Computer Engineering Student's Required Chemistry Courses

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the chemistry courses required for various engineering programs, particularly focusing on the experiences of students in computer engineering and related fields. Participants share their challenges and perspectives on the difficulty of these courses, as well as the specific requirements of their respective programs.

Discussion Character

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  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions taking Chemistry 111, a combination of two semesters' worth of material, and expresses difficulty with the course.
  • Another participant reports taking Chem 151, a general inorganic chemistry course, and struggles to maintain a good grade compared to other subjects.
  • A participant in mechanical engineering states that their program only requires one chemistry course, which they found overwhelming due to the breadth of the subject.
  • One participant from an engineering physics program notes that no chemistry is required beyond high school level.
  • A student from Belgium shares their experience with multiple chemistry courses and expresses confusion about the course numbering system used in other countries.
  • Another participant explains that course numbers vary by institution and typically indicate the year of study.
  • A computer engineering student mentions a requirement for a 6-credit chemistry course and expresses difficulty with remembering chemical equations.
  • One participant discusses the placement test requirement for a chemistry course, indicating that many incoming engineering students struggle with the subject.
  • A mechanical engineering student expresses relief that chemistry is not part of their syllabus this year, reflecting a general dislike for the subject.
  • A participant in electronics engineering mentions having several subjects with organic and inorganic chemistry prerequisites, indicating ongoing challenges with the material.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of experiences and opinions regarding the difficulty and necessity of chemistry courses in their programs. There is no consensus on the overall value or difficulty of these courses, as experiences vary widely among different engineering disciplines and institutions.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific course numbers and requirements that may not be universally applicable, indicating potential confusion due to differing educational systems and terminologies.

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Assuming you are not studying Chemical Engineering, or anything closely related..

What chemistry classes are you required to take by your school?

I am doing Computer Engineering, and I had to take Chemistry 111. The course was a mixture of Chem 107 and 108, basically a crash course of two semesters worth of chemistry in one semester. It was BRUTAL.

Right now I have a C-. That is without my lowest test grade dropped. So if I do awesome on my final (which I think I will), I could pull off a B or a B- since the 24(!) out of 90 will be dropped.

I am very happy this is the only chemistry course I am required to take.

So what chemistry courses are you required to take (Also, what school do you go to and what is your major)?
 
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i had to take chem 151 which is basically; general inorganic chemistry. it was a pain in the ass. i got a 4.0 in linear algebra, a 3.6 in multivariable calculus, and a whopping 2.8 in chemistry. unfortunately i have to take one more quarter of inorganic for structural engineering.
 
For my ME degree, we are only required one 5 credit "chemistry for engineers" class. It was PITA too, probably because they throw so much at you at once. We can also take two normal chemistry classes as well, but most battle through the single class and be done with it. Chemistry is so broad, it's a hard subject to teach in one course.
 
We don't have any required chemistry at all at the engineering physics programme at Lund institute of technology in Sweden. The basic chemistry we need is a requirement from high school.
 
I've had one course of chemistry every of the first 3 semesters. It was anorganic, organic and some industrial processes.

I'm doing ICT engineering (electronics, computer science) and also having big trouble with chemistry, it really is a pain in the ass (still have to take my last exam of it).

I'm coming from Belgium and I have no idea what you guys are talking about..what is chemistry 107, 108, 111??
 
Originally posted by Reason
what is chemistry 107, 108, 111??

Arbitrary course numbers, Reason.

The first number usually designates which year in college the course is given. The final numbers are merely course designators and would differ from college to college.
 
Originally posted by Maxwell
Assuming you are not studying Chemical Engineering, or anything closely related..

What chemistry classes are you required to take by your school?

I am doing Computer Engineering, and I had to take Chemistry 111. The course was a mixture of Chem 107 and 108, basically a crash course of two semesters worth of chemistry in one semester. It was BRUTAL.

Right now I have a C-. That is without my lowest test grade dropped. So if I do awesome on my final (which I think I will), I could pull off a B or a B- since the 24(!) out of 90 will be dropped.

I am very happy this is the only chemistry course I am required to take.

So what chemistry courses are you required to take (Also, what school do you go to and what is your major)?

I am also a Computer Science & Engg. student, and I am with the same position as yours...but I've got B :(

Chemestry is very tough here! Atleast it's very difficult for me to remember the chemical equations :(

But I found Physical chemistry interesting :)

Oh! We had to complete chemistry of 6 credits :(
 
My major at my university(IUPUI) is CHEM105. It is required, but most students cannot register for it without taking a placement test and PASS. This is due to the frequency of incoming engineering freshment going into the course with little or no knowledge of chemistry and flunking out, which greatly affected their GPA.

Since I'm a computer engineering major, i am also required to take this class.
 
Mechanical guy...

Im taking first year mechanical engineering this year and i really do not know what to expect...

Im not a chemical guy so i have this pure hate for chemistry.. good thing for me chemistry is out of the picture for my syllabus this year...

Anyways, i got my basic knowledge of chemistry from the foundation studies. Chemistry isn't really used in the mechanical / mechatronics field right?
 
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yeah, chemistry sure is a pain in the arse.

i am an taking up electronics engineering and i have a handful of subjects which have organic and inorganic chemistry as pre-requisites.

Whew!
 

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