Engineering in college

[JamesBrown]

Originally Posted by EricH

If you go into EE, as I understand it you will have to deal with a lot of Differential Equations.

I'm an ME student, and I had to take Calculus 1-3 (limits/derivatives/integrals, advanced integrals, 3D derivatives), and Differential Equations. I seem to be a glutton for punishment as several of my classes these days draw on Diff Eq. (I also had to take numerical analysis and a prob/stats course.)

The other guys are correct, if you can't learn differential equations you won't be able to handle EE.

As an EE you can expect to take the basic calculus series (2 or 3 classes depending on the school), Multivariable calculus, and atleast one semester of Differential Equations. As well as some form of discrete math and some form of probability and statistics. By the time you reach any kind of signal analysis course (junior year) you will be expected to be able to solve differential equations without trouble.

As a CS major you will likely be required to take the standard cal progression (2 or 3 classes) and Discrete math (which math people will tell you is easy but other people will hate) depending on the school and your concentration other math classes may be required.

If you aren't planning to take Calculus in school next year then I would strongly suggest you try taking it at a local Community College, even if your school doesn't accept the credits the experience will be nice and it is always nice to have an easy class your first semester.