As a hardware engineering field that plays an important role in the information communications and
multimedia era, digital image signal processing and pattern recognition are the core technology of the IT
sector in these days. The purpose of the study is that mathematics/statistics is not only a necessary tool for
improving academic achievement but also a key factor on the signal process track of hardware engineering.
To achieve our purpose, we firstly analyzed the relevance and educational effectiveness of
mathematics/statistics in the course of the hardware engineering signal process track. Secondly, we proposed
an educational case related to mathematics/statistics in the course (digital image processing and pattern
recognition) for majors in hardware engineering. Thirdly, through the academic achievement of the course
liked to mathematics/statistics, we found that mathematics/statistics is an important factor in improving
academic achievement rather than other prerequisite subjects of the signal process track. Lastly, we
proposed an effective management plan on the signal process track by use of statistical research and
comparative analysis on the course of circuit design track.