How much E&M do you need for a mechanical engineering degree?

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How much E&M is involved in a MechE degree? I'm a high school senior in AP Physics C: E&M and I hate it with a passion. I loved Mechanics, but E&M is terrible. Would I just need to take the one required class (Physics 2), or do I need to use multiple E&M concepts throughout undergrad? I am going to Georgia Tech btw.
 
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Virtually zero E&M is required or used; but keep in mind that classes/subjects can be very different between high-school and college---you might not feel the same way once you get there.
 
E&M may not be needed for ME, but there are many parallels between fluid dynamics and electromagnetics, - both conceptually and mathematically. Draw whatever conclusions you can from that fact.