<p>Here is my dilemma.. I am entering my sophomore (so my last) year as a Computer Science major at a local community college.. I took Calc 1 last semester . This semester I will be taking Calc 2 , and then Calc 3 in my final semester before transferring to University ..Problem is that I was not able to take Linear Algebra over the Summer as I had planned, and I will need it for the Discrete Math class in my last semester -- So I will also be taking Linear Algebra this semester.. (also taking Data Structures) ..so my next semester will look something like the following : </p>
<p>Calc 2
Linear Algebra
Data Structures
Composition 2
(Possibly Physics 1) </p>
<p>As you can see , that is pretty packed .. A bit nervous about it because I also will be tutoring .. So I am wondering if it would be a bad idea to just wait until I transfer to University to take the two Physics classes I will need? ..by then I would have already taken Calculus 3 ..I would really prefer to take Linear Algebra/Discrete Math at my CC because those are excellent professors..</p>
<p>I’d be weary. You don’t want to bite off more than you can chew.</p>
<p>You’ve already been in university for 2 years; I’m sure you’ve figured out whether or not you’re capable of doing well with that workload.</p>
<p>I’m guessing no, because you had to ask. If you could do it, you probably wouldn’t have to ask this question.</p>
<p>I have been in school for one year … And in my first two semesters, I never took more than one math-intensive course…so I don’t know.and because I don’t know. I would prefer not take to the chance. So I am asking other people that have experience whether or not taking Physics courses in Junior year is a big mistake…</p>
<p>As a general rule, community college is easier than university and junior year is the hardest year.</p>
<p>By being a CS major, your Physics courses will not pre-reqs for anything, unless you decide to take Computational Physics or Quantum Computing as electives, therefore you can take Physics in your junior year.</p>
<p>One thing to note. During your freshman/sophomore years, you are only taking one CS course with programming/lab assignments per semester where as a junior/senior, you may have multiple CS courses with labs. You will have to make sure you can mix in the Physics labs also.</p>
<p>@algorithmic</p>
<p>Well, I’d take it easy and not do it. I mean you already have signed up for two math classes this semester and you’ve never ever done that. Don’t push it too far. I was a CS major this semester and entered my first semester in a University coming from a community college. I had to withdrawl from 2 out of 3 classes this semester because I pushed it too far. I took 3 really hard classes in one semester and they destroyed me! Plus, I’ll be put on academic probation. Don’t take the risk man!</p>
<p>@algorithmic</p>
<p>Well, I’d take it easy and not do it. I mean you already have signed up for two math classes this semester and you’ve never ever done that. Don’t push it too far. I was a CS major this semester and entered my first semester in a University coming from a community college. I had to withdrawl from 2 out of 3 classes this semester because I pushed it too far. I took 3 really hard classes in one semester and they destroyed me! Plus, I’ll be put on academic probation. Don’t take the risk man!</p>
<p>Many colleges require that transfer students complete most of the core classes (Calc 1-3, Diff Eq, Chm and Phy 1 and 2), before meeting the minimum requirements for admissions. Make sure the school(s) you’re looking to transfer too would allow you delay taking both Physics classes.</p>
<p>Linear algebra and discrete math are more important for CS than calculus 3 (multivariable calculus).</p>
<p>If the CS major at the university is in the engineering division, it may require calculus 3 and physics 1-2, though. However, they tend not to be as important as prerequisites to other courses (maybe for electronics or EE type courses if required or optional in the CS major).</p>
<p>Calculus 3 should be taken before or concurrently with physics 2, assuming physics 2 includes electricity and magnetism.</p>
<p>Note that CS courses with programming and courses with labs tend to be relatively high workload per credit unit, compared to other courses like math courses.</p>
<p>cool thanks for the insight folks… looking to see if I can make an appointment with an adviser at the University to get more information … I don’t want to overwork myself and have my grades suffer … but at the same time I want to make sure I align my courses up so I am not struggling to recall things a year later when they are more relevant…</p>