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by Aenima 3578 days ago
I agree. The majority of engineers may not utilize higher level math. However, all engineers learn how to analyze a problem and attempt to achieve an unknown solution. The solution may include known components that already solve a particular problem, e.g. authorize website users with the Spring Security library. Yet the key is synthesizing these pieces into a new solution for the problem domain. Most mathematics teach students to solve known problems and memorize formulas. Students will get far more mileage by learning to problem solve through logic, reasoning, and synthesis. Not to mention developing the willpower needed to keep working through failures and the social skills to work with others towards solving a problem.