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Lifer
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Not a bad schedule, as long as you can eat in class.

That. I would also prefer it to be scheduled later considering I am frequently not getting home at night until 1:00AM. I'm not a fan of classes that start at 10:30AM. I used to be OK with them but now I am like, "fuck that shit."
 

TecHNooB

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I go to Michigan State,
I'm currently in: Software Design, Computer Architecture, VLSI Design, and Senior Design (capstone) [I expect to have 30+ hours of coursework per week, between projects and homework]

Last semester I had: Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Ethics, Electronic Design Automation (VHDL), Mixed Signal Circuit Design.

Before that: Algorithms and Data Structures, Control Systems, Microprocessors, Discrete Mathematics, Electronic Circuits and lab, Differential Equations, Linear Circuits 1 and 2 and labs, 'Intro' to programming 1 and 2, Digital Logic Fundamentals, and all the other general BS including Calc 1-3, Physics (Newtonian mechanics and E&M), Chemistry, Social Science classes, English classes, and Intro to Golf

you're taking computer architecture, vlsi, and senior design at the same time? god speed
 

Matthiasa

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As a rule you don't tend to have much choice in the matter.
If a class only has one section a given semester that is the one you take.
 

RavenSEAL

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Ah! Look! A CE hopeful!

Have fun in CA, Pre-Calc, Calc I, II, III; Physics I & II, Chem I & Chem II!
 

Imdmn04

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You are probably the one millionth kid that "loves computer" so he wants to major in CS or CE

Here is a word of advice:
Putting a computer together has nothing to do with CE/CS/EE. Just because you can build a computer than can play Skyrim at 200FPS does not mean you are cut out for computer engineering. Make sure you love math more than computers if you wanna do CE/EE/CS. If you already think pre-calc is hard, then you will have an even more difficult time in the upper level math classes that engineering majors typically requires.
 

T_Yamamoto

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You are probably the one millionth kid that "loves computer" so he wants to major in CS or CE

Here is a word of advice:
Putting a computer together has nothing to do with CE/CS/EE. Just because you can build a computer than can play Skyrim at 200FPS does not mean you are cut out for computer engineering. Make sure you love math more than computers if you wanna do CE/EE/CS. If you already think pre-calc is hard, then you will have an even more difficult time in the upper level math classes that engineering majors typically requires.

Well, math is easy once i understand it, its just my teacher is hard
hes a college profess gone HS teacher -_-

i dont care how to build a computer or anything, ive known how i can do that

i want to learn and research how i can improve the OOE and IOE. how to cut down on the TDP, how to make the CPU more powerful than it already is.
 

DarkForceRising

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Math. Calculus 1-3, linear algebra, and differential equations, especially. If you figure out where you're going to go to school, figure out what their main programming language is (this may differ by department, so you want the one Computer Engineering uses) and get started learning it. Physics with calculus may also be useful, depending on exactly what you want to do with your CpE degree. Those are the basic building blocks, really.

If you want to see a little more of what you're getting into, pick up a book on digital logic and/or computer architecture. That'll help you pick up boolean algebra and number systems, among other things. Also, circuits/electronics analysis and design.

My advice would be to think hard about what you're doing. I went into computer engineering thinking that I would get a job designing hardware (Intel, nVidia, etc). That was what I wanted to do. At a certain point (probably in the middle of Circuits II or electronics), I realized that I didn't like hardware design all that much and focused on programming, robotics, and embedded systems. It's possible that I would have been better off in Computer Science. So if you're thinking about this because you like programming, you may want to rethink. If you're really in it for the hardware (and it sounds like you are), then I wish you the best of luck.

Also: Work on your writing. I know this is a forum, and you could well be posting from a phone, but your writing doesn't look all that great. It is important that you can form proper sentences. As much as I hated it, I had several English classes, some literature classes, more Liberal Arts classes, and had to write all sorts of reports as well. So whether you can write or not, be prepared to do so. It'll also make the people who have to grade reports not hate you.

<-- Graduated with a BS and MS in Computer Engineering from Clemson University.
 

janas19

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Hey T Yamamoto,

I can't really add much more beyond what these guys have already told you. But I just wanted to say, I'm impressed that you are thinking about this stuff early on. That will definitely pay off later on. Good job kid.
 

janas19

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You are probably the one millionth kid that "loves computer" so he wants to major in CS or CE

Here is a word of advice:
Putting a computer together has nothing to do with CE/CS/EE. Just because you can build a computer than can play Skyrim at 200FPS does not mean you are cut out for computer engineering. Make sure you love math more than computers if you wanna do CE/EE/CS. If you already think pre-calc is hard, then you will have an even more difficult time in the upper level math classes that engineering majors typically requires.

I have a question I've been wondering about. Is it possible to go to school part-time for CS, and still end up a decent programmer? I mean, I've never been good at handling all the pressure, but I want to get into CS as well. I'm wondering if part-time schooling is possible?
 

Chriscross3234

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NCSU is a good choice, I just graduated from there

My advice is to go to the College of Engineering open house, specifically the ECE department that focuses on EE/CE/CS. It looks like the next one is March 17. It's free and there is no registration required, so there is no reason you shouldn't attend if you are taking your interests seriously. They should have booths setup where you can talk to current students and faculty about the programs. Each program is different, so do some research ahead of time and be prepared to ask questions. Also, I'm pretty sure they have some type of orientation program for highschool students during the summer, that would be good to look up as well.

You may want to look at UNC Charlotte as well. I actually went there for my freshman year and was seriously considering their EE/CE double major program.

Feel free to PM if you have more questions about NCSU.
 

YoungGun21

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Aug 17, 2006
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I'm not a CS major, but here is my advice.

1. You need to like what you major in.
2. If you major in anything engineering, get cozy with math.
3. Don't be that freshman engineering douche that thinks they know anything because they are an engineer.
4. Don't live at home while you go to college.
5. Don't be afraid to switch majors if you don't enjoy your current one.

Also, just because I read this earlier, read this. http://thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=math
 

TakeNoPrisoners

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These are the major prep classes I had to take in my first two years of college:

Calc 1,2,3
Linear Algebra
Discrete Math
Differential Equations
Two semesters of physics w/ calculus
Three semesters of C++
Assembly language
Intro to circuit analysis

Source: I'm a compE major. Have fun :awe:

The math is probably the most important since a lot of the other classes require at least Calc1. So you should have that done by the end of HS or at the very least take it the first semester of college.

Why do you not mention physics? I have to take 3 semesters of physics in two years before I transfer to uni. This applies to all Eng majors.

In fact, nobody is mentioning physics, WTF.
 

DanFungus

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Well, math is easy once i understand it, its just my teacher is hard
hes a college profess gone HS teacher -_-

i dont care how to build a computer or anything, ive known how i can do that

i want to learn and research how i can improve the OOE and IOE. how to cut down on the TDP, how to make the CPU more powerful than it already is.

If you're interested in that stuff, then you want to focus on Computer Architecture. Keep in mind that those are advanced topics - I learned about those in my first year of grad school, so it will take a few years to really get deep into architecture.
 

ThatsABigOne

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So right now I'm planning on learning c++ over the summer

Have fun. That was my first language that I learned. One tip... if you can't find yourself catching all of information during lec, it would be a good time to get yourself a webcam to record the lectures.

Sent from Sensation 4G using badass hands.
 

terry107

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Dec 8, 2005
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To get a feel for what you will be taking, you can visit the Khan Academy and try out some of the courses. It might even help you with pre-cal if you're teacher is a pain.
 
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