<p>Howdy,
I am an entering freshman planning on majoring in Computer Engineering. My New Student Conference is coming up in about a week, and I am trying to make a draft of my schedule for next year. I will be entering with 34 hours of AP credit which I plan to use.</p>
<p>So far, I am considering taking:
ENGR 111 (2)
MATH 251 (3)
CHEM 107 (3)
CHEM 117 (1)
CSCE 121 (4)
POLS 207 (3)</p>
<p>I was hoping someone could share their experiences having already taken any of these classes. Specifically, I am interested to know how taking MATH 251 as a freshman worked out. Also, my academic adviser told me that I could get credit for ENGR 112 and CSCE 113 by taking CSCE 121. Has anybody on a "track D" engineering major taken this class? I would like to get credit for ENGR 111 and 112 as soon as possible so that I can take upper level classes. </p>
<p>I appreciate any opinions or suggestions as to how I can improve my schedule!
Thanks!
-aaron2015</p>
<p>You and my boyfriend are the same major AND he also entered with 30 something AP credits or so, awesome! Ha. Make sure you only accept AP credit that is used in your major, otherwise you’ll have excess credit that doesn’t do anything (which can be bad if you go over the amount of hours your degree recommends). From what I remember, he took the exact same courses in Fall 2010 that you listed (minus one…he took something else, not sure which). He received a B in Math 251 (he could have received an A, but sometimes he doesn’t study as much as he should haha). Generally speaking, I heard 251 isn’t that bad, but Math 308 (Diff. Eq) on the other hand…I’ve heard horror stories…but you probably won’t be taking that until Spring or so. I can’t answer your question about the CSCE 121 course though…I’ll be sure to ask him and let you know if I remember (: I’ll probably get back to you on Tuesday, hopefully that’s not too late.</p>
<p>sandrabui,</p>
<p>Thank you for the advice about AP credits! I’m actually still trying to decide if I should use the credit that I have for some classes, such as physics, which are required for my major. Do you know if your boyfriend took PHYS 218 or 208? Also, if I do not take the CSCE 121 class, I was told I could enroll in ENGR 111 and 112 concurrently. Do you or your boyfriend know anyone who has done this? I appreciate your help thus far!</p>
<p>When my son attended his NSC back in June for the same major as yours, the main difference was that he was encouraged to take an elective that will count for 2 different requirements of Visual & Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, and/or Humanities. Not much was left as available for that requirement.
Also, his adviser recommended doing Physics before Chemistry. Even with a 4 on the AP Physics C test, they felt that physics needs to be taken there (same with calculus). They seem fine about give AP credit for English, history, and government, but not so much for Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry.
Good Luck!</p>
<p>I know for a fact that he did not take any Physics because he had AP credit for both Physics B and C. Which AP Physics exam did you take in high school? If you took Physics B, you only get credit for 201 and 202. If you took Physics C, you get credit for 201 or 218 (if you got at least a 3 on the Mechanics section) and you get credit for 202 or 208 or 219 (if you got at least a 3 on the E &M portion). So…if you took Physics C and passed it, you should go ahead and accept it. AP Physics B gives you credit for basic college physics, and I don’t think you degree plan lists Physics 201 or 202, right (I might be wrong…)? So I wouldn’t accept the Physics B credit. (more info on AP credit here: <a href=“http://mars.tamu.edu/testingsite/PDFfiles/AP.PDF[/url]”>http://mars.tamu.edu/testingsite/PDFfiles/AP.PDF</a>)</p>
<p>If I am correct, the only science course you ever need to take in your major (assuming you have enough AP Physics credits) is Chem 107/117, which you’ve already listed on your schedule. </p>
<p>I’m not so sure about the concurrent enrollment of ENGR 111 + 112 though. I’ll be sure to ask him when I see him tomorrow!</p>
<p>S2, accepted all the AP credits / college equivalent courses allowed to satisfy any requirement. He also took the dual credit for GE req. DO NOT REPEAT (2 sons in 2 Us mentioned that). There is no guarantee you will do well. Does it help in the future? It is a matter of opinion, personal and who is teaching it. Junior and Senior classes are very demanding, and sometime you cannot take what is recommended as layout plus the pereq that have to plan ahead. When you lessen the freshman/Soph requirement, then you can move ahead and have the ability to leverage. This allow you the flexibility to juggle courses and balance the load in upper division. Doing this will allow you to graduate in 4 years or graduate ahead / or fast tract. Even by doing this, both sons (2different U) still has to attended summer schools. PS: do look into summer study aboard in CS. The key is look at your curriculum layout and plan beyond freshman (provide you stay in similar major can change latest by Sorp). </p>
<p>2 cents comments from one graduated CompSEng, and one Senior EE, mom.</p>
<p>Aforementioned boyfriend here, who actually did get an A in M251 (and 34 AP hours as well). Those courses look perfect, I would stick to that if possible. I took the same courses my first semester, but ENGR 111 and 112 (yes, it’s possible) instead of CS 121. I would strongly advise against what I did because 112 and CS 113 are the exact same course. They use the same slides and go over the same chapters, and you should minimize time with Daugherity, who really shouldn’t be teaching in college. If you didn’t test out, are physics 208 and 218 in your CBK? If not, you’ll do yourself a huge favor by taking ECEN 248 and CSCE 222 (and 221 if you can) in the spring. If they are in the CBK and you haven’t tested out, you can’t take (cs or ee) 2xx courses yet, so knock out some electives like stats and physics, and get to math 308 as soon as you can, as it’s required for ECEN 214. And as Sandra said before, DO NOT accept AP credits unless the course is in your degree plan. You’ll be stuck with excess credits, which can mean out of state tuition later on. One more thing: while you’re finishing up your math requirements pretty quickly, you should take physics relatively soon, so that you’re up to par on your calculus. I am so glad I tested out because some of the problems I see people struggle with are way worse than those on the AP physics C exam. And since you’ll be jumping right into 121, read up on C++ and perhaps try some online tutorials. You’ll thank yourself later when you don’t waste all your time on programming assignments (trust me, this is all too common for me), especially with 17 hours your first semester. Good luck, and don’t let academics ruin your experience at aggieland!</p>
<p>Thank you all for your advice!</p>
<p>sandrabui, I do have credit for PHYS 208 and 218, so the only classes remaining in my CBK are ENGR 111, 112, and CHEM 107 and 117. If I complete these my first semester, I will be able to take upper level classes second semester, correct? And just to be clear, you would recommend taking the CSCE 121 course rather than ENGR 112? It looks like Daugherity is the only professor for CSCE 121. Thanks for your help, and I’m glad I know someone else has taken this schedule before.</p>
<p>Hopefully, by shaving off these lower level classes my first semester I will be a semester ahead of schedule, leaving me time to get involved in organizations or study abroad, as ucla011 mentioned.</p>