What Classes Should I Take for Next Semester in Aerospace Engineering?

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The discussion centers around course selection for the upcoming semester in an Aerospace Engineering program. Participants explore various classes, their difficulty levels, and the impact on GPA, while considering personal preferences and academic requirements.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant is considering taking Calc 3, Physics 1, Thermodynamics, Auto Cad, and possibly another class, expressing concern about the workload and GPA management.
  • There is a question about the difficulty of Calc 2 compared to other calculus courses, with some participants suggesting that Calc 3 might be harder depending on the professor and textbook used.
  • Another participant mentions their experience with a calculus professor who restricts calculator use, which they find beneficial for understanding graphs.
  • A suggestion is made to consider electives such as social sciences or writing, although one participant indicates they have already completed these requirements in a prior degree.
  • One participant expresses interest in taking an Astronomy class, viewing it as a fun option.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the relative difficulty of calculus courses, and there is no consensus on which classes to take or how to balance workload and GPA goals.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention specific professors and their teaching styles, which may influence the perceived difficulty of courses. There is also a reference to prior academic experiences that shape current course selection.

Who May Find This Useful

Aerospace Engineering students considering course loads and seeking advice on class difficulty and GPA management may find this discussion relevant.

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I am in Aerospace Engineering and I am about ready to schedule for classes next semester. I was thinking about taking Calc 3, Physics 1, Thermodynamics, Auto Cad, and probably something else. As I have been looking at this I am thinking it will be a tough semester. I might think about changing something around. I still have to take static’s too, but with that in there would be like having 5 math’s in one semester.
I want to make sure I keep my GPA over a 3.0 and even raise it closer to 4.0 so I really don't want to take something Impossible to where I get ok grades instead of higher grades. any suggestions?

I have been taking calc 2 this semester and I heard that Calc 2 is the hardest out of the math’s from calc 1 to differential equations. Is this true?
 
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I am in Aerospace Engineering and I am about ready to schedule for classes next semester. I was thinking about taking Calc 3, Physics 1, Thermodynamics, Auto Cad, and probably something else. As I have been looking at this I am thinking it will be a tough semester. I might think about changing something around. I still have to take static’s too, but with that in there would be like having 5 math’s in one semester.
I want to make sure I keep my GPA over a 3.0 and even raise it closer to 4.0 so I really don't want to take something Impossible to where I get ok grades instead of higher grades. any suggestions?

I have been taking calc 2 this semester and I heard that Calc 2 is the hardest out of the math’s from calc 1 to differential equations. Is this true?

I thought Calc III was harder. It depends on your prof and your book. Assuming your book will not change throughout the calc series, it really will depend on your professor.
 
yeah I guess that is true. My calc prof this semester is only letting us use scientific calculators... which it has actually helped me with figuring out graphs better. I did here that a Dif Eq prof here at UB doesn’t let you use a calculator at all. I am going to have to talk to people here and see who is the best prof for calc III.
 
Don't you need any electives like social science or writing. If so, take one of those.
 
Well I did those already in my prior degree I was going for. I have enough social sciences I believe, and all my writing classes out of the way, so I just have all the fun ones left :u) I am going to head over to my advisor sometime next week. I got 2 tests tomorrow, Chem and American politics. I am ready for Chem but I hate American Politics lol. I think maybe I will take a Astronomy class if they have one, that would be fun :u) Thanks for the suggestions
 

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