<p>So, I know I'll be getting into classes that aren't the ones everyone has taken, but I'm betting there will be a few here who can give me advice.</p>
<p>I was planning on taking EECS 281, 376, Econ 402, and Math 425, but some have told me that that's too hard of a schedule. I'm finding my current schedule pretty busy, and I think I want to try to step up ECs and such next semester as much as I can, so I don't want to take something too hard. But if I dropped Math (which would be the one I'd drop) then it's just 12 credits. I also considered doing TCHCLCM, but from what I hear it's probably almost as much work, but just 1 credit instead of 3. </p>
<p>I am looking for someone to compare these schedules for me, maybe give me some indication of how the workload will compare.</p>
<p>Thinking: EECS 281, 376, Econ 402, and then either Math 425, TCHCLCM 300, or nothing. Maybe I could have a different class on there instead if anyone has suggestions, but I think I want to keep the first three on the list. </p>
<p>I'm especially worried (as one would expect) about 281. I'm really only pulling about a B in 280, so how is that going to go in 281, which is hard even for people who are good at programming?</p>
<p>I don’t really know how capable you are so it’s difficult to assess. Overall those classes will probably require 25~30 hrs of work per week. If you have the will, I’d say go for it. That said, ignore what your advisor’s advice if they’re going to tell you that you can’t do it.</p>
<p>If you get Professor Johnson, and if he hasn’t changed the class since last year, TCHNCLCM 300 has very little/easy work, so I wouldn’t worry about that. In my experience, 281 was easier than 280, but that was because I went into 280 with almost zero programming experience, and the professors I had for 281 were much better (although I think the 281 professor is teaching 280 this semester, so you might already have a sense of how much work he assigns). 376 can be difficult depending on your teacher, and on how much time you want to devote to the homework. The class was curved pretty generously when I took it, though. I haven’t taken Econ 402. Is Math 425 like Stats 412? If it’s similar to that, then that should be pretty easy, but I don’t know anything about the 425 professors.</p>
<p>Again, this all depends on your study habits/what your goals are as a student/the amount of work you’re used to/the professors teaching the courses, so my experience may not be applicable to you.</p>
<p>I’m going to sound like a jackass here… But I have completely changed my mind. I want to major in IOE instead.</p>
<p>So now, I’m thinking IOE 201/202, 265, 333/334, and 373. I’m less worried that these classes will be too hard, but whether it’s a good idea to take 4 courses all in the same department at once.</p>
<p>Also, at what point through the IOE curriculum is it reasonable to expect a related internship? I was told it was after 281 for CSE majors, but I have no idea what it is for IOE majors. Would it make more sense to take classes during the summer and try to do a Co-Op next Winter or something, or will I be educated enough for a related internship after those classes?</p>
<p>your advisor will disapprove for taking 4 engineering courses at once, idk the difficulty of iOE courses, but having 4 would definitely keep you busy.</p>
<p>I doubt the adviser will actually be able to do anything about what classes I take. I have to play catch up now as I, despite not declaring, was previously going for a different major.</p>
<p>By the way, does anyone know how hard TCHNCLCM 380 is? I might drop the Ergo in favor of it + a math class, but not if that’s significantly harder.</p>