30 math-heavy engineering fields (with classification)

In this post, we’re going to discover the 29 math-heavy engineering fields and their classification

we’re going to classify the math heaviness into 3 categories:

  • the easiest
  • the medium
  • the harder

The easiest Math engineering fields

The first part you will find below is the easiest or the less math-heavy engineering field that you can follow if you feel not good enough in mathematics and want to become an engineer.

We picked 9 fewer math engineering fields and pointed what are the math subjects that you will study in each subject.

engineering fields 

 math that you will study 

Transportation Engineering 

Calculus and statistics 

Textile Engineering 

 precalculus or calc 1 in extreme cases

Production Engineering 

algebra 

Power Engineering 

Algebra and a little bit of calculus  

Environmental Engineering 

Algebra and some precalculus 

Mining Engineering 

  • Algebra

  • Trigonometry

  • precalculus

Biotechnology Engineering 

algebra and basic math 

Construction Engineering 

trigonometry 

Communications Engineering 

Precalculus and algebra basic stuff

The medium Math engineering fields

At this level, you will find the medium math intensity engineering fields. in Other words, the domains where you will study regularly mathematics.

These engineering fields are harder than a first-level engineering field that you have seen in the first table.

engineering fields 

 math that you will study 

Telecommunication Engineering 

  • Trigonometry

  • probability

  • algebra

Structural Engineering 

  • Albebra

  • claculus

  • probability

  • statistics

Robotics Engineering 

Algebra and calculus

Metallurgical Engineering 

  • Linear algebra

  • calculus

Mechatronics Engineering 

Algebra , calculus 

Industrial Engineering 

  • Calculus

  • statistics

  • algebra

Mechanical Engineering 

  • Algebra

  • trigonometery

  • calculus

Automobile Engineering 

  • Trigonomety

  • geometry

  •  claculus 

Biomedical Engineering 

  • calculus

  • algebra

  • trigonometry

  • geometry

The harder Math engineering fields

These kinds of engineering fields require being good at mathematics, so if you have an issue or have a weak mathematics foundation we recommend reinforcing yourself in math before taking these engineering courses.

Engineering fields 

 math that you will study 

Tool Engineering 

  • Algebra

  • calculus

  • trigonometry 

Petroleum Engineering  

  • Calculus1

  • calculus2

  • calculus 3  

Marine Engineering 

  • Algebra

  • calculus

  • trigonometry 

Electronics Engineering 

  • Calculus

  •  algebra

  • probability

Metallurgical Engineering 

  • calc 1

  •  calc2

  • clac3

  • algebra 

Aeronautical Engineering 

  • Algebra

  • trigonometry

  • calculus

Aerospace Engineering 

  • Algebra

  •  geometry

  • calculus 

Ceramic Engineering 

  • Algebra

  • trigonometry

  • calculus 

Chemical Engineering 

  • calc 1

  • calc2

  • clac3

  •  algebra   

Civil Engineering 

  • calc1

  • calc2

  • clac3

  • algebra

  • geometry

Computer Science Engineering

  • calc 1,

  • calc 2,

  • calc 3,

  • Algebra

  • geometry

  • trigonometry 

Electrical Engineering 

  • calc1

  • calc2

  • clac3

  • algebra,

  • geometry

  • trigonometry

  • probability

  • statistics 

Conclusion

engineering is a domain that requires a deep understanding of mathematics. So for students who have week basics in math taking these courses will be hard and require double work to stay on the race.

For this reason, you should work harder to build good mathematical foundations skills.

It doesn’t mean if you suck, you shouldn’t go to engineering. But you have to understand that everything that any job related to engineering requires math. The intensity of math varies between each engineering field.

the last tip that we’re going to recommend to students is:

don’t follow the easy engineering math, follow the domain where you find comfort. Because even the easiest engineering domains may become harder for you if you don’t love them.

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So these were the whole math-heavy engineering fields classified from the easiest ones to the hardest ones.

yassin.ajanif

Yassin ajanif is a physics graduate and electromechanical engineer width more than 5 years in the field. My goal and my team are to share our experience to help you succeed in your career as a stem major. we talk about all tips, problems, and struggle STEM students face in their career and how to overcome them.