Switching for Engineering Mathematics and Statistics

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>So I got admitted to Berkeley as an applied mathematics major, but after researching the school a bit more I learned about the major listed in the title of this post.</p>

<p>Given that I was admitted for applied mathematics anyways, how hard would it be for me to switch to the college of engineering for this particular major? Do they even consider what major I'm planning on switching to when I switch colleges? Do I even need to be a part of the college of engineering to major in Engineering Mathematics and Statistics when the major description seems that it is more mathematics based than it is engineering based?</p>

<p>Thanks for the help!</p>

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<p>I have te same question. Does anyone know?</p>

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<p>Hi, I myself transferred to CoE after spending one year in L&S.</p>

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<p>Absolutely. The transfer admission decision depends on which type of major you’re applying for. Some majors (i.e. EECS or BioE) are quite impacted because there are many applicants on some years.</p>

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<p>Yes, you need to be part of college of engineering to be Engineering Mathematics and Statistics major.</p>

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<p>You must spend at least one semester before transferring into College of Engineering. If you are sure you want to transfer, then the two most important criteria are your grades (3.5 or above is good enough, usually) and a convincing essay why you want to switch.</p>

<p>Honestly though, there is no difference. It is not like you get any advantage by being in Engineering Mathematics and Statistics major instead of applied math or stat major when it comes to research or job opportunities. In fact, Engineering Mathematics and Statistics major is technically not even an accredited program by ABET. </p>

<p>I would spend at least 1~2 years doing applied math major, get to know the people who are in Engineering Mathematics, and if you think there is a good reason to switch, then switch. As long as you have decent GPA, you can pretty much transfer anytime you want during undergrad.</p>

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<p>Thank you UpMagic. I sincerely appreciate your response and time.</p>

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<p>The engineering math/statistics requirements are here:
<a href=“http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/current-undergraduates/curriculum-degree-checks/2011-2013%20EMS%20Worksheet.pdf[/url]”>http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/current-undergraduates/curriculum-degree-checks/2011-2013%20EMS%20Worksheet.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Compare with applied math:
[Course</a> Requirements: Applied Mathematics | Department of Mathematics at University of California Berkeley](<a href=“http://math.berkeley.edu/programs/undergraduate/major/applied]Course”>Course Requirements: Applied Mathematics | Department of Mathematics at University of California Berkeley)</p>

<p>For your first year or two, both require Math 1A<em>, 1B</em>, 53, 54. The differences in the first year or two are:</p>

<p>Engineering math/statistics requires Physics 7A<em>, 7B, 7C; Chemistry 1A/1AL</em> (probably 4A accepted); two of CS 61A, 61B, E 7; two of CE C30 / ME C85, E 28, CS 61C, CS 70, Math 55.</p>

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<li>= AP credit allowed; see <a href=“http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/advising%20handbbk%2012-13.pdf[/url]”>http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/advising%20handbbk%2012-13.pdf&lt;/a&gt; for CoE AP credit policy.</li>
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<p>Applied math requires Math 55 (so use it as one of the lower division technical electives if you are considering engineering math/statistics).</p>

<p>Note that L&S and CoE breadth requirements differ. CoE does not allow using AP credit for R&C B, but L&S does allow a 5 on AP English literature to fulfill R&C B (both allow a 4 on AP English literature or language to fulfill R&C A).
<a href=“http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/current-undergraduates/requirements/hss-humanities-current-list/HSS%20NEW%20REQ.pdf[/url]”>http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/current-undergraduates/requirements/hss-humanities-current-list/HSS%20NEW%20REQ.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
[Office</a> of Undergraduate Advising: Summary of Degree Requirements](<a href=“http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/requirement/summary.html]Office”>http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/requirement/summary.html)</p>

<p>Consider the above differences when constructing your first two years of schedule to allow either applied math or engineering math/statistics.</p>