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<p>@dahtdudeguy
I know it can replace political science 101, but in ECE, how practical is it? I think there are some required social sciences courses, so I thought it should be useful, but I just wanted to hear from easternboarder… and the first three questions especially.</p>
<p>sdy1111:</p>
<p>1) I don’t remember exactly what the maximum is–I remember that to take more than 18 hours it was necessary to receive approval from the College of Engineering. I think tuition is assessed on a per-unit basis but I could be wrong. </p>
<p>2) For math and science courses, your safest bet is Advanced Placement, as dahtdudeguy pointed out. At the beginning of each semester there are also comprehensive exams for the intro-level math and science courses that give you the option of “placing out” of the courses if you pass. So that is another way to get ahead. I don’t think it is easy to transfer credit for ECE courses or technical electives in general. </p>
<p>3) Note that if you are in Computer Engineering you cannot minor in CS. CS (for electrical engineering) and math minors are pretty easy to do if you’re in ECE, however. The math minor used to be even easier to complete when ECE 313 (probability) fulfilled one of the minor requirements. </p>
<p>I’m not sure about Econ and Biochem but if you come in with sufficient credit, then it should be feasible. </p>
<p>4) I think it generally makes sense to take credit whenever possible–doing so lets you explore more interesting courses at an earlier stage. Personally, I think some of the 100-level liberal arts classes aren’t worth the time.</p>
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<p>are you a UIUC freshman student?</p>
<p>I am curious - why do you want to switch to compE ECE from LAS compsci? What is it about the former that you like and makes you want to switch into ?</p>
<p>Hey easternboarder.
A few days ago, I accepted my offer from UIUC for ECE. I will be majoring in electrical engineering. I’m applying for housing right now, and I have a few questions on that. Firstly, could you please give me a description of the residence halls from an ECE student’s point of view?</p>
<p>Also, could you help me shortlist a few residence halls based on the following:
I haven’t given any AP exams and I plan on doing research work. I understand that I need to utilize my time effectively if I need to maintain a good GPA, do a minor (Physics probably) and research. But I also do not want to completely give up my social life. I’ve heard that people at Ikenberry North and South party A LOT and also that people at ISR (which apparently has several engineering students) mostly keep to themselves and study all the time. </p>
<p>Is it mostly up to a perspon to balance these two things or does housing play a major role in that? I find Ikenberry pretty attractive because maybe I might be able to find there that balance I am looking for.</p>
<p>Another thing: how far are these from the classes I would be attending as an ECE student?</p>
<p>I know that there are many threads here on housing but I thought I would better get an opinion on it from an ECE graduate :D</p>
<p>Oh, and I must thank you for starting this thread. It’s just what I wanted. Thanks a lot! :)</p>
<p>@ easternboarder - not sure if you are still active in CC… but thanks for all your comments… very very useful… my S just got accepted to EE in UIUC… still waiting for others… thanks again</p>