UCLA Engineering Q&A

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<p>I had Prof. Williams for Physics 1A. :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>How would you compare Morales and Williams for 1A?</p>

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<p>im a junior right now but i want to take this funded science competition during my senior year. I dont want to send in my application next year without them knowing that im taking a science related ec. How can i inform the admissions officer about this? Can i just say that im currently taking it even though im really going to start participating in it in 2 months?</p>

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<p>hey flopsy how would u rate the difficulty of the curriculum of chemical engineers and do u know anything about how lucrative the industry is for chem Es in Socal?</p>

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<p>what about aerospace engineering</p>

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<p>flopsy,</p>

<p>who did you have for physics 1B?</p>

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<p>Flopsy, i'm registering for winter quarter freshmen year and i have a dilemma of choosing classes.</p>

<p>Option 1: Chem 20B + 20L : Professor Baugh - i have a friend who is taking this class and she said shes willing to help me and she wants to be my lab partner (shes really good at chem) but shes planning to take her Lab from 6~9pm (which i find to be very late) and i heard that Professor Baugh is a HORRIBLE teacher and he has HARD midterms + finals, but then there were some reviews that said his curves and grading systems are very generous...</p>

<p>Option 2: Physics 1A : Willams or Morales - I'm considering taking physics because chem has such a horrible professor and i have a feeling that i wouldnt have as hard of a time in physics (but i wouldnt know because i never took physics before)</p>

<p>I feel like i would be better off getting chem over with for my prereq but i just dont know what to do about having bad professors...</p>

<p>any suggestions would be nice...THANKS!!!</p>

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<p>Your posts bring back memories on Knudesen and Young hall. What Chem is Organic chem? I will never forget O-chem and P-chem for that matter.</p>

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Yes -- if you've already made some sort of commitment (i.e. signing up for the competition) then you're allowed to include it as an EC in your UC application. Just make sure to follow through and get proof in case you get audited by the UC admissions committees in April.</p>

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I had Prof. Corbin.</p>

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I suggest taking Option 2: Physics 1A, if Prof. Baugh is your only choice as Chem 20B + 20L instructor. Prof. Williams is a great lecturer, from my experience; I don't know about Prof. Morales, though. I have heard some nightmare stories about Prof. Baugh's exams... :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>Most Chemical Engineers get hired by the Biotech Companies according to most of the Chem E professors. I took a few Chem E Upper Division courses, they were fairly difficult but manageable. Just the thing is, prepare for some quarters with 3-4 Upper Division classes if you want to graduate on time.</p>

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<p>Couldn't edit. So here's an addition.</p>

<p>Usually Biotech, Computer Manufactering, Chemical Companies then Petroleum is the descending order of companies that pick up graduates. </p>

<p>As for staying in California? I hear some companies may ship you to WA, TX, or even AK. </p>

<p>I would stay in Chemical Engineering (Opted for Chemistry) if they were more forgiving. As you see in the Engineering discussion forums, one individual, Sakky, describes how most engineering majors are not forgiving. The risk versus reward just doesn't seem right to me. The risk is the sheer difficulty of the subject. The reward? Getting squat. Sure the salary may be great the first years, but what about moving up? Grad school with that 2.7, hardly a chance. It's typical to see a BS is engineering then MBA. </p>

<p>Also, the curve grading can backfire on you big time. I got a 80/100 on my midterm, average was 90/100 however the Std Dev was 10. So what happens was 1/2 of class got 80, other half got 100. What this means? I know I'm not going to get a B- even on my final grade. </p>

<p>Also, one of my fluid mechanics books, was clearly a graduate level book yet it was used as a undergraduate book. Most people had trouble understanding anything about the book. Average score on midterm was high, 60/100 (a good class since professor said average is usually 50). </p>

<p>To quote one of the professors, "In Chemical Engineering, we literally kick your ass." </p>

<p>Also, the chemical engineering department is one of the smallest engineering departments in size of faculty. I think we have 23 faculty? If I remember right, EE was 100 something, M & A E was like 80 something. So get to know your professors, because you'll see them again most likely. </p>

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<p>P.S. - Sorry to scare any future ChemE off Flopsy.</p>

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<p>If anything, I think they'll really appreciate your insight :D</p>

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<p>If I could take chemical engineering without such a harsh course load, I would. But unfortunately that's not possible. I loved thermodynamics and processes, they were interesting. In fact, sometimes the problems have to be solved backwards which made it more of a challenge. </p>

<p>The problem is numbers/units are very important in engineering. Thus, it may take you 2-3 hours for a problem and you could get the answer wrong. They still give you partial credit but it's marked off quite a good chunk. I would say the difference between an A student and a B student is just checking of answers. </p>

<p>You always have to ask yourself as an engineering, does my answer make logical sense? I remember I had some problem in processes that dealt with the average human being breathing in/out. It wanted the average loss of weight due to respiration and somehow my answer came out to 55kg. I was like that's not possible. I redid my answer and was 70ish grams, which was correct. </p>

<p>As for my plans, I'm planning to major in Chemistry with Emphasis in Materials Science. That way I may have a chance at graduate school in engineering.</p>

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<p>TB54 rightfully stole my thunder. I love how Chemical Engineering typically requires over ~200 units to graduate, which is remarkably high, even by HSSEAS standards. :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>Psst, haven't you heard? They are changing the Chemical Engineering Department to the "Evil Manifestation Engineering" Department. They are making students get up for 5AM classes to make all forms of pure evil! Also, when you graduate, you'll be giving a Ph.D in "Evil Engineering Studies of Applied Evilology" with a minor in "Evil Evisceration of Engineerglish Science"and hence be named Dr. Evil. </p>

<p>Mr. Bigglesworth and Number 2 come with your degree at an additional cost. Call now however, limited supplies available!</p>

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<p>(Sarcasm off)</p>

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<p>Edit:</p>

<p>Forget to add, when you become Dr. Evil, you are given a ring similar to the Order of the Engineers Ring. Except it has a skull and crossbones insignia. The cool part about it? Call upon 4 other Evil Associates and you can summon Captain Evil, which is Captain Planet in a Ninja Suit fighting a pirate.</p>

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<li>TB54</li>
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<p>(This is what Engineering does to your mind. If you start on Engineering now, it's a gateway substance!)</p>

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<p>hahah....raaaaandom</p>

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<p>someone mentioned engineering majors have automatic pte if they ask for it in math/sci classes... that true?</p>

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<p>No. Where did you hear that? :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>I wish it were true.</p>