<p>Hi I just got back from SPOP today and i wanted to post up my schedule just to see if i can get any feedback on any classes i should add or drop:</p>
<p>18010 EECS 10 LEC A 4.0 GR M W F 09:00-09:50 PCB 1100<br>
18011 EECS 10 DIS A1 0.0 GR M 02:00-02:50 ICF 102<br>
18023 EECS 10 LAB A4 0.0 GR W 02:00-04:50 ET 421<br>
44155 MATH 2A LEC F 4.0 GR M W F 01:00-01:50 RH 101<br>
44165 MATH 2A DIS 61 0.0 GR T 01:00-01:50 MSTB 124<br>
47000 PHYSICS 2 LEC A 4.0 GR T T 09:30-10:50 RH 108<br>
47002 PHYSICS 2 TUT 2 0.0 GR W 11:00-12:50 MSTB 121 </p>
<p>What do you guys think? I am currently scheduled to take chem in winter but do u guys think I should take it in Fall?</p>
<p>Umm...are you required to take physics 2 now? I don't see it anywhere on the new curriculum. I suggest taking physics 7A/B/C. Whichever one is the first one you need to take. They changed the physics series up so I don't know how it works anymore.</p>
<p>EE majors are suppose to take Physics 2. all other engr majors take Physics 7A. Im an EE Major and the counselor told me that Physics 2 incorporates parts of Physics 7A but is specifically made towards EE. after the first quarter of physics 2 you'll go to 7c i believe. i have that same schedule except i have also Writing 39B. how come you didnt sign up for that class?</p>
<p>Ohh, I see it now. That's so weird. It's not stated in the catalogue or sample schedule. However, it's a path you can take to take physics 7C after. Weird...</p>
<p>oh dang i wish I passed the physics placement test, lol i think i got a 67%. I didn't take the writing placement test yet, im taking it during welcome week. So hopefully I can take the writing class in winter, if they score my exam quickly. So do you guys think i should stick to taking chem in the winter, cuz my schedule is pretty tedious now, i mean i can add another class in the afternoon time but i would rather not lol
and i have a question for jas0n and ShoeFactory, and anyone esle who is an EE major, did you guys study for the "recommended" 36 to 48 hours that the academic adviser lady was repeating to us about 50 times during the workshop?</p>
<p>Yeah 36-48 hours is too much, have some fun man.</p>
<p>I had a pretty stacked schedule and I studied (includes homework but not class time) about 5-20 hrs a week?</p>
<p>First quarter I maybe spent like 5-10 hrs a week lol
2nd quarter maybe 10 or 15
3rd quarter, maybe 15-25 but that's pushing the limits. 3-4 hrs a day is a lot lol. It all depended on when my big essays or labs are due.</p>
<p>2nd and 3rd quarter I started having writing classes (w39b-c) and also my math and chemistry teachers started having required homework (as opposed to optional, which I didn't really do) so that kinda explains the increase in work volume.</p>
<p>oh that makes me feel better lol i was pretty worried before because the 36-48 hrs thing is a little harsh lol so jas0n how are the internships and such coming along? and whats ure focus on, ie. computer hardware, software, etc?</p>
<p>Right now, I'm putting my focus into networking. I really like the telecommunications field. Although networking seems more software/computer engineering related, I'm still interested in circuits, particularly in telecommunications :]. </p>
<p>So far I haven't done an internship. I'm starting my research in networking this summer. Hopefully, things go well.</p>
<p>BTW, I'm treasurer of IEEE-UCI Chapter. You really should join to get to know the others in EE/CpE. It's rare we see freshman and second years come along early. Shoot me an IM or something. I'll update you once the quarter starts. We don't know what time meetings will be held yet.</p>
<p>aite fasho ill hit u up soon
thats cool though, what do u think about focus on computer hardware? and which focus do u think is the best, considering career opportunities and such?</p>
<p>Focusing on computer hardware is definitely interesting in my opinion. Often, I've considered switching to computer engineering, which is very similar to EE. The difference is you slowly focus less on circuits as you dive deeper into digital systems and such with logic boxes. For example, check out this schematic:</p>
<p>Because I'm far in already, I plan to finish up with EE since I do have a lot of interest in circuits too. As for best career options, the hardest concentration and generally higher paying job is probably analog design. Of course management gets higher. Other than that, systems and signal processing seems to be promising. At the moment, the highest paying sector is communications technology, which obviously encompasses many specialties.</p>
