Is This Spring Schedule Too Challenging?

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Austin's spring semester schedule includes 15 credit hours with courses in Materials Engineering, Creative Writing, Basic Concepts of Math, Probability and Statistics, and Robotics. The discussion highlights concerns regarding the rigor of the "Basic Concepts of Math" course, which is a 300-level class requiring prior knowledge in calculus and linear algebra. Participants emphasize that students needing Basic Math may not be adequately prepared for the advanced coursework in Probability and Statistics and Robotics. The consensus is that the schedule may be challenging, particularly for those lacking foundational math skills.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of 300-level mathematics, specifically "Basic Concepts of Math"
  • Familiarity with calculus, including Calculus I-III
  • Knowledge of Probability and Statistics concepts
  • Basic principles of Robotics
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the curriculum and expectations for "Basic Concepts of Math" at your institution
  • Explore study resources for Probability and Statistics, focusing on prerequisites
  • Investigate the fundamentals of Robotics and its mathematical applications
  • Connect with academic advisors for personalized course load recommendations
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Students in dual majors, particularly those in engineering and mathematics, as well as academic advisors and anyone assessing course load challenges in higher education.

sheldonrocks97
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Hello everyone,
I am currently picking my classes for spring semester. This is currently my second semester at university and I am a dual major of EE and Math.

Here is my schedule:

MATE 202-01 4 Materials Engineering I w/ Lab (I need this for an engineering elective and this is what I chose)

ENGL 311-01 3 Creative Writing

MATH 352-01 3 Basic Concepts of Math

MATH 382-01 3 Probability and Statistics

MATH 382L-01 1 Probability and Statistics Lab

MENG 189-01 1 Robotics

Total: 15 Credit Hours

I know I have a couple of challenging classes so I was wondering if all of this is too much to handle. If you have any questions let me know and I will answer them.

Thanks!,

Austin

NOTE: This was an edit from a previous post with some changes with input from my advisor.
 
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If you are at a point where you need Basic Math, it does not seem that you are properly prepared for Probability and Statistics, or for Robotics.
 
Dr.D said:
If you are at a point where you need Basic Math, it does not seem that you are properly prepared for Probability and Statistics, or for Robotics.
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that "Basic Math" is not simple algebra or something like that. It's a junior level course, haha
 
Dr.D said:
If you are at a point where you need Basic Math, it does not seem that you are properly prepared for Probability and Statistics, or for Robotics.

"Basic Concepts of Math" is NOT a basic math course. It is essentially a class to introduce students to subjects like complex and real analysis and for other 400 level math classes. It has a prereq of calc II. However, I have taken Calc I-III and linear algebra and I am taking ODE's this semester.

rhino1000 said:
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that "Basic Math" is not simple algebra or something like that. It's a junior level course, haha

100% correct. It is a 300 level course so it's not like a college algebra class lol.
 

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