Charting My Way to an Engineering Degree: A First Generation Student's Story

AI Thread Summary
The discussion centers around a first-generation college student seeking feedback on their course map for an A.A. in Engineering, with plans to pursue a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering. The student initially outlined a schedule for Fall 2012 and subsequent semesters, totaling 66 credits, but later revised it to include additional courses, raising the total to 75 credits. Key courses include foundational subjects like Calculus, Physics, and Computer Programming, which are essential for aerospace engineering. The student emphasizes the need to meet specific requirements set by the University of Texas at Austin for aerospace engineering classes. Input and suggestions from peers are encouraged to optimize the course arrangement.
Chris712
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
Hello,

I'm a first generation student, and I'm attending college for the first time.

I created a course map by semester.

I would like to get some input from you guys regarding its arrangement.

Fall 2012

ENC 1101 Freshman Composition Skills I
SPC 2608 Effective Speaking
HUM 1020 Introduction to theHumanities
ISS 1013 Introduction to the SocialScience
MAC 1105 College Algebra

Total Credits Fa12 15

Spring 2013

ENC 1102 FreshmanComposition Skills II
POS 2041 AmericanNational Government
MAC 1147 Pre-calculus Algebra/ Trigonometry
CHM 2045, GeneralChemistry I

Total Credits Sp13 15

Summer 2013

PHI2631 Ethics inBusiness
MAC 2311 CalculusI with Analytical Geometry
BSC2010 GeneralBiology I
HLP1081 PersonalWellness

Total Credits Su13 14

Fall 2013

MAC 2312 CalculusII with Analytical Geometry
PHY 2048C GeneralPhysics with Calculus I with Lab

Total Credits Fa13 10

Spring 2014

MAC 2313 Calculus III with AnalyticalGeometry
MAP 2302 Elementary Differential Equations
PHY 2049C GeneralPhysics with Calculus II with Lab

Total Credits Sp14 12

Total Credits 66

I'm getting an A.A in Engineering and intend to get a B.S in Aerospace Engineering.

Thanks in advance.
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
My Fall 2012 Schedule

Monday

HUM1020 8:00a – 9:15a Introduction to the Humanities
MAC1105 9:30a - 10:45a College Algebra
ENC1101 11:00a - 12:15p Freshman Composition Skills I

Tuesday

HUM1020 8:00a - 9:15a Introduction to the Humanities
SPC2608 9:30a - 10:45a Effective Speaking
ISS1013 11:00a - 12:15p Introduction to the Social Science

Wednesday

HUM1020 8:00a - 9:15a Introduction to the Humanities
MAC1105 9:30a - 10:45a College Algebra
ENC1101 11:00a - 12:15p Freshman Composition Skills I

Thursday

HUM1020 8:00a - 9:15a Introduction to the Humanities
SPC2608 9:30a - 10:45a Effective Speaking
ISS1013 11:00a – 12:15p Introduction to the Social Science
 
Even thought almost 200 people have viewed this and none have responded, I have since made changes to my courses. Here's what it looks like now.

Feel free to leave any comments or suggestions.Fall 2012

ENC 1101 Freshman Composition Skills I
SPC 2608 Effective Speaking
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities
ISS 1013 Introduction to the Social Science
MAC 1105 College Algebra
CGS1100 Microcomputer Applications

Total Credits Fa12 18

Spring 2013

ENC1102 Freshman Composition Skills II
POS2041 American National Government
MAC1147 Pre-calculus Algebra/ Trigonometry
BSC2010 General Biology I
CGS2540 Database Management Systems

Total Credits Sp13 17

Summer 2013

PHI2631 Ethics in Business
MAC 2311 Calculus I with Analytical Geometry
HLP1081 Personal Wellness

Total Credits Su13 11

Fall 2013

MAC 2312 Calculus II with Analytical Geometry
PHY 2048C General Physics with Calculus I with Lab
CHM2045 General Chemistry I

Total Credits Fa13 14

Spring 2014

MAC2313 Calculus III with Analytical Geometry
MAP2302 Elementary Differential Equations
PHY2049C General Physics with Calculus II with Lab
COP2250 Java Programming

Total Credits Sp14 15

Total Credits 75
 
hi, I am trying to be an aerospace engineer and according to ut of austin you have to have at least 25 hours of specific ae classes
 

Thread 'Space Stuff and Launch Info'

Due to the constant never ending supply of "cool stuff" happening in Aerospace these days I'm creating this thread to consolidate posts every time something new comes along. Please feel free to add random information if its relevant. So to start things off here is the SpaceX Dragon launch coming up shortly, I'll be following up afterwards to see how it all goes. :smile: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacex/
View full post »

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top