Is My 2.5-Year College Plan for a Physics/Math Double Major Well-Balanced?

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Semester 3
Introduction to Computers 3 15
Scientific programming 3
Calculus I 4
College Survival 1
E Physics I 4

Semester 4
Calculus II 4 15
College Chem 4
Mathematical Analysis III 3
Engineering Physics II 4

Semester 5
Calc III 4 16
Linear Algebra 3
Differential Equations 4
Engineering Physics III 5

This will get me an associates in double major for physics/mathematics-going for a PhD in physics (leaning toward theoretical)

I will finish my associates in 2.5 years. I could perhaps finish if I decide to do just a physics major in two years (using the summer session). But I am not using the summer session because next summer I have the internship. Is this a bad idea, does it look bad if I finish an associates in 2.5 years?

And Does my class work look evened out through the semesters?

Maybe I'm making a big deal out of it, but its a big deal to me hehe. Criticism needed.
 
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Nano-Passion said:
Semester 3
Introduction to Computers 3 15
Scientific programming 3
Calculus I 4
College Survival 1
E Physics I 4

Semester 4
Calculus II 4 15
College Chem 4
Mathematical Analysis III 3
Engineering Physics II 4

Semester 5
Calc III 4 16
Linear Algebra 3
Differential Equations 4
Engineering Physics III 5

Looks pretty solid to me. After you transfer to a university, you'll have a good background in material to finish off your bachelor degrees in math and physics and go for your PhD.

Nano-Passion said:
I will finish my associates in 2.5 years. I could perhaps finish if I decide to do just a physics major in two years (using the summer session). But I am not using the summer session because next summer I have the internship. Is this a bad idea, does it look bad if I finish an associates in 2.5 years?

Of course not. The fact that you have an internship and you're preparing yourself for dual majors speaks volumes. I can't say what every university looks for, but if I were looking at your transcript, you would be rated higher than someone who finished their associates in 2 years with a standard major.


Nano-Passion said:
And Does my class work look evened out through the semesters?

Yes. You've got a good mix of math, programming and physics courses in there.
 
Nabeshin said:
Seems legit.

Lmaoo. Its a required course for my associates, its a community college.