<p>There is a possibility I may switch to a physics or mathematics major in the future. Right now though I'm doing engineering. I'm taking classes that also work for these two majors as well. After reading the catalogue about the requirements I do have some questions regarding requirements for the majors:</p>
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<li><p>For mathematics major I understood that I can do the chem1A-B-C series instead of the physics series. In this case what labs do I need to enroll in? 1LB-1LC or 1LE?</p></li>
<li><p>For a mathematics major, since I skipped out on physics 7a (via placement exam), will physics 7C-D satisfy the physics requirement as well?</p></li>
<li><p>For a physics major, it says we need to complete Physics 53 or another programming course. Is MAE10 considered a programming course? Is so will it satisfy this requirement?</p></li>
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<li><p>as a math major, you do not need to enroll in the lab. the lab is not a conditional co-requisite for general chemistry lecture. additionally, 1le is intended for those not going onto more chemistry. While you do not have to take more chem, keep in mind that the GE require that you take a lab or performance class. if you enroll in physics, the lab sections (7la for example) are required, so you cant get out. </p></li>
<li><p>From the 2009-10 catalog (im assuming you are a rising frosh) “One three-quarter lecture course sequence selected from Chemistry 1A-B-C, Physics 7A-B-D, 7A-B-E, or 7B-D-E (or Physics 2 and 7C-D, Physics 2 and 7C-E, or Physics 7C-D-E).”
so you will have to be doing science for a year. </p></li>
<li><p>yes it is, but A. double check with a physics rep or counselor. their little computers allow you to enroll in anything and waive any requirements if they thing you have done something “close enough”.
B. the physics programming class (phys 53) is more math intensive for people you physicist you use programming to do math. the engineering programming class are not as intensive. if you plan on going into grad school and using computers, the programming ability will be useful. if you are in engineering, i would see if you could count phys 53 as your programming requirement incase you decide to stay in engineering, unless you are trying to get out of the programming class. in which case, do whatever.</p></li>
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<p>^LOL I don’t at this moment. I’m feeling really good about chemical engineering but I always like to have a backup plan just in case my current plans do not work out.</p>