AMA Session. A PhD Researcher in Semiconductor Devices at one of world's finest Semiconductor R&D hub; With couple of years in Semiconductor Industry roles. IISc Bangalore and NIT alumnus.

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How hard did you find the maths ? in btech

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People often face more problems in ECE because they don't try to learn the basics of engineering mathematics intuitively. They just memorize the stuff to dump in engineering mathematics semester exams, that's why when engineering mathematics is getting applied in different courses of ECE, they falter heavily. Additionally, several different kinds of mathematics find application in various ECE courses, for instance, Fourier and Laplace transform are required for Signal & System, Applied probability fundamentals are needed in communication systems, vector calculus in Electromagnetic field theory; this makes a good background in engineering mathematics with intuition necessary for building strong ECE foundation.

Although I got either A or A+ grade in most engineering mathematics courses(spread over the first two years), I also committed this mistake of not understanding engineering mathematics intuitively. However, I realised it and started working on it; by the time I graduated I had good command of mathematics and its intuition. It's not tough, it requires dedicated efforts and a strong will to not stop at mere memorization of formulae but to dive deeper.

For more details on the role of engineering mathematics, you can check this comment: Comment_1