<p>I intend on taking these courses and then applying to an MSME program. I would then start fresh in a new masters program. These courses would serve as the foundation but the credits would not actually count towards the degree. Will these credits even need to be transferred? </p>
<p>Not that I shouldn’t take the appropriate courses for the degree I intend on obtaining. Thanks for the advice.</p>
<p>My $0.02, Calculus III (multivariate) is harder than Differential Equations for the students I advise.</p>
<p>In answer to your last question though, you won’t need to transfer the courses, just to demonstrate that you took them and got good enough grades to satisfy the admission committee that you have the prerequisites to enter the program. They are lower level undergraduate courses and cannot count for a Masters degree.</p>
<p>That’s what I thought about the credits I’ll receive for these courses. Thank you for clarifying.</p>
<p>This is the schedule I am currently looking at:</p>
<p>Semester 1 - Fall 2013
<p>Without knowing me personally I know it may be a bit more difficult but do you suggest I shuffle things around a bit or does this make sense? For some context, I already have a Bachelors degree in Architecture and a Masters of Science in Architecture. The above courses are the only courses I will be taking.</p>
<p>You might as well take Linear Alg. with Diff eq if not a pre req. That way each semester you will only have to take 2 classes. </p>
<p>Keep in mind also those summer classes will be at a faster pace. If that Physics class has a lab you will be in class for hours a day.</p>
<p>I’d personally recommend an engineering mechanics course to go along with DiffEq - that is, a Statics and Dynamics class. That is the “central class” of MechE (the first class that covers all of the basics that all future classes are at least loosely based on), and so it’s a pretty important one.</p>
<p>Unless you have a problem with visualizing 3D (or you are far, far above average when it comes to understanding integrals and derivatives), DiffEq is an order of magnitude harder than Calc 3. That is, if you actually want to understand the material - if your goal is to pass with a C then the opposite could very well be true.</p>
<p>Lookin4ward and NeoDymium thank you for your input. I can’t seem to find an engineering mechanics course, or at least a course with that title. At the community college I am now enrolled in I found the following two courses:</p>
<p>Applied Statics - This course covers Newtons first law as applied to particles and rigid bodies. Topics include the study of elementary, analytical and practical applications of the principles and physical concepts of statics.</p>
<p>Introduction to Engineering - This course provides solid foundation of skills to solve engineering problems. Students demonstrate problem solving techniques with spreadsheets, dimensions and units; use modeling techniques and interpret validity of experimental results. Students design projects on multi-discipline teams. The course introduces professional and societal issues appropriate to engineering. Various forms of technical communication are emphasized.</p>
<p>Judging by the course descriptions I am inclined to take Applied Statics.</p>
<p>First one is the closest to what you’re looking for.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>