<p>I have heard that it is unwise to skip core classes (such as physics in engineering) from you interest. I received credit in Physics I and II and I don't know whether to redo both, one, or skip both. They both have some things that were not covered before. Anyone have advice?</p>
<p>I have recieved credit for both as well; and this fall I will be taking Physics for Engineering Students I. I have a feeling this course will incorporate somethings we will not want to miss.</p>
<p>And even if it is the same course, we will have a better basis for later on + a GPA booster.</p>
<p>Yea that's what I felt, but my parents make the point that if it is the same its a waste of money. There are a couple of things that I haven't learned, but maybe I should just read them up and do something else. Does anyone know how people normally go about doing this at CMU?</p>
<p>I'm not positive what people usually do but I can say this much: I dont think taking the class would be a waste of money. In addition to getting a better basis for Physics as an engineering student, you will have an easier time adjusting the first few months instead of having the burden of a new life and harder classes.</p>
<p>I think it varies. I remember that in my day "core courses" included all the humanities everyone had to take. If I were an engineering major, I'd seriously consider taking the required writing course no matter what I got credit for. It's going to make all the other courses easier. History? Probably not. Calculus? Hard to say without specifics on my background; I'd listen to my advisor.</p>
<p>My S's going to CSC. In his case they've placed him in a higher level programming course because he demonstrated he's had the earlier courses and that he can handle the class. So long as the advisors know what you have done and can do, they probably know what's best.</p>
<p>I don't think that it's a waste of money. If you're a full time student, you're going to be paying the same tuition no matter what you do or don't take, and one class worth of credit isn't enough to allow you to graduate a semester or a year early costing less money that way.</p>