<p>A question for all Engineering Majors do you feel that the first two years were harder than the third and fourth years?</p>
<p>In other words are the so called weed out courses chem, mac, phy harder than the classes in your major?</p>
<p>I have heard that the first two are harder what do you think?</p>
<p>mmm…the “weed out” courses are just courses you gotta spend a lot of time on. Get tutoring, make sure you understand everything you need to understand, manage your time. It’s wise to be smart when figuring out a schedule for the first two years…don’t take Physics, Chemistry, and Calculus in one term, you’ll get overloaded. A calculus and chemistry will be sufficient enough; the next term, do another calc and chem (if you need to do another chem). Then third term calc 3 and physics I, then term 4 physics II.</p>
<p>Just curious does it get easier or maybe I should say more manageable?</p>
<p>I agree never take all 3 at the same time. That would be a nightmare.</p>
<p>I can’t comment on that question yet since I haven’t gotten to my third or fourth year yet, but I hope it gets a bit more relaxed lol</p>
<p>I think that my S would say generally that the first two years are more difficult than his 3rd year of Mech. Engineer this year. However, the problem is when you have a really bad teacher in these 3rd and 4th year classes and of course there is no Tutoring Zone or Study Edge to help because these are not Gen Ed classes…Just your other friends in the classes might be able to help. So, it is a good idea to not be a loner in your major…network and you and those people can then work together to figure things out.</p>
<p>The first 2 years are difficult for the kids that don’t want to put in the time to become an engineer. Basically if you can’t handle the stress of a bad professor, tough materials to learn and as well tight deadlines by yourself then engineering might not be the best option. Perfect example of this is Physics 1 & 2 for engineers and Calc 1 with Kozinski. </p>
<p>If you make it past the first 2 years and complete the pre-requisites for your specific college it means your cut out to be there. However the last 2-3 years are going to be a bit different. You are going to be studying VERY specific material in classes that you need to have a thorough understanding of. Glancing over notes and a classmates HW solutions and cramming the night before a test to expect a C isn’t going to work. That’s more along the lines for a E in the class. </p>
<p>For engineering in your last 2-3 years, you need to devote the proper time to pay attention in class, do the HW and be able to utilize what you have learned. Is it doable, of course! However it is grueling but it’s completely worth it.</p>
<p>Say a student is exempt from Physics I, Calc I, and II, would you recommend them to skip Physics I and Calc I? Or even Calc II?</p>
<p>It really depends on the school. Many schools will release old final exams; if that’s the case for your school, take the final yourself to determine whether you should skip the class or retake.</p>
<p>Thanks, for the information! </p>
<p>I’m in no way skipping Calc II. I would never put myself in that position. I’m just hesitant about skipping Calc I, as well, as Physics I. I know I want a strong foundation in calculus, physics, and chemistry (I have AP credit for this as well), for engineering, so would it be wise to begin in the Intro classes?</p>
<p>I wouldnt skip them a good review is always helpful and if you know the material the As will look great.</p>