<p>First of hello everyone!(: I'm currently a senior in highschool and its getting to that time where we all choose what to do etc.. I've been considering majoring in computer engineering for a while now; i'm fascinated by technology and how it works, i'd love to be part of a field thats always growing and evolving. However, I face a problem that's a big one; I don't understand math for the life of me. I don't hate it's just the one subject that's my weakest. I know that in order for me to become an engineer I've got to take many math classes that are quite difficult and I don't know if i'm ready. I've got a huge passion and alot of determination to pursue computer engineering but I can't help but become discouraged when I see my friend who is great at math taking calculus while i'm still taking algebra 2. It seems to me he has the potential while I do not... My question is do you think I should go forward with my plans and study to become a computer engineer? Or should I simply choose something else in the technology field? Thanks(:</p>
<p>Go for it.</p>
<p>I know a few people who came back to college in their late 20s/early thirties and became successful engineers. You are 2 quarters behind at this point in math (if that). These people were TEN YEARS behind and still did it.</p>
<p>I agree with JamesMadison, definitely go for it. I am in a similar situation, I want to go for Bio-Engineering and Computer Science but am weak in Math as well. It doesn’t matter about how you are right now. If you work hard and put in the time necessary for the difficult Math classes, you will see results. Also if you want to succeed in your math classes, biggest advice I could give you, PRACTICE.</p>
<p>Try it and see.</p>
<p>You do need a lot of math in CE and eventually have to be pretty good at math.
Unless you truly believe you have the will power to improve, then don’t pick CE.
Sorry if I sounded harsh.</p>
<p>What branch of CE involves mathematics?</p>
<p>Computer architecture? Embedded systems? Software? Digital logic? The math in these courses is much lighter than the discrete mathematics you’d need to master on the CS side, as well as the signal processing/electromagnetism on the EE side.</p>
<p>You still need to have good logical thinking, work hard, etc…</p>
<p>Uhmm… Calculus 1,2 and 3 are “light?”</p>
<p>I’m sorry JM but the math in CE kills the math in CS. At least in any ABET certified college.</p>
<p>At many colleges CE and EE are pretty much the same curriculum minus 10-20 credits…</p>
<p>Calculus 1, 2, and 3 are a joke in the grand scheme of things. Don’t let a couple freshman math classes get in the way of a successful career in computer engineering!</p>
<p>Calculus 2 & 3 are far from a joke dude… at my school CpE majors take the same discrete math courses as comp sci majors, only difference is CS people take more programming courses. As far as math is concerned, computer engineering wins that one. Some schools don’t even have CS students taking calc 3 or dif Equations. If you’re bad at math and legitimately attempt to learn it, CpE will be a nightmare.</p>
<p>Well, say what you will to stroke your own ego. I graduated with a BS in EE (embedded option) which is basically the same as computer engineering at most schools. I’m not good at math but it wasn’t that bad. In fact, a lot of people got through the program who were just not that bright.</p>
<p>And having worked in the industry I can attest to the fact that, any prerequisite math classes aside, very little actual math is used in the industry.</p>
<p>I think that a lot of people who make it through an engineering program try to pretend its more difficult than it is to make their own accomplishments seem more impressive. MANY engineers I have met are lazy, unmotivated, and clueless…and still make good money.</p>
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<p>Hardly means it’s easy. There are lazy “not so bright” people in any field. I specifically know doctors that would make you think medical school had to be easy. It’s not…</p>
<p>If the math “wasn’t that bad” then obviously you ARE good at math but no one claimed you had to be Albert Einstein.</p>
<p>I mean sure you are an EE. So what. My co-op is full of EE’s, CE’s and AE’s they laughed at the it’s not that hard remark. It is hard. Perhaps you are better than you claim. </p>
<p>Not so hard that hard work won’t get you through it though…</p>
<p>As to ego… LOL, I’m a 34 year old prior service (Army cryptologic linguist) that speaks Spanish, Catalan, Esperanto, Arabic, Farsi and a spattering of German. I am also a Master electrician and am a nurse. This is my 4th career (I get bored quickly) and my first time in college. You think I’m going to stroke my ego bragging about how hard my math classes are??? They are hard LOLOL. At least harder than every other class I have. Shrug…</p>
<p>I may be motivated but I’m not Einstein.</p>
<p>Hmmm…a professional Electrical Engineer…or a guy with a semester of coursework under his belt (according to what he said earlier)…I side with JamesMadison.</p>
<p>A graduate saying it is easy or someone in the class it’s not easy…</p>
<p>Critical thinking skills are a good thing.</p>