<p>How difficult is Math 33A and Physics 4BL over the summer and in general? Are there any issues with taking 4BL before 4AL? (I’m currently wait-listed for 4AL but enrolled in 4BL.)</p>
<p>I want to complete EE in 4 years…cant afford 5-6 years. So how much would I have to study like on average weekdays and on the weekends?</p>
<p>In response to OneKingOneLife, I’ll try to take a stap at some of your questions (I’m a 3rd year E.E. major, straight path)</p>
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I’m not sure how well anyone can really answer this question since it’s really a matter of what kind of things you’re looking for. Personally, I’m actually looking to get into finance - and quite surprisingly, I feel that my engineering background has actually given me somewhat of an interesting advantage over business majors (people are intrigued and at the same time impressed with the analytical/problem-solving skills that eng majors have)</p>
<p>On the other hand - if you’re looking to into industry at like Raytheon, Cisco, Lockheed, etc - it’s really important that you have not only the GPA, but a lot of project-based experience. If you join IEEE’s NATCAR team for example, you have a pretty good shot at landing a job at these companies doing hardware or something. You can also always play up the end-of-quarter projects that a lot of the EE classes have (ex. Raytheon was looking for systems and signals people so I know my friend really highlighted her EE102/EE113 projects and got an internship with them). </p>
<p>IMO there are plenty of tech companies that come to recruit at UCLA so as long as you’ve got a strong background (and a little luck) I think the opportunities for EE majors are just fine. </p>
<p>I will say one thing though - I think that to take advantage of all the opportunities for CS and EE combined, it might be a good idea to consider the EECS option. I’d pretty much tell anyone to stay away from EE Biomed option because you really don’t get deep enough into anything…</p>
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<p>I’m not sure if you mean from the industry or student perspective…from the student perspective EE is right up there with CS/CSE as one of the most challenging engineering paths. It’s serious business…you’re never going to hear anyone scoff at how EE people have it “easy” lol.</p>
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Honestly it really depends on how much credit you come into UCLA with, how fast you wanna graduate/how many classes you’re willing to take per quarter. I came in with AP credit for writing, math, history, and chemistry. So as a result, I never had to go by the “suggested curriculum” they gave out to the freshmen. On average I’ve always taken 3-4 classes and from now until I graduate next spring (on time) I will only need to take 3 classes. That’s not true for everyone however. I have a number of friends who took 4-5 on average the past 3 years so that senior year they could do 3-3-3. Life can get pretty tough depending on the classes you choose to take. </p>
<p>I really really stress doing your research ahead of time using bruinwalk and talking with students in engineering societies and classes to learn about professors and what classes are time-consuming. It can make a HUGE difference. Like I don’t think anyone in their right mind should ever attempt CS32, Physics 4BL, EE103, and EE102, for example. </p>
<p>For me, life is pretty good 
I think as time goes on, you learn how to be a more efficient student so you can really balance a great social life with studies.</p>
<p>Hope that helps! Good luck!</p>
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<p>I’d really like to help but you’d have to clarify your situation a little more…ie how much course credit are you coming in with, if you’re willing to take summer classes, and what kinda grades you’re aiming to get (I know people who jam 4/5 classes a quarter but it doesn’t seem like they do too well in them but they’re just trying to get their degree).</p>
<p>so if I’m planning on getting my masters anyway, UCLA wouldn’t be a bad choice for engineering? Specifically, I’m thinking about switching to Civil Engineering at UCLA but I haven’t really heard anything about the CE program other than it’s a lower tier at UCLA. Does that mean it’s bad or does that mean it’s just not as hard as the other disciplines in terms of curriculum? Also, does the fact that UCLA’s undergrad isn’t really highly hurt my chances at getting into grad school at somewhere like Cal?</p>
<p>Sorry for not replying to your post earlier. I’m not sure about civil, since I have few civil friends because UCLA civil department isn’t big to begin with. I’m guessing that if you’re eventually going for a masters degree at a different school, then UCLA should be an okay choice. However, if you have a choice to go somewhere else, such as Berkeley, Stanford, CIT, or even USC (if you have the $$$, that is), then I would suggest going there simply for their better education style. Either way, if you’re planning to enter the workforce, then I don’t see how completing your last degree at UCLA engineering would benefit you…that is, if you’re not EE, CS, or CSE.</p>
<p>I’ve been admitted into NE at UCB but as many of my posts indicate in the UCB forum, I’m wondering about how hard it is to switch disciplines in the CoE. I’ve been told that it only takes a 3.000 by admissions officers and others but how difficult that is exactly is unknown to me. Should I take my chances and go to UCB and risk not being able to switch or just play it safe and go CE at UCB? sorry if this is another forum.</p>
<p>Well I’m an international student and the whole course credit thing is different here. I’m doing Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Paper in A Levels in my 13th Grade(We have 13 years, not 12). I won’t be taking summer classes during the first summer but probably after that I will and I’m aiming for a good GPA, i don’t want just make it through college with average grades. A Level subjects are more intense i would think and could be compared with APs since I’ve seen my friend’s workload(he was in a texas high school)</p>
<p>this has probably been addressed already but…</p>
<p>when can i request to change my major from civil to electrical engineering? is it hard to do so? i am an incoming freshman</p>
<p>Hey guys how strict is the engineering dept. about students having 12 units per quarter. I only have 11 units and cant add anymore.</p>
<p>Is the social life really bad as a CS major? Do they go to parties? Do they hook up with girls? haha, bad questions possibly, but man, I’m looking to transfer but social life is important for me.</p>
<p>Is there a general engineering class to help first-year students decide which type of engineering to pursue?</p>
<p>Yes. Engineering 98.</p>
<p>But when I was admitted, I was admitted for a specific type of engineering (EE).</p>
<p>You can always switch majors if you decide you’re interested in some other type of engineering.</p>
<p>I’m very interested in Chemical engineering; however, it appears as if UCLA has a weak CHEM engineering program according to various rankings. Will this affect my chances at employment outside of California. I’m OOS from NY. Also I plan to pursue graduate school. If I take Chemical engineering here is there a good chance that I can still get into a good grad school therefore canceling out my weaker bachelor degree when it comes to employment?</p>
<p>Overall how is the chemical engineering program at UCLA (current students, grads)? Do you feel as if its inferior to the other engineer majors.</p>
<p>How hard is it to switch from Civil Engineering to CSE, and how does one go about doing so?</p>
<p>And is it better in the long run to switch into CSE or EECE?</p>
<p>hey, does anyone know for cs31 what the project scores usually are overall? is the class curved??? and how exactly does the late penalty work…?</p>
<p>thanks in advance =D</p>
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Medians range from 80-90+ on the projects (some are really easy, and some take a bit more time). Yes, the class is curved. The late penalty is around -10% per hour (but it’s broken down into percent per second).</p>
<p>Averages are lower in the spring. If you want to see what the projects are like, heres the CS31 site this quarter</p>
<p>[CS</a> 31: Introduction to Computer Science I - Spring 2009](<a href=“http://www.cs.ucla.edu/classes/spring09/cs31/]CS”>http://www.cs.ucla.edu/classes/spring09/cs31/)</p>