Introduction to Engineering Courses

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<p>I'm using AP credit to fullfil my introductory computer science requirement, so I'll be taking my introduction to engineering class first semester.</p>

<p>There are a few classes that I'm considering, and I was wondering if anyone here might have some input.</p>

<p>The first is ENGRI 1280: Security, Privacy, and Information Network Design: Wiretaps to Facebook. This one sounds the most interesting to me, since the description says you touch upon things like cryptography and cyber-security. Also, computer science is the major I tentatively put down on my application.</p>

<p>Then there was potentially ENGRI 1210: Modern Computing Devices: Smart Phones to Supercomputers, which also sounds pretty cool, but a bit less interesting to me than 1280 (at least from the description).</p>

<p>Finally, I am thinking about taking ENGRI 1101: Engineering Applications of Operations Research. When I heard about ORIE at an engineering tour I took last summer before applying to Cornell, I was intrigued by the major, and I still am. However, I don't know enough about it. If I do take this as my intro to engineering course, I'm afraid that I might find the class boring. Then again, if I enjoy it, I might want to consider this major.</p>

<p>Any advice/experience with these classes? Thanks!</p>

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<p>Bump… I’m in the exact situation as the op, any advice/experiences?</p>

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<p>^ Cool (well, uncool that we’re having so much trouble)! Are you interested in some of the same classes? Or just confused as to which one to take in general?</p>

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<p>It’s really simple, honestly. Take whatever interests you the most. If you’re not sure, just sign up for one - you can easily switch during fall. </p>

<p>If you’re worried about the prof, see ratemyprofessors.com or previous course evals:
[College</a> of Engineering - Online Course Evaluation](<a href=“Cornell University Web Login”>Cornell University Web Login)</p>

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<p>wow that link is extremely helpful thanks!</p>

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<p>honestly, just wait to the second semester and take enri: 1270 Intro to entrepreneurship and engineering enterprises </p>

<p>It’s the easiest engineering course you will ever take. much worth the wait.</p>