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What high school courses should I take to become a Civil Engineer
I'm trying to figure out what high school courses I should take in college #Civil Engineering
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Sandhya Mani’s Answer
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If you are interested in civil engineering then you need to be good at numbers, maths and architectural design as you need to plan and design for house construction. You need to start exploring on tools like CAD while is used for designing and subjects like physics, chemistry and mathematics.
Courses include a mix of traditional classroom learning, work in laboratories, and fieldwork, it may include cooperative programs, also known as co-ops, in which students gain work experience while pursuing a degree.
Hope this helps, All the best.
If you are interested in civil engineering then you need to be good at numbers, maths and architectural design as you need to plan and design for house construction. You need to start exploring on tools like CAD while is used for designing and subjects like physics, chemistry and mathematics.
Courses include a mix of traditional classroom learning, work in laboratories, and fieldwork, it may include cooperative programs, also known as co-ops, in which students gain work experience while pursuing a degree.
Hope this helps, All the best.
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Brayden’s Answer
Hello! I don't know the exact specifics of the civil engineering curriculum but I know most engineering degrees first 2 years are all about the same in term of the core classes that you are required to take. In high school in particular I would try to take the highest level of math and physics courses that you can. I know for almost all engineers you need up to differential calculus or at my school MTH256. Then you'll need to take at least 2 or 3 physics courses as well. Most high schools offer the upper division math courses so the better you do in those courses the more success you'll find in the college math courses. Also if your school offers either AP or IB math courses I suggest taking those. Even if you dont take the accredited exams at the end of the year those classes will offer you the highest level of learning.
In terms of physics most high schools offer an algebra based physics class but that is ultimately not very helpful because the ones that you'll be required to take in college will be calculus based. Although it might help with overall understanding of the topics the application of calculus in physics is what makes things difficult so I wouldn't be to focused on taking a physics class. Also any just general science classes will help you become more exposed to the other teaching styles that are used by professors in college so you those to help prep as well. Hopefully this was helpful! Good luck!
In terms of physics most high schools offer an algebra based physics class but that is ultimately not very helpful because the ones that you'll be required to take in college will be calculus based. Although it might help with overall understanding of the topics the application of calculus in physics is what makes things difficult so I wouldn't be to focused on taking a physics class. Also any just general science classes will help you become more exposed to the other teaching styles that are used by professors in college so you those to help prep as well. Hopefully this was helpful! Good luck!