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Quinn (Emerson)
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What are good high school courses to choose if I want to do something related to engineering?
I'm already in junior year but the only class I've taken that kind of relates would be normal physics.
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Cody Gaspar
C.I., Quality, and Reliability Engineering
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Sure thing! Understanding Physics, Statistics, and even a bit of pre-calculus or calculus can be really handy. Don't worry, it's not as tough as it sounds! :)
Robert Rossi
Many things! But mostly chemistry and chemical engineering
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Pretty much every engineering field depends on math and physics, and most also require chemistry. So in order of usefulness, I would suggest taking:
any (pre-)calculus courses you can
any physics courses you can
a chemistry course
an economics course
(calculus-based physics, chemistry, economics, or anything else that dips into applied math will give you a good primer on engineering)
If you have more than one of the options above available to you, take the best teacher you can. By that I don't mean the easiest one, I mean the one that students have to admit they learn a lot from, even if their class is a lot of work. You'll be thankful for them in college, trust me!
There are a LOT of engineering sub-fields, from management (Industrial) to biochemical (bacteria farming). They require different aptitudes, for example Cody's requires lots of statistics and biochemical requires a lot of biology. But they all require solid math, so that's the sure-fire thing to make sure you are good at, like, and can handle.
any (pre-)calculus courses you can
any physics courses you can
a chemistry course
an economics course
(calculus-based physics, chemistry, economics, or anything else that dips into applied math will give you a good primer on engineering)
If you have more than one of the options above available to you, take the best teacher you can. By that I don't mean the easiest one, I mean the one that students have to admit they learn a lot from, even if their class is a lot of work. You'll be thankful for them in college, trust me!
There are a LOT of engineering sub-fields, from management (Industrial) to biochemical (bacteria farming). They require different aptitudes, for example Cody's requires lots of statistics and biochemical requires a lot of biology. But they all require solid math, so that's the sure-fire thing to make sure you are good at, like, and can handle.
Bruce B. Nyerges
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When you step into college, you'll likely begin with Calculus 101 and Physics 101. I recall the lecture hall for Physics accommodating 500 students, which can seem a bit daunting. The professor might say...look to your right and your left. Only one of you will make it through to engineering. This is merely a strategy to intimidate or scare you. But don't let that worry you...you're going to do great.
Having some knowledge of physics and calculus from high school is certainly advantageous, but it's not a deal-breaker if you don't. These high school classes offer a glimpse into the subjects, but since everyone begins with the Intro classes in college, it's not difficult to keep pace even if you haven't taken these classes in high school.
Even for those students who need to start college with a pre-calculus class, it's perfectly fine. It simply means you'll have to take a few extra quarters of math classes to reach college-level calculus.
Some students might realize that they don't have the knack for math and science required for engineering and choose a different path or major. Others might find that it's exactly what they love and enjoy delving into those equations and concepts.
Remember, life is a journey. Best of luck on your path!
Having some knowledge of physics and calculus from high school is certainly advantageous, but it's not a deal-breaker if you don't. These high school classes offer a glimpse into the subjects, but since everyone begins with the Intro classes in college, it's not difficult to keep pace even if you haven't taken these classes in high school.
Even for those students who need to start college with a pre-calculus class, it's perfectly fine. It simply means you'll have to take a few extra quarters of math classes to reach college-level calculus.
Some students might realize that they don't have the knack for math and science required for engineering and choose a different path or major. Others might find that it's exactly what they love and enjoy delving into those equations and concepts.
Remember, life is a journey. Best of luck on your path!