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Graphing Calculator for Civil Engineering
Hey
Ill be hopefully starting a degree in Civil and Coastal Engineering in September, and was wondering, would I be better off with graphing calculator? Ive been thinking about getting one, but they are pretty expensive.
My question is, is a graphing calculator essential? Would it be beneficial but not essential, or would it be a waste of money and a scientific calculator would be more than enough to satisfy my needs?
And if I should get one, which ones are pretty good? Ive been looking at the HP 48G but its quite pricey. Perhaps you could point out some cheaper options?
Cheers,
Ill be hopefully starting a degree in Civil and Coastal Engineering in September, and was wondering, would I be better off with graphing calculator? Ive been thinking about getting one, but they are pretty expensive.
My question is, is a graphing calculator essential? Would it be beneficial but not essential, or would it be a waste of money and a scientific calculator would be more than enough to satisfy my needs?
And if I should get one, which ones are pretty good? Ive been looking at the HP 48G but its quite pricey. Perhaps you could point out some cheaper options?
Cheers,
In fact, if anyone on any kind of engineering course wants to give any advice, I'd appreciate it.
I did a whole Civil course fine without one so it certainly isn't essential. I don't think it will aid you massively.
Certainly at my university there were limitations on what calculators could be taken into examinations. Graphical calculators were not allowed so it would make more sense to be familiar with the calculator you would be using during exams. I'd go with a scientific calculator and then buy one later if necessary.
Certainly at my university there were limitations on what calculators could be taken into examinations. Graphical calculators were not allowed so it would make more sense to be familiar with the calculator you would be using during exams. I'd go with a scientific calculator and then buy one later if necessary.
if you really wanted to buy a graphing calculator i'd definitely recommend a TI83+ which is the one ive been using all the way through high school. (we need one and cannot do our exams without it)
however, if you want a REALLY good one which will give you all the derivatives and the integrals, buy a TI89 (and avoid an 84 which has nothing more than an 83+)
however, if you want a REALLY good one which will give you all the derivatives and the integrals, buy a TI89 (and avoid an 84 which has nothing more than an 83+)
cool thanks guys.
yea another worry of mine was whether they are allowed in exams, they are certainly not allowed in A level Maths exams.
i may get one that i can use to help me during studies, I already have a scientific calculator that im really familiar with so i could use that in exams. The graphing ones look so cool lol.
yea another worry of mine was whether they are allowed in exams, they are certainly not allowed in A level Maths exams.
i may get one that i can use to help me during studies, I already have a scientific calculator that im really familiar with so i could use that in exams. The graphing ones look so cool lol.
At my uni they are very strict with calculators, we are only allowed one specific type which has to have an "approved" sticker put on, and we have to put them all out so they can be checked at the start of an exam.
I do happen to have a graphing calculator but I don't use it much at all - only if I am doing a question involving graph sketching on a question paper and want to check I've got it right (because the answers at the end of the papers have the numerical answers, but not the graphical ones). If you're expected to do anything fancy and graphical in your coursework you'll get taught to use a program like Matlab to do it. Also it helps to use your exam-approved calculator all the time because then you become familiar with it and know it inside out by the time of the exam!
Personally I would wait until you're there and buy the approved one. In our case we could buy our calculator, drawing kit and data books in one go from the department on our first day there.
I do happen to have a graphing calculator but I don't use it much at all - only if I am doing a question involving graph sketching on a question paper and want to check I've got it right (because the answers at the end of the papers have the numerical answers, but not the graphical ones). If you're expected to do anything fancy and graphical in your coursework you'll get taught to use a program like Matlab to do it. Also it helps to use your exam-approved calculator all the time because then you become familiar with it and know it inside out by the time of the exam!
Personally I would wait until you're there and buy the approved one. In our case we could buy our calculator, drawing kit and data books in one go from the department on our first day there.
cool thanks for the info
i'll definitely wait until im there. i dont wanna go wasting any of my already tight budget
i'll definitely wait until im there. i dont wanna go wasting any of my already tight budget
Original post by xX_JIMI_Xx
Hey
Ill be hopefully starting a degree in Civil and Coastal Engineering in September, and was wondering, would I be better off with graphing calculator? Ive been thinking about getting one, but they are pretty expensive.
My question is, is a graphing calculator essential? Would it be beneficial but not essential, or would it be a waste of money and a scientific calculator would be more than enough to satisfy my needs?
And if I should get one, which ones are pretty good? Ive been looking at the HP 48G but its quite pricey. Perhaps you could point out some cheaper options?
Cheers,
Ill be hopefully starting a degree in Civil and Coastal Engineering in September, and was wondering, would I be better off with graphing calculator? Ive been thinking about getting one, but they are pretty expensive.
My question is, is a graphing calculator essential? Would it be beneficial but not essential, or would it be a waste of money and a scientific calculator would be more than enough to satisfy my needs?
And if I should get one, which ones are pretty good? Ive been looking at the HP 48G but its quite pricey. Perhaps you could point out some cheaper options?
Cheers,
A Casio fx-CG-50 is now allowed for A level Edexcel maths IN UK EXAM MODE ONLY. Unfortunately not all universities allow it's use in all exams. This is because they do not have a comprehensive list of exam calculator lists in UK regulations.
This is updated as of 2021
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