Is EE more math and concept intensive?

<p>I'm a college freshman deciding between mechanical and electrical engineering (possibly others). I've tested out of intro mechanics and EM with AP, and am taking intro electronics, vector calc, and heat/light. While I can comprehend the latter two with relative ease, it sometimes takes me a long time to grasp electrical concepts, like Op-amp... The work is just gnarly...</p>

<p>I know it's too early in the game, but it seems that EE takes a lot more abstract thinking. I feel that EE majors can do ME if they chose to, but not vice versa. Anyone with similar experience?</p>

<p>BTW, I'm talking about undergraduate. I'm sure that math can get insane in any engineering discipline at the graduate level...</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>I am not major in ME but I think ME can be really difficult as well.</p>

<p>Actually, you don't have to learn a lot of math if you are doing undergraduate EE. In most schools,you only have to take calculus I,II,II and differential equation and maybe a little bit linear algebra and probability.</p>

<p>Well, im a sophmore in EE and you have to take calc I-IV plus linear algebra. And i believe all engineering are intensive and conceptual in math and science. As for op amps and stuff, as you take more classes, it will review the things that are learn previously so you will eventually grasp the material at least to me it does. Since you have background taking AP classes in EM and vectors I don't think its that hard to grasp other materials in EE or ME.</p>

<p>I teach E&M at a local university. The biggest issue students have is in regards to the math. If you have a good practical handle on vector calculus, you should do ok. I'm told that the course is one of the most difficult an EE student takes. If you grasp the concept that the units on the left hand side of an equation must equal those on the right side, you should be ok with handling the math.</p>