<p>I'm finishing up a curriculum in Assoc. in sci, prof. studies, general at my CC this year. I took no engineering classes because I didn't know that it's what I wanted. I took general classes like English 1, 2, Amer. Lit., Eastern philosophy, Reasoning, 2 language classes, psych/sociology, bio 1, 2. and a few Math courses. I took several classes that have a bit more focus on a degree. Accounting, that is. at that time I picked accounting as my major because I thought it was easy, no so much because I liked it.</p>
<p>I don't mind a future in accounting, but it's not what I really want. I feel like since I'm already headed toward that path, I'd just be wasting all that time, to just switch now to a different major now. even though CC is only 2 years, it actually took me 5-6 years to finish because I procrastinated or wasn't motivated. I have 65 credits, although most of it was just electives.</p>
<p>I know engineering is very hard, specifically chemical which is my interest. as for my aptitude, I think I'm fairly average. I started out early on with D's and C's, but I got my gpa to a 3.0 with mostly b's and some A's.</p>
<p>Tbh, I'm not sure if I can do it.</p>
<p>I'd like some opinions if it's a good or bad idea to this major. should I just stick to accounting?</p>
<p>I didn’t mention this, but it might be important. I only took Alg., and never Calc. or even pre.calc. I got b’s in Alg. 1 and 2, an A in contemporary math, and a b in Finite Math. I always thought I was good in math, but for some I always forget the material when the courses are all done. I might remember a few things but if you gave my a hard math problem now, I probably wouldn’t know how to do it. I’m pretty sure I can pass any math class with an A or B, since learning isn’t that hard for me, but trying to retain it all permanently, I don’t know how. There is so many formulas and other things, I’m not sure how you’re supposed to retain everything. How important is it for you to know every algebraic, calculus or any other mathematical problem that relates to engineering?</p>
<p>By the time an engineering major has finished their second year, they have probably taken 3 semesters of calculus, 2 semesters of physics, and perhaps 2 semesters of chemistry. It sounds like to do engineering, you’d be close to starting from square one.</p>
<p>although I finished my 2 years in CC, when it comes to the Accounting curriculum, I probably only completed 1 semester worth of classes. This is since, half of my classes were electives (nothing to do with accounting). I have 1 semester of classes that are not directly accounting, but related to it, such as intro to busi. and math classes.</p>
<p>but yes, if I do engineering I’d have to start from square 1. I guess my CC time could of just been a precursory to getting into a college that offers engineering. I’m not sure my CC even has it.</p>
<p>I’m planning on transferring either way. It’s just I don’t know yet if it should be to an accounting school or engineering.</p>
<p>Well it’s never too late to switch. You might have a slightly higher work load, because you need to get all of your credits. If you’re passionate and dedicated about it, you can definitely do it.
Don’t worry about math, because as long as you get the fundamental concepts down (Algebra and Geometry) you’ll be able to grasp other concepts without much difficulty (Calculus and Statistics).</p>
<p>It may be better to complete the math, physics, etc. courses at the CC before transferring, since it will be less expensive that way, and some schools expect or prefer transfers to come in at the junior level.</p>
<p>Typical courses you will need:</p>
<p>calculus (2 semesters)
multivariable calculus
linear algebra
differential equations
physics (calculus based for physics and engineering majors, 2-3 semesters)
chemistry (general, 1-2 semesters)</p>
<p>Additional courses that may be needed, depending on your major:</p>
<p>statics or solid mechanics
introduction to materials
introduction to electronics
computing for engineers (often using MATLAB)
introduction to computer science
organic chemistry (for chemical engineering majors)</p>
<p>You’d have to start almost all over again. Tell us more about why you like engineering. From the classes you’ve mentioned, you have not yet had a taste of it in an academic setting… not even as much as hs background for typical engineering students. Maybe you have other reasons based on job experience?</p>
<p>You also have to make sure the schools you’re thinking about transferring to will take all those credits you’ve gotten. I’m at GaTech and there’s a community college near where I live and Tech takes very little credits from that school</p>
<p>And you said you haven’t taken calc. You’re gonna basically be starting from scratch in that case (though you’ll probs be done with your electives). Not only that, they physics you’re gonna take is gonna be calc based. Calc 1 is a pre-req for quite a few engineering classes</p>
<p>As a current ChemE major, I can tell you it’s really hard. I took an accounting class not too long ago and there’s absolutely no comparison. It’s gonna be hard but you can do it as long as you stay on too of your work</p>
<p>Agree that you need pre-calculus, calculus and physics to even apply to many engineering programs. It is ALOT of formulas and builds on each course. I’d strongly suggest you try these courses to see whether it is where your strengths lie.</p>