Picking the right classes

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>So I'm an electrical engineering major but I want to study a lot of other things in science, engineering, and business. Essentially, I'm trying to skip out of as many introductory classes as possible and use all 18 credits. I have my orientation in two days and I would like to solidify my plans before I go.</p>

<p>The generic first year course for an EE major is this:</p>

<p>GE I
Math 125
EE 150
EE 102
EE 105</p>

<p>I want to get rid of EE 102 (engineering freshmen academy) because it sounds like a waste of time--I know I want to major in EE. Instead of EE 102 I would like to bump up Physics by a year and take the full 18 credits. I also plan on starting in Math 226 (calc 3 vs calc 1) because I really think all that review would be a waste. I'm considering dumping EE 150 (engineering computer methods) and switching it for a Comp Sci class, too, because EE 150 just sounds like baby computer programming for non CS majors...</p>

<p>I already have a strong background in EE and CS but I'm worried about what the consequences might be of taking this big of a course load. Everyone who went to the first orientation session signed up for comparably light loads. Is this schedule overkill? Is college REALLY that different from high school? 6 AP classes were really easy for me, particularly the math and science courses. Plus I'm pretty sure I know just about everything I'll learn in my EE classes. Advice from an EE major would be much appreciated... I do have a social life :) Is this a good idea?</p>

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<p>any engineering majors, please correct me if this is wrong, but I’m pretty sure you can’t pick and choose which classes you want to take out. Looking at the course catalog, EE 102 and 150 are major requirements, so you HAVE to take them. College is a lot different that h.s. (ex: got an A in bio with barely any effort in h.s. and bio in college was insanely difficult for me), so I wouldn’t assume any class will be “babyish”.</p>

<p>Can’t comment on how difficult 18 units will be for you, but engineering is one of the hardest majors at USC and 18 units is a heavy load for anyone. I would suggest enrolling in 18 for the first few weeks, see how that goes, and if it seems too overwhelming drop one course. Just because you can’t handle 18 your first semester in college, doesn’t mean you won’t be able to later. A lot of people choose to take a lighter/regular load because this first semester is a huge transitional period. You might wanna have an easier semester to get used to the school/socialize before you really crack down. Hope this helps :)</p>

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<p>I’m not an engineering major, but I’m pretty sure it’s 18 units, regardless of the changes you make. Also, I’m pretty sure it’s a set schedule, not something you can change (save for maybe selecting a different category GE than everyone else).</p>