<p>Hi, I am a first year architecture student and it is about that time of the year to schedule next semesters classes. I go to UT San Antonio and their new curriculum requires two natural science courses and one math course. UTSA used to require precal and physics last year, but now I can chose whatever math class and science class I want. I have a high math placement so I can take from algebra to calc. I also keep in mind that UTSA has gateway after first year and only so many students with the highest GPA will continue to 2nd year. The school has recommended algebra with applications and intro to environmental science I and II. Having taken APES (but no credit) and being good at algebra two in high school, I know I know I will get good grades for my GPA with those classes. However, after I get my BS.Arch at UTSA and if I go to a different grad school they might require physics and calc. I have taken preAP precal and regular algebraic physics in HS and I am good at math but I don't know if I want to take on that big of a load and I have never taken calc before. With all math and science classes in mind what 2 science classes and 1 math class should I take that will benefit architecture the best? Thanks for your input.</p>
<p>As you wisely said, think Grad School. A lot of schools ending in -Tech and some others require 1 or 2 semester sequences in Calc and Lab based physics. Others do not. Places like GA Tech, VA Tech, IL Tech… (get the idea?) </p>
<p>A 2 semester sequence in basic physics with lab would help before getting into structures and the like, so a math class would be the prereq. I’m talking preMed physics at best, not engineering physics, so a baby Calc I or I and II would not hurt either.</p>
<p>You could take such courses in another college or community college actually during summer, Math especially is doable online, but lab Physics obviously not. And you can wait a bit, no need to take anything 1st year.</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice and your reply. I will look into physics and calc at my school.</p>