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What courses can I take to better my career path?
Im interested in electrical engineering
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Atharva’s Answer
Hi Mark,
Great to hear that you are interested in electrical engineering.
The previous 2 answers go into good detail about courses that you should be looking to take, and you might require. Electrical Engineering is a broad field with many applications. Ones that I feel are not mentioned here are the higher voltage applications - power systems (think power substations, transformers, batteries in electric vehicles etc.) and electrical machines development and maintenance (think motors and drives and automation using HMI and SCADA). Furthermore, there are also fields that overlap with others like computer systems development (developing circuits for computer systems keeping in mind timing constraints, developing architectures keeping in mind circuit constraints), network analysis and development (development of different wired and wireless communications protocols). I can't list them all here, but it would be great if you could start to take a look at the diverse range of applications and jobs in the field. You will no doubt be exposed to them through your university experience, but it does help to know what you might need.
You need to have a strong base in mathematics and physics regardless of your final choice. Prioritize courses in calculus and linear algebra and perhaps even beyond if you have the time and capacity to do so. Also find an easy access point to start gauging your interest. For many this is through hobbyist electronics projects but there are many other fields that you can try your hand in as well - if you put the thought and effort into it. Please feel free to connect with me if you have any more questions (I'm happy to help and provide guidance), and I hope I provided some details that were new to you.
All the best !
Great to hear that you are interested in electrical engineering.
The previous 2 answers go into good detail about courses that you should be looking to take, and you might require. Electrical Engineering is a broad field with many applications. Ones that I feel are not mentioned here are the higher voltage applications - power systems (think power substations, transformers, batteries in electric vehicles etc.) and electrical machines development and maintenance (think motors and drives and automation using HMI and SCADA). Furthermore, there are also fields that overlap with others like computer systems development (developing circuits for computer systems keeping in mind timing constraints, developing architectures keeping in mind circuit constraints), network analysis and development (development of different wired and wireless communications protocols). I can't list them all here, but it would be great if you could start to take a look at the diverse range of applications and jobs in the field. You will no doubt be exposed to them through your university experience, but it does help to know what you might need.
You need to have a strong base in mathematics and physics regardless of your final choice. Prioritize courses in calculus and linear algebra and perhaps even beyond if you have the time and capacity to do so. Also find an easy access point to start gauging your interest. For many this is through hobbyist electronics projects but there are many other fields that you can try your hand in as well - if you put the thought and effort into it. Please feel free to connect with me if you have any more questions (I'm happy to help and provide guidance), and I hope I provided some details that were new to you.
All the best !
Nikolaos Zormpas
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Hi Mark!
Madhumita has already shared an extremely valuable set of advices which is more than a great start in pursuing your goals.
If I could build on those advices I would only tell you that you could consider enrolling in specialized courses such as circuit design, digital systems, and embedded systems. Participating in projects and internships can also provide practical experience and a deeper understanding of the field, while attending industry conferences(if possible) would also help you stay current with technological advancements and network with professionals.
Best of luck!
Regards,
Nikolas
Madhumita has already shared an extremely valuable set of advices which is more than a great start in pursuing your goals.
If I could build on those advices I would only tell you that you could consider enrolling in specialized courses such as circuit design, digital systems, and embedded systems. Participating in projects and internships can also provide practical experience and a deeper understanding of the field, while attending industry conferences(if possible) would also help you stay current with technological advancements and network with professionals.
Best of luck!
Regards,
Nikolas
Thank you, this is amazing! I really needed it.
Mark
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Madhumita’s Answer
Hi Mark, We are so excited to hear you're interested in Electrical Engineering. Here are some classes we found helpful. First focus on Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate in math and science classes in High School. In college, students often take Calculus for 4 semesters, Physics and Chemistry. You should also investigate related fields like Computer Engineering, Hardware or Software Engineering.
We would also recommend looking for relevant online classes in Udemy.com or Udacity.com classes. You might enjoy reading technical news sources, to figure out what type of EE specialty you find the most interesting, for example, TechCrunch, The Future of Everything by Wall Street Journal, Ars Technica. Consider colleges that offer strong engineering programs like CalTech, MIT and Rutgers University.
Good luck in your educational journey. If you work hard you can achieve your dreams.
We would also recommend looking for relevant online classes in Udemy.com or Udacity.com classes. You might enjoy reading technical news sources, to figure out what type of EE specialty you find the most interesting, for example, TechCrunch, The Future of Everything by Wall Street Journal, Ars Technica. Consider colleges that offer strong engineering programs like CalTech, MIT and Rutgers University.
Good luck in your educational journey. If you work hard you can achieve your dreams.
Madhumita, thank you!
Mark