Programs Sophomore engineering major, is this planned schedule going to be too difficult?

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The discussion revolves around a student enrolled in the TAG program at UCD who is evaluating their upcoming course schedule, which includes modern physics, differential equations, materials science, and circuits/devices. The student is concerned about the potential impact on their GPA, especially since they are currently struggling with physics. They are considering whether to stick with their planned schedule or shift their TAG application to UCSD for a different major, such as chemical engineering. Responses suggest that the proposed schedule may not be as daunting as perceived, indicating that it could be manageable and worth pursuing for their intended major in materials engineering or civil engineering.
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Hi, I am currently signed up for the TAG at UCD. However, I noticed that in order to fulfill this agreement, I have to take the following courses next semester: modern physics / optics, diff eq, materials, and circuits/devices. Primarily, I am looking to be a mat. engineer major, maybe civil depending on the school. As a reference, I am in electricity, statics, linear algebra, and programming right now, and physics is kicking my butt. IS this schedule next semester worth the potential drop in my gpa? Or should I just apply my tag to ucsd as a chem engineer or something. Thanks for any help!
 
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