<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I am in need of help to select my engineering disciplines. I am stuck between 2 possible disciplines, but I am open to any other suggestions. I am considering doing either material science and engineering (MSE) or mechanical engineering. I'm not too sure what I want to do and any background or how the major is would really help. Please keep in mind, I'm not the best at physics or chemistry. But mediocre, enough to pass I guess you can say.
I think MSE and mechanical are both great options, but I'm thorn on which one to pick.</p>
<p>[Materials</a> Science and Engineering: An Introduction: William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch: 9780470419977: Amazon.com: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Materials-Science-Engineering-An-Introduction/dp/0470419970/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362801722&sr=8-1&keywords=calister+materials+science]Materials”>http://www.amazon.com/Materials-Science-Engineering-An-Introduction/dp/0470419970/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362801722&sr=8-1&keywords=calister+materials+science)</p>
<p>Click the “Search Inside This Book” feature on the left hand side of that page. I had a class dedicated to just about every chapter in the book for my undergrad MSE degree. If the topics look interesting, then it would probably be a good bet. If “Phase Transformations: Development of Microstructure and Alternation of Mechanical Properties” sounds like a snooze, it might not be for you (unless you’re really into semiconductors).</p>
<p>OP - If both majors are offered at your college of choice, you probably have plenty of time to decide. </p>
<p>This statement concerns me, “'I’m not the best at physics or chemistry”. The college level engineering courses will be quiet demanding. What draws you to MSE and Mech Eng? </p>
<p>(I’m not saying you won’t survive engineering. I personally didn’t like college chem much, and these days that rigor may be at the hs AP Chem level. I did like Physics and am happy with my Mech Eng choice 30 years ago.)</p>