<p>Is this schedule at all workable?</p>
<p>Egr 53L
Chem 151L
Math 103
Physics 62L
Egr 10</p>
<p>pointless but sure go ahead. don't plan on going out many fridays...or saturdays...</p>
<p>That's a little ridiculous. Why are you in such a rush to take Physics? I would wait until sophomore fall to take it. Egr 53, Orgo, and Math 103 will be hard enough by themselves. Find some easy humanities class to take for your fourth class.</p>
<p>Yeah, 3 lab classes will be time consuming, but don't believe people who say you can't go out on the weekend because of classes. If you really want to go out you will be able to make time to do it on almost all your weekends.</p>
<p>In my opinion, you should lighten it up. You'll have plenty of time for hard classes. Take some easy electives along with the harder classes.</p>
<p>You'll find that taking less hard classes and spending more time out of the classroom on EC's actually helps your resume more in the long-term, and you'll be getting the same degree regardless of how quickly you finish harder classes.</p>
<p>Plus, lots of people go out on Wednesdays and Thursdays too, you don't want to miss out.</p>
<p>yes, I also feel you should drop physics, most engineers don't begin it until the spring anyways. The other 3 are typical courses in the first semester for those who are well-prepared. I'm not sure if there are non-science requirements for Pratt but you should find out and take some appropriate courses to fulfill those requirements (if any) or just as a 4th class.</p>
<p>OK. Son had 3 labs fall of freshman year, as well. Different courses, though, as he didn't take physics that term. Sorry, but I don't remember the exact course numbers.</p>
<p>Was it hard and time-consuming? Yes, extremely. A total shock to his system! But he did make time for a couple of EC's and did have a ton of friends.</p>
<p>Are you waiting until Spring to take Writing 20? That was son's one non-engineering/science course fall term.</p>
<p>I'd generally recommend against taking both orgo and physics in your first semester... As a poster asked above - is there some reason for wanting to take PHY 62 in the fall?</p>
<p>I more or less agree with the schedule of death comment...</p>
<p>Physics 62 and EGR 53 are straight forward and the goal is not to trick you. They both have a reasonable amount of work. Physics labs are trivial and the hw isnt too bad. EGR 53 labs can be time consuming.. but not horrible.</p>
<p>Math 103 is relatively conceptual and will make your brain hurt at times. The homework is comprehensive and requires a significant amount of time.</p>
<p>Orgo will eat your soul.</p>
<p>I recommend waiting on orgo until your sophomore year. There is not really an advantage to taking it early, as the MCAT is taken later in college anyway. Taking physics has its advantages in ece classes if that is the route you decide to go, and getting ahead in math is ALWAYS good. EGR 53 seems to be the only constant. See if you can find a humanities / social science class for the 4th. It will be more laid back and give you time to focus on the other 3, getting used to college, MAKING FRIENDS, and relaxing...</p>
<p>cheers.</p>
<p>Do not take Orgo your first semester. That is all.</p>
<p>bsbll - what if we add clocks to the EGR 53 lab cycle?</p>
<p>Firstly, I do not intend to become a pre-med at this moment. I do want to keep the option of pre-med open if I choose to pursue it later. That is why I am considering taking O-Chem.</p>
<p>I want to get Physics 62 out of the way early because it is a prerequisite for many required classes. These second order classes (namely BME 153L) are prerequisites for many other required BME and ECE classes. I want to fulfill my degree requirements as soon as possible because there is a possibility that I will not be funded for a senior year at Duke and will have to graduate early. </p>
<p>I am considering taking Biomechanics (BME 110) in lieu of O-Chem as I have the prerequisites for BME 110 down (AP Physics C: Mechanics + AP BC Calculus), and BME 110 is a required class for the BME major. The schedule with Biomechanics does give me less class time, though I doubt Biomechanics is much easier than O-Chem. This would allow me to hold off on taking a chemistry class till next semester or next year (when I hopefully will have decided whether or not I want to pursue the pre-med track).</p>
<p>Any ideas on taking BME 110 instead of O-Chem?</p>
<p>It's usually unheard of for a freshman to take BME 110. I'm going to be a sophomore and I might not end up taking it until senior year because they usually only offer it in the fall and I'm taking 83 this fall and going abroad junior year. There's really no rush to take it because it's not a prereq for anything (I don't think).</p>
<p>clocks are fun, i recommend building one</p>
<p>83 was full. I checked. :)</p>
<p>O-Chem is not a prerequisite for anything either--it is an even trade in my eyes.</p>
<p>3 labs eh? well, none of those make you write full length lab reports on a regular basis (as far as I know) so it shouldn't be as deadly as the naysayers make it out to be. On the other hand, it won't be a walk in the park by any measure.</p>
<p>so any final consensus? Biomechanics and push off orgo for a year or orgo?</p>
<p>The possibility of wanting to finish in three years certainly changes the equation a bit... For example, the idea of doing pre-med, BME in three years, frankly, makes me mourn for the fact that you won't have time to have a college experience, though I understand there are serious financial conditions. Have you talked with Dean Simmons about the different permutations you are looking at? When the going gets tough, the tough deflect the REALLY hard questions to her...</p>
<p>BME, ECE, Markets and Management certificate in 3 years. It can theoretically be done, and I'm striving for it.</p>
<p>I tried to get a hold of Dean Simmons, but she is on vacation; I'll have to talk to her later I guess.</p>
<p>heh... what you plan to take a schedule like this?</p>
<p>chem 151, econ 55, math 108, ece 27, ece 52</p>
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