What math should I prepare myself for in engineering grad school?

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<p>Hi</p>

<p>This may or may not be the correct forum for this question. In short, I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what math subjects to learn or review before grad school in aerospace engineering. </p>

<p>My background is a B.S. in Civil Engineering. After working for an aerospace company as a stress/structural engineer for 5 years, I have decided to go into grad school for aerospace engineering to advance my knowledge on aircraft structures as well as figure out how a plane actually works. I'm doing this to prepare myself for manager-type roles eventually - and I think I should become an actual aerospace engineer in order to do that. </p>

<p>But without an undergrad degree in AE and being 5 years out of school, I'm wondering if you guys can recommend any math to review and/or learn before the semester begins. So, far I've identified the following:</p>

<p>Finite Elements and Computational Methods
Refresh on Calc 3 and ODEs
Probably learn the basics of solving Partial DEs (never took it in my undergrad)</p>

<p>Any other suggestions?? I'd love to hear from current students of any kind, but especially, mech./aero./structural/electrical engineering students. If it helps, most of the classes I'll be taking will likely be in solid mechanics, but I'll also take courses in fluids and controls.</p>

<p>thanks a bunch!</p>

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<p>Be sure to brush up on some linear algebra along with the ODEs and PDEs.</p>

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<p>The most relevant for Civil is going to be Differential Equations, so I would definitely brush up on that. I can’t think of much you would need Calc 3 for, unless you need a review on visualizing in 3 dimensions. </p>

<p>-Materials Eng. major</p>

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<p>Vector calculus. When you look at your structures stuff in the framework of continuum mechanics, you will need a strong grasp of vector calculus.</p>

<p>Linear algebra. It pretty much pervades all engineering fields, especially aerospace.</p>

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<p>^^ This .</p>