<p>I'm currently enrolled as a freshman at a CCC and planning to major in math after I transfer. I know I want to go into research (maybe something physics or computer science related), but I'm not sure exactly what classes I should take. General College Physics or Physics for scientists and engineers? I'm actually pretty interested in the latter, but would it be weird for a math major to take that? Also, what computer science classes would you recommend for a math major? Thanks :)</p>
<p>1) Take physics for engineers. They are calculus-based. The other is the water-down version which is algebra-based. Most, if not all math majors have to take the physics for eng & sci series</p>
<p>2) Take any intro to programming course. If your school offers Matlab, also consider taking it. It’s like a mix between calculus and programming.</p>
<p>Use [Welcome</a> to ASSIST](<a href=“http://www.assist.org%5DWelcome”>http://www.assist.org) to check to see if there are any specific physics requirements for the math major at the target UCs or CSUs you are considering.</p>
<p>But, in general, if you take physics as a math major, it is more worthwhile to take the version for physics and engineering majors, which a math major should be well able to handle. It can also be helpful if you decide to add a second major in physics.</p>
<p>CS courses do vary all over the place between different schools, so you may want to check on [Welcome</a> to ASSIST](<a href=“http://www.assist.org%5DWelcome”>http://www.assist.org) to see if you can take the courses needed for CS majors at your target UCs and CSUs, in case you decide to add a second major in CS.</p>
<p>TY, much appreciated :)</p>