Is this double or fine?

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Here is my schedule for the next two semesters

Spring 2019: 16 Credits
ATM 211 Weather Analysis and Forecasting
ATM 405 Water and Climate Change
ECO 300 Intermediate Microeconomics
MAT 299 Introduction to Proofs
MAT 311 Ordinary Differential Equations

Summer 2019:
Applied Linear Algebra (program at UIUC) self-pace have 3 months to finish from the starting date
ECON 303: Intermediate Macroeconomics S2 = 8 weeks of the semester after S1 (6/10/2019 – 8/1/2019 plus finals)

Fall 2019: (may change but this is what I predict)
MAT 312/312Z Basic Analysis (3)
MAT 326/326Z Classical Algebra (3)
ATM 316 Dynamic Meteorology I (3)
ATM 320 Atmospheric Thermodynamics (3)
ATM 311 Severe and Hazardous Weather and Forecasting (4)
GER 101 Elementary German I (4)

I’m taking ATM as electives, my goal is to take Synoptic Meteorology I.

Math major/Economics minor

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6 classes at once is a very difficult schedule.

I see on another thread that you have (or had) a GPA of 2.4. To me anything below a 3.0 suggests that you really aren’t learning the material from your courses very well. Over time this is going to cause you to fall behind as you get into higher level and more difficult courses. It also will make graduate school unlikely.

I would strongly suggest that you take fewer courses at once, spend less time on-line, study harder, and try to get A’s rather than C’s.

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That’s incredibly STEM- heavy. The closest thing to a bit of relief from formulas and analysis is German-- and I’m not sure I would put German into the “relief” category.

I guess my question is why you would make such a choice? Your college will surely require some Gen Ed courses–Why not include English Comp and some less intense courses during these two semesters.

And I agree-- that 6 courses is a lot for anyone. But for someone with a 2.4 it seems like a recipe for disaster. It’s one thing to say “I’ll turn it around and do better.” It’s another thing when it’s a cold February or November morning and you’re getting up at 6 am for hours and hours and hours of classes.

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I agree with @DadTwoGirls. Taking fewer courses each semester will give you more time to study. Two summer courses crammed into 7-12 weeks is too much in too short a time. You can’t take 20 credits/semester without your adviser’s approval, and if you’ve been struggling academically they’re not likely to approve it. What’s the rush?

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@austinmshauri I’m not rushing. I was originally a chemistry major but switched this early October to math since is been my passion since community college. I chose to major in chemistry because of the math it had, yet I still liked the material I just had a hard time trying to explain the simple or sometimes hard concepts to my friends and peers. I only have a foreign language to complete for my gen eds. I have five more semesters left and have 89 credits. If you remove the chemistry courses my GPA is higher. I might remove German and leave it with five classes. I may also audit ATM 311 but will see next semester.

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What happens if you take a 6th semester?

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I agree…my immediate thought is why so many STEM courses in one semester? spread them out

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I’ve decided to move Elementary German I (4) to Fall 2020.

Fall 2019: 15 credits
AMAT 312: Basic Analysis (3)
AMAT 326: Classical Algebra (3)
AATM 316: Dynamic Meteorology I (3)
AATM 320: Atmospheric Thermodynamics (3)
AATM 311: Severe and Hazardous Weather and Forecasting (3)

Spring 2020: 12 credits
AMAT 327: Elementary Abstract Algebra (3)
AATM 317: Dynamic Meteorology II (3)
AATM 321: Physical Meteorology (4)
AATM 350: Meteorological Data Analysis and Visualization (2)

Fall 2020: 13 credits
AMAT 413: Advanced Calculus I (3)
AATM 400 Synoptic Meteorology I (3)
GER 101 Elementary German I (4)
AECO 385/385Z Environmental Economics (3)

Spring 2021 (Last Semester )
AMAT 414: Advanced Calculus II (3)
AATM 401: Synoptic Meteorology II (3)
One Economics course (3)
GER 102 Elementary German II (If I like 101)

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Does this look better?

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Here is
Spring 2019: 16 credits

AATM 211: Weather Analysis & Forecasting (4)
AATM 405: Water and Climate Change (3)
AECO 300: Intermediate Microeconomics (3)
AMAT 299: Introduction to Proofs (3)
AMAT 311: Ordinary Differential Equations (3)

Now, I’m considering switching AATM 405 with AMAT 409 which is Vector Analysis. Is Three math courses a lot? Since Math has been my passion, I believe I can handle it. Has anyone taken Vector analysis with ODE?

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I’ve always loved math as well.

But you need some Gen Ed’s and some electives to graduate. Can’t you include an English or a History or a sociology course in there somewhere, just to give yourself a breath of fresh air?

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My last gen ed is foreign language. Already completed the other gen Ed’s

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So, if you’re to graduate on time, you have no choice but to have two semesters full of STEM classes?? Who on earth advised you during earlier semesters?

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That what happens when you’re a transfer student

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No, it’s not. It shouldn’t, and it wasn’t my experience.

Personally I would consider taking an extra semester.

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Even if i did take an extra semester it will still be the same outcome

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You seem to be pushing pretty hard for someone to say it’s OK. Personally I disagree, but if you think it will work, then go for it.

If you don’t think it will work you’ll need to work on alternatives.

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Can you take an extra semester to spread your courses out more?

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I’m not trying to push myself. I know the outcome of what I’m doing will be really tough and hard. Although, since I’m taking the subjects I am passionate about. I will be okay but I know I will have to work very hard and have better time management. I just hope they offer that CS course. Since my major math requires two math courses. I have one done.

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If math and meteorology are your passions then you should be fine. But please adjust schedule during add/drop periods if necessary.