<p>I am in my sophomore year of community college in California and plan to transfer to Texas A&M for Petroleum engineering in 2014. So far I have a 4.0 GPA and am definitely planning to take Chem, Calc 2, and Physics in the Fall. I am planning on taking two more classes to which I can choose from Statistics, Linear Algebra, Technical Writing, and Physical Geography. So from those four listed, which two should I take to improve my chances of admission into TAMU. I was thinking to take Statistics and Linear Algebra because engineering is so math intensive but on their website it recommends Technical Writing for transfer students (Which I could take over winter). All I want to know is what would look most appealing to admissions when I apply. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Here is some more information:
<a href="http://www.pe.tamu.edu/academics/Catalogs/Ugrad_Catalog_129.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.pe.tamu.edu/academics/Catalogs/Ugrad_Catalog_129.pdf</a>
<a href="http://catalog.tamu.edu/pdfs/11-12_UG_Catalog.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://catalog.tamu.edu/pdfs/11-12_UG_Catalog.pdf</a> (Page 421)</p>
<ul>
<li>Math 151-152-251 look like calculus 1-2-3 (1-2-3-4 on the quarter system), so take those. Also take a differential equations course to cover Math 308 (may be combined with linear algebra at some schools).</li>
<li>Take whatever engineering physics courses cover mechanics, E&M, and optics.</li>
<li>MEEN 221 and 227 look like common lower division mechanical engineering courses; check your CC for similar courses (look up the articulation list for ME at a UC or CSU on [Welcome</a> to ASSIST](<a href=“http://www.assist.org%5DWelcome”>http://www.assist.org) ).</li>
<li>CVEN 305 looks like a common engineering materials course; see if your CC has that.</li>
<li>Chemistry it looks like you are taking anyway.</li>
<li>ENGR 111-112 has a mixture of topics including computing for engineers (probably using MATLAB), electronics, and statistics. See what courses your CC offers to cover these topics.</li>
<li>GEOL 104 is an introductory geology (not geography) course. See if your CC has that.</li>
<li>Of course, tech writing would be helpful.</li>
<li>University core curriculum are breadth courses; look for those similar to Texas A&M’s list.</li>
<li>KINE 198-199 look like PE courses.</li>
</ul>