UCLA Engineering Q&A

<p>I think CS31 here is much more challenging than the equivalent of CS31 at a local CC. Sure, you may learn the same stuff, but the programming projects will be different.</p>

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I agree with what BenedictChan said -- CS 31 is far removed from any equivalent introductory Computer Science courses taught at community colleges for two reasons: the element of competitition from curved grading is gone, and because they are increasingly teaching Java instead of C++, which is the language used in CS 31/32. Taking the course will probably increase your chances of acceptance, but you may have to retake CS 31 anyways if your course teaches Java. :rolleyes:</p>

<p>Hey for the engineering department do we get to pick classes first based on our GPA or how many units we have? Cause I found out some schools does it by number of units.</p>

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It's done by how many units you have, but only to the extent that your units determine your class standing. Seniors (135+ units) pick first, then juniors (90-134 units), then sophomores (45-89 units), then freshmen (0-44 units). :rolleyes:</p>

<p>flopsy, out of curiosity, do you know if it's hard to transfer from one UC to another?</p>

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Yes -- it's difficult, but not impossible. UC-to-UC transfers are given low priority in transfer considerations in order to maximize admission opportunities to CC-to-UC transfers. Also, it depends on which UC you're transferring from... Here is a link that reveals the admission rates of specific UC-to-UC transfers for Fall 2005. :rolleyes:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_tr/Tr_Prof05_UC.htm%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_tr/Tr_Prof05_UC.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Flopsy,</p>

<p>I'm considering UCLA for EE as a transfer and would like to know what is the average class size? Also, if for some reason I end up disliking my major will it be extremely hard to change engineering majors?</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

<p>Flopsy,</p>

<p>If I decide to not take the summer classes I listed on my application because I do not need them anymore, will la revoke my admission?</p>

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The average EE class size is ~50. Yes, it will be extremely hard to change engineering majors, especially since you're a transfer student and not a freshman student. :rolleyes:</p>

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Possibly. If you listed the summer classes as part of your "senior year", and fail to report dropping them as soon as possible, then UCLA will probably revoke your admission. What does this question have to do with engineering? :rolleyes:</p>

<p>Are there any super popular classes/ really good teachers I should sign up for during orientation? - BioE major, but I'm up for broadening my horizons.</p>

<p>Morning Classes/Afternoon - although i'm a morning person i've heard from others just to take afternoon classes - any truth to it?</p>

<p>when exactly is orientation? i wana go to the first one, but i'm also trying to figure out a date for a trip to taiwan. i don't think they've posted the dates yet either, but i think someone told me its mid-july?</p>

<p>and like Deuces, what are the popular computer science classes that i should sign up for when i go to orientation?</p>

<p>is it extremely hard to sign up for the first orientation date since i assume most people want to go to the 1st one to get classes?</p>

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Unfortunately, I don't know of any really good professors in the BioE department... the only good professors I know teach CS or Physics. I can answer your second question though; yes, you should sign up for afternoon classes given the choice between afternoon and morning classes because you'll be more awake and thus more able to absorb the material in the afternoon. :rolleyes:</p>

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Orientation can be anywhere from late-June to mid-August. There's no "popular computer science classes" you can sign up for at Orientation; the only Computer Science class you are eligible to enroll in is CS 31. :rolleyes:</p>

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Yes, it is extremely hard to sign up for the first Orientation session because everyone wants it the most. It usually fills up to capacity within about 24 hours or so. :rolleyes:</p>

<p>yea so if i decide i want the first orientation, do you think i will get it if i sign up for it on the 1st day? should i anticipate each day by checking the ucla website for orientation signups or what because i really want to get the first orientation. by the way, when do we know when orientation signups begin?</p>

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Yes, you should be able to snag it on the first day. Yes, you should check MyUCLA every day just in case you might miss out on it. Sorry, I forgot when Orientation sign-ups begin. :rolleyes:</p>

<p>Hi flopsy,
Is orientation required or optional? My son is already going to the Summer Bridge program in late summer.</p>

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Orientation is optional. If you don't attend Orientation, you just miss out on the various campus tours, guidance seminars and bonding activities. You'll have to enroll in Fall Quarter classes by yourself, though, and I don't really know how that works for freshmen outside Orientation since there's no URSA Enrollment Appointment for first-time enrollers. :rolleyes:</p>