Calc 1-3, Differential Equations, and an "engineering math" course. Only one extra class to get a math minor!</p>

<p>math, career wise: teaching, analysis, actuary, applied statistics, computer science, banking</p>

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<p>How math intensive is AERSP?</p>

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<p>As intensive as pretty much every other engineering. Most Eng. Majors only need 1 or two extra classes in order to have a math minor.</p>

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<p>CS in my school requires the absolute most math even more than ee.</p>

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CS in my school requires the absolute most math even more than ee.

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<p>that's my experience as well</p>

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<p>CS = all the math goodness</p>

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CS in my school requires the absolute most math even more than ee.

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What does that mean? They take the most math classes?</p>

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<p>Remember, too, that the amount of math required will vary by school. At one extreme you have Caltech, with possibly the most math you'll find in the engineering curriculum anywhere, and at the other extreme you have programs where practical design skills and other concrete teaching is more valued. It doesn't just vary by specialty.</p>

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<p>Theoretical Physics, I Know It Isn't Engineering However For Math Lovers, It Is One Of The Most Enjoyable Majors I've Heard Of!</p>

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<p>So what kind of job can you get as a Theoretical Physics major?</p>

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<p>Plenty with a math major. Most math majors also require you to program very well. Most jobs require you to do some sort of programming, yes even in EE.
For example, Steve Ballmer CEO of Microsoft was excellent in Math but he studied economics because he did not think he has the temperament to work as a math field or programmer.
Think carefully what you want to do daily when you grow up, not what you are good at studying.
Do you like to work with people? Do you like to be left alone, etc..
From my experience, I did great in engineering school. But what I realized after working nearly 25+ years is that I prefer a job that I get to interact with people because I pick up a lot of energy from other people. Are you somewhat of an extrovert ? That should give you some clues.</p>