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Gazed416

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I would like to study engineering. I like the idea of designing something big/important and figuring out the best way to do it. Unfortunately I suck at math. My imagination has gone wild, I've been thinking about something to do with water a lot. A marine biologist? But again, math..

I have a full-time job, so I can only afford to study part-time right now and would like to have a diploma or degree. I'm open to any suggestions - even unrelated to water.
 
I'd say whatever takes your fancy, but this is the real world, and more specifically, South Africa, so whatever qualification you're capable of that's in demand in a first world country.
 
Gazed416 said:
Thank you, not sure what you mean though. Alternative such as wind/water?
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What I mean is, get into some line of engineering that would give you skills to build alternative electrical generation devices..

You should be able to use this skill in many countries for years to come, as we hopefully, love renewable and sustainable energies..
 
WAslayer said:
What I mean is, get into some line of engineering that would give you skills to build alternative electrical generation devices..

You should be able to use this skill in many countries for years to come, as we hopefully, love renewable and sustainable energies..
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Could you perhaps me the name of such course?
 
Figure out the maths. If you think you don’t have the mind for it, patience for it, or if you think you have a mental block against it, you are almost certainly wrong.
 
WAslayer said:
What I mean is, get into some line of engineering that would give you skills to build alternative electrical generation devices..

You should be able to use this skill in many countries for years to come, as we hopefully, love renewable and sustainable energies..
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Without mathematics? Ah yes, maybe OP can design and build Chinese solar batterypacks, considering their longevity, he'd be an excellent choice if he doesn't blow himself up first.

Encouraging non-techies to take technical roles is kinda cute and lefty, but it is the same as encouraging Mr Spigot to audition for the role of Tarzan.

 
RonSwanson said:
Without mathematics? Ah yes, maybe OP can design and build Chinese solar batterypacks, considering their longevity, he'd be an excellent choice if he doesn't blow himself up first.

Encouraging non-techies to take technical roles is kinda cute and lefty, but it is the same as encouraging Mr Spigot to audition for the role of Tarzan.

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It's like cguy said, figure it out...
 
I have a family member that is marine engineer in for an oil rig in the Netherlands. I didn't know there are engineers that work with water displacement. However, if you want to know about water displacement go and ask the Dutch, they do it for a hobby, by the looks of things. He needed a math qualification for entry into this kind of engineering.
 
Gazed416 said:
I would like to study engineering. I like the idea of designing something big/important and figuring out the best way to do it. Unfortunately I suck at math. My imagination has gone wild, I've been thinking about something to do with water a lot. A marine biologist? But again, math..

I have a full-time job, so I can only afford to study part-time right now and would like to have a diploma or degree. I'm open to any suggestions - even unrelated to water.
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I suggest surfing, fishing, skiing, snorkeling or even swimming....

Engineering? Not so much.
 
I'd suggest take a year and do some form of bridging or auxillary math course. If you can't do math your options are very limited
 
click-it-electronics said:
Hi,

Engineering = Maths... unfortunately, maths is the basis of engineering/design... Maths is the tool of engineering... A degree is the hardest and will cover maths in very detail. A diploma course will still cover maths but in less detail. A technical course will still do maths but cover even less in detail. So you can still do engineering with different maths level potential.

As an example - to drive a CAR you need not know much about internals workings of car, to be a mechanic you'll need to know quite abit about the internals of engine etc, to design a vehicle you'll need to know all of it... so enginnering has similar layers...

If you like to design something, you have to decide what kind off thing, where does your passion lie with designing.... Civil engineering structures, mechanical, electrical, computer, chemical plants, Marine etc etc... Choose one only and focus on that field of engineering. Watch you tube videos of different enginnering fields and evaluate your passion.

If you intend working in an engineering field at the top most level you will have to be very good at maths and do a degree course at a University where you study and do practicals. You have to be very good at maths as designs are based on calculations all the time. If you just want to be part of an engineering team you can do diploma/technical as a senior engineer will 'take care " of the maths.

If you really want to do engineering, give yourself another chance at liking MATHS, maybe try again with an open mind and more diligence. There are many internet learning channels and videos which explain maths concepts. Identify one field of engineering you have a passion for and read, watch videos,download books and see if thats is what you like/want. You can even buy books used by colleges/universities from university bookshops (new/used)and learn what you can, as knowledge is cumulative.

As a career you need to be really good as it's a responsible position so naturally the best person will get the job... You can be employed as an engineer, technician etc so the future is what it is... Sometimes a hobby in this field can also be fullfilling... must carefully choose as not all fields of engineering has great work opportunities and its a dynamic job market....

Inspiratonal video : Jeri Ellsworth, self taught engineer
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Thank you so much. I'll definitely look into it more. I appreciate your feedback
 
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