It is a common question which I have to face everyday,Why is mathematics taught at university not related to the engineering course we study?
Mathematics seems to be an abstract idea which does not overlap with our engineering course.
Shouldn't it be taught in an engineering context?
No, it shouldn't be taught in any particular context. Mathematics is a common derivative of all other forms of language, in that it precisely describes relationships between objects, whether they're abstract concepts or features of physical objects. Often the abstract and physical overlap and so you just never know what part of mathematics you'll need and so you have to study as much of it as you can. You can't get it all, of course, but at least you need to be able to find what you're going to need later in your professional life. The broader the base you can achieve now the better off you'll be later.
