couldn't decide between ME and EE so....

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<p>I'm not sure as to which I want to major in. I know most people say to use Physics C as a benchmark to see which part you liked better, but I enjoyed both mech and e+m equally and did equally well on both. There isn't a topic in either ME or EE that's so interesting that I have to follow it, so I'm pretty stuck. I've heard people say that it's better to concentrate on just one area rather than try to impress possible employers with numerous degrees, so I'm a little hesitant about thinking about doing a minor. As of right now, I am considering doing a major in one of ME/EE and a minor in the other (I think the general consensus is that a double major is pretty much impossible and somewhat useless). Which combination would be better? EE major with ME minor? Or vice versa? Is the amount of math and physics in each major the same? I have frequently seen dual degree programs of EE+Physics, but never ME+Physics so I assume EE is a little more physics/math intensive? </p>

<p>Or should I just pick one of the two, and minor in something different (Econ/business/language/etc)?</p>

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<p>Physics C doesn’t tell you what you like. It tells you that you like science, math, and critical thinking. That’s all. You like the theory of physical science, but it doesn’t tell you whether you really like what EE or ME study.</p>

<p>As far as math requirement, the answer is yes
3 semesters of calculus, differential equation, vector calculus, and linear algebra.</p>

<p>As far as science - if purely science, the answer would also be yes (almost)
1 semester of general chemistry, the completion of calculus-based physics
For EE you need Quantum Mechanics (Physics), and ME, according to CCNY, you have one additional science electives. So the answer is still yes - you need at least 4 sciences.</p>

<p>As far as engineering courses - ME have more mechanics.
You should look at the curriculum the schools you want to get into. For our purpose, however, you may look at the curriculum at CCNY</p>

<p>ME:
<a href=“http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/gsoe/OUA/upload/MEO-Fall2010-Spring2011-121410.pdf[/url]”>http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/gsoe/OUA/upload/MEO-Fall2010-Spring2011-121410.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>EE:
<a href=“http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/gsoe/OUA/upload/EEO-Fall10-Spring11-121410.pdf[/url]”>http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/gsoe/OUA/upload/EEO-Fall10-Spring11-121410.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>(2) Never double major unless you are doing it for a very good reason, which usually there isn’t any. Well, self-satisfaction can be one. But consider how many credit hours you need to have in total - it would take at least 5 years (with summer courses). Sometime courses conflicts are the issues - or some courses are semester-based (only offer in fall / spring).</p>

<p>(3) Minor too. Unless you are doing it out of self-satisfaction, or because it only require 2-3 courses, or the minor is closely related to your major. For example, Math major + Minor in CS. Engineering students can easily get a math minor with usually 2-3 addiitonal classes (depends on the school).</p>

<p>(4) You would have to complete several liberal art courses. You may construct your liberal art requirements in a way which may satisfy the minor requirement. Again, the policies vary by colleges.</p>

<p>(5) Ask yourself. What do you like to learn and do in the future? You can change your mind later. You can spend the first year completing your general requirement and then make up your mind. We always tell people to use their freshman and sophomore years to explore their options. Join clubs, attend career fair, club fair, lectures, speak to upperclassmen, etc.</p>