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kasumyku:
Hi everyone, ( English 2ND language  ;)   )

I am 1/4 way in ET course and before applying I was told that my basic math skills are good enough to get me throughout the whole course. Neeh , only this far and already I need Linear Algebra ( that's not basic algebra!!!), also Trigonometry is needed later on.

Just got the taste of electronics and I'm stuck at learning math  :(
After all studying math it's not the problem, the issue is what type of math do I really need?
So far studied Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, which step is next...Geometry , Trigonometry then Linear Algebra ???

I would appreciate any tips or suggestions regarding what math branches do I need to study before going any further and in what order.

Thanks guys!

c4757p:
What's ET? You definitely need calculus, at least, the beginning ones (get through derivatives and integrals). Trigonometry is also very important - it becomes relevant when you're working with AC.. Trig before calculus, and you should be directly ready to start now, no additional prep needed. Coming from a former math student who absolutely adores linear algebra, you don't need it at all for electronics. I have a tendency to shoehorn weird maths into places where they're almost never used and I have yet to find a use for it in electronics (well, except for that one time...  :D) It's more relevant in computer programming, and even then it's usually unnecessary. More important in scientific programming.

ptricks:
Do you have a copy of the book , "The Art of Electronics" ?
If you can do the math that is inside that book then you know enough to be an engineer. Realize that schools always teach you things you may never use so if you are struggling with something try your best but don't obsess over it because a lot of the stuff you will never encounter again .
If there is an equation or something in the book mentioned you don't understand ask about it and maybe someone can point you to what level of math and how best to understand .

kasumyku:
 @ c4757p
Sorry, ET- Electronics Technician.

Thanks for your reply, so the only two things that I need now is Trigonometry and Calculus?
Then should I just dive straight into Trigonometry or study Geometry prior to it?
Even though to go to the next module (8TH MODULE-Network Theorems) is asking for Linear Algebra...

Electronics Technician course that I am taking consists of 23 modules:

1Introduction to Electronics
2Current, Voltage and Resistance
3Ohm’s Law, Power and Energy
4Series Circuits
5Parallel Circuits
6Series-Parallel Circuits
7DC Measuring Instruments
8Network Theorems
9Magnetism
10Magnetic Circuits
11Alternating Voltages and Currents
12AC Measuring Instruments
13Capacitance and Capacitors
14Inductance and Inductors
15Transformers
16Alternating Current Circuits
17Resonance
18Coupling and Filter Circuits
19Semiconductor Fundamentals
20Transistors and Thyristors
21Amplifier Circuits
22Integrated Circuits
23Digital Electronics


Thanks!

IanB:

--- Quote from: c4757p on January 23, 2013, 09:03:29 pm ---What's ET? You definitely need calculus
--- End quote ---

I would not imagine you need calculus for a technician level course or program (is ET electronics technician?), but you would certainly need it for higher level study towards a bachelor's degree in engineering, for example.

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