<p>Hi, I plan to take four summer community college classes this summer, but am wondering what it will be like. The classes are:</p>
<p>Linear Algebra
Discrete Math
Into to Circuit Analysis
Either C, Linux/Unix, or Computer Security (Windows)</p>
<p>I have done something similar to this before, at high school when I took 6 AP classes at one time. I have also taken several c++ and java courses along with multivariable and differential eq. If the first 3 classes are 2 hours and 15 minutes long, Mon-Thurs, but the last class is online so I could study it on Fri- Sun, how much sleep would I get? Is this doable, and get four A's?</p>
<p>Lastly, as an electrical engineering major which class should I take for the last one? I heard C is used a lot for ee more than other languages, so that seems useful, but I've already taken up to data structures and algorithms in c++ and Java, along with another even more advanced java class, and that C class is only an intro level course, teaching stuff like loops, if statements, and debuggign... Linux/Unix I don't really know about, but some adults say its just something good to know about. And Computer Security is probably not related to engineering, but I would like to understand my Windows machine more, as I'm always confused when it comes to networking, and getting rid of viruses. Btw there's no programming in the Comp Sec class, it seems more like maintaining your computer. What are your thoughts?</p>
<p>PS - the college I'm going to next year doesn't include a lot of cs in its ee course, there is no eecs major, and it is impossible to double major or minor, minors don't exist for cs and no one has ever done double major. So I've been trying to get my hands on as much cs as I can right now, hence the debate between the last class</p>
<p>If those are subjects that you’re good at, and you have decent time management skills it should be doable. Just remember that summer classes are generally accelerated.</p>
<p>CompSec is going to be crap geared more towards someone with IT goals, or if it is a low level class, it could be part of the stuff they make office admins take. The C class will cover basic stuff and if you are already familiar with other languages then either take it and sail, or don’t do it at all. </p>
<p>I currently have 2 classes in person and 4 online, you definitely need to manage time. In person classes suck unless you are really into the subject, because you learn really slowly and have a lot of busy work. Not to mention tests with bad prep, and the risk of falling behind. 2 hour classes are really long as it is, and having three of them is a pain. You’ll be going to school at 12 and getting out at 730, plus commuting time if you’re not local.</p>
<p>I just prefer online for most subjects, I know exactly what to do, when its due, the test format, and most books use the online stuff, so there’s no badly made tests. The tests are exactly on the subject, open notes, and cover stuff only in the book.</p>
<p>For four online classes, I spend a total of about 7 hours reading and doing online HW and/or quizzes and tests. No commuting on multiple days/all day at school and I can use the internet for help.</p>
<p>Every one of my classes is slow and boring, plus most don’t like it when I use my ipad all day so I have to sit there and do something else. I didn’t really go to high school that much but this is community college and its the easiest thing in the world.</p>
<p>If your school is paid for I’d just take the maximum amount of classes you can and learn about everything. I think C or linux/unix will apply the most to your Major. More for C.</p>
<p>Unix is nice, but its mostly command line junk, IE its Google-able.</p>
<p>Hmm, yeah it seems like unix/linux is probably better, because it seems like compsec is usually something pick up along the way, instead of devoting time to it. Also most work you do in college probably won’t involved comp sec. </p>
<p>Right now I’m pretty much set on Unix/Linux, Linear Algebra, Discrete Math, Intro to Circuits
that will be 2:15 hours for each of the 3 in person classes, and then one online class. </p>
<p>Will it be possible to get a job too? I have been offered an internship for 4 hours a day doing software design, but would that be too stressful? If I had to drop one class which one should I drop?But i really would like to keep all these classes this summer</p>
<p>If you don’t mind specifying (maybe you did and I overlooked it) what CC offers those courses? Seems like an impressive list of course offerings for a CC summer semester.</p>