<p>I've been on these boards for awhile and I've been seeing pretty specific questions on the CMU thread (but not as many as I would like to, I wish the CMU thread was more active). Anyway, I thought I'd give it a shot and answer any questions you have.</p>
<p>I just finished my first semester in CIT, taking these courses:</p>
<p>Intro to Electrical/Computer Engineering
Calculus in 3D
Interpretation and Argument (Required writing course)
Programming</p>
<p>In my eyes, "difficult" is just a another word for "time consuming." I think if you get into CMU, you have a certian intelligence level that should let you get an A in any given course, provided you spend enough time on it. </p>
<p>I organized my time well and worked alittle bit everyday. Consequently I never procrastinated but it still felt like wasn't doing much work. And the result ended in higher grades.</p>
<p>The class is, as a whole, probably mildly confusing because its the first time you're exposed to material such as this. Engineering is a disciple in which they teach you simple concepts and expect you to apply them to more complex situations. With enough practice problems, it's fairly simple to catch on. </p>
<p>To answer your question directly: I would say it's probably the most difficult introductory course offered in the engineering school.</p>
<p>Also, my schedule next semester looks like this:</p>
<p>Intro to Civil/Environmental Engineering (easiest one, I know I want ECE so I won't waste my time on a harder intro course)
Physics
Differential Equations
Concepts of Mathematics
Principles of Economics
Wall Street 101 (StuCo)</p>
<p>I'm overloading next semester. The units at CMU work like this: if a class is "9 units," then that means they expect you to spend 9 hours total on the course each week (including lectures and recitations). Next semester I'm overloading to 54 units. If you think about it, a full-time job is 40 hours/week. So I'm actually working 14 hours overtime! </p>
<p>^^ heh, thats cute. Kind of like science olympiad club at school, we have student teachers that teach the 4 sciences + technology. We also get tests.. >_> </p>
<p>Anyway what sort of a degree would a ECE major get? and do you know for IS?</p>
<p>One of the reasons I applied to Carnegie Mellon was for its great backgrounds in the arts as well as being a top engineering school.</p>
<p>As a student in the ECE program, would I have anytime for a possible minor in Photography through the Fine Arts school, or at least joining some photo oriented club? </p>
<p>Or would I just be stretching myself too thin?</p>
<p>The requirement is something like a 700 or 750 on SAT Math I. Having previous familiarity with calculus would be useful. Beware that it is a very hard and time consuming class and unlike moth math classes in high school, it's proof based.</p>
<p>Analysis isn't too bad. I think if you major in Math you are automatically placed in Analysis classes. Otherwise, you'll have to talk to your advisor and tell him why you're interested.</p>
<p>KrazyKow:
I've never heard of that SAT statistic. I'm pretty sure if the student shows a will to learn the material for any given reason, they'll let him take the course.</p>
<p>Thanks Walden, being able to know about the schedules is very helpful for us prospective students.
In general, do you know of any courses that you recommend taking for freshmans?</p>
<p>If you like physics, Matter and Interactions is the way to go. If you like economics, take Principles of Economics first semester with Dr. Klepper (They call it kleppernomics cause of him). If you like discreet math take Concepts of Mathematics second semester with Mackey.</p>
<p>I am an International Student applying to CIT for Fall 2006. I have a few questions if you do not mind.
1) How easy to get internships for International Student in ECE?
2) How is the career placement scene for ECE?</p>
<p>First of all, ECE at CMU is one of the top in the country. For specific rankings, Computer Engineering is ranked #3 and Electrical Engineering is ranked #8. </p>
<p>1) Whether you're an international student or not, freshman internships are hard to come by. Your freshman year should be spent maximizing your GPA for potential employers down the line. By the time you're ready for an internship (sophomore, maybe junior year) you will have picked up English and the only thing that matters then is your past experience and your GPA.</p>
<p>In other words, internships are easy to come by at CMU, but maybe not freshman year.</p>
<p>2) Career placement scene for ECE is among the best. </p>
<p>My writing score is 770 and verbal is 680. Tofel is also reasonably good at 660. I agree these are not fabulous scores. But will my English need further improvement? Any special courses offered at CMU in written and spoken English?</p>