Advice on Engineering Course Selection??

<p>I have been researching about courses to get an idea of what my first freshman semester schedule looks like, and I would really appreciate it if anybody could let me know if the following plan is appropriate (for fulfilling both Chemical Engineering and premed requirements).
Also feel free to make any other comments - large workload? not rigorous enough? add another class? etc</p>

<p>MATH 1920 (Multivariable Calculus for Engineers)
PHYS 2213 (Physics II: Heat/Electromagnetism)
CHIN 2209 (Intermediate Mandarin for Students of Chinese Heritage I)
ENGRI 1120 (Intro to Chemical Engineering)
ENGRG 1050
PE
(And also an AEW for Math -- how helpful will this be?)</p>

<p>*I will be using AP credit to place out of MATH 1910, PHYS 1112, CHEM 2090, BIO 1105 & 1106, and one semester of FWS.</p>

<p>I realize that Math 1920 is a prereq for Phys 2213 unless in "exceptional cases" (<-- can anybody define "exceptional" in this case?) However, I am planning on self-studying to take the CASE exam for Math 1920 during orientation. </p>

<p>I also realize that I can take Comp Sci 1110 instead of Physics my first semester, but I'd rather not take both Physics and Chem second semester. </p>

<p>In terms of biology courses my freshman year, is there a course I should continue to take in a sequence after BIO 1105 & 1106? If there isn't, would it be recommended for me to take another biology course since I am aiming for medical school?</p>

<p>I apologize for the excessive number of questions - any sort of help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!</p>

<p>AEW is very helpful both for content/concept understanding and tests. The courseload looks fine. If you are a premed student go to Cornell career website and download a pdf of all pre-med requirements and adjust your schedule accordingly.</p>

<p>I agree with 2coll on checking premed requirements. However, regardless, since you have AP and are taking 5 solid courses first semester, you’ll have plenty of time to figure it out without having to worry. </p>

<p>Don’t forget liberal arts distribution requirements for engineers If you want to plan long-term now.</p>

<p>AEW is a time commitment and could be helpful if you’re lucky enough to get someone who knows what they’re doing/someone who is motivated. My AEW facilitator wasted our time so… Now that I think about it I think my friend will be doing 1920 AEW again this fall lol. He’ll be helpful if you end up with him.</p>

<p>Thanks for your replies!
I have looked at the pre-med requirements previously, and I seem to be on track so far, but would you guys recommend that I take another biology course my first year (despite the fact that I have already placed out of 2 semesters of bio)?</p>

<p>Would the foreign language contribute to the required liberal arts credits?</p>

<p>hmm I think I may begin by trying AEW out and drop it within the add/drop period if I feel like its not helping. thanks for your advice!</p>

<p>Here’s the link from their website for liberal arts requirements:</p>

<p>[Cornell</a> Engineering: Liberal Studies](<a href=“http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/academics/undergraduate/curriculum/liberal_studies.cfm]Cornell”>Liberal Studies requirement for Cornell Engineers)</p>

<p>You will fulfill part of the liberal arts requirements with your Mandarin class, and keep in mind that the CoE requires that you distribute your liberal arts courses over the groups stated on that website (i.e. you can’t take all language courses).</p>

<p>If you’ve opted out of bio already then there’s no rush. You might as well open up an MCAT book and work on bio instead and focus on physics/chem for classes.</p>

<p>@blue</p>

<p>Some medical schools will look for a Biology lab during your undergrad. You could take a Bio lab 1440 (I think) to cover that unless you plan to take some other higher level bio class with lab. Best thing is to consult with your college premed advisor. If you bunch up premed required classes it becomes very difficult later on. </p>

<p>Remember you must complete your premed requirements by the end of your junior year if you plan to apply in your senior year. If you want to take a break and apply to med school after you graduate then it is fine. Plan your orgo such that you take your MCAT soon after you finish the sequence.</p>