CSE is like CS with some EE circuits courses thrown in. EECE is EE with some core CS courses thrown in (usually a systems course or two, architecture, and maybe algorithms).</p>
<p>Bottom line: if you want to work in software, choose CSE. This includes low-level programming and even logic design. Taking CS courses, regardless of what they are, will make you a better programmer, and that’s a big deal.</p>
<p>If you want to do circuits, choose EECE (if not EE with circuits pathway).</p>
<p>I’ve decided to do math32a instead of 31a since I’ll probably be able to get credit. But 32a is an enforced corequisite of Physics 1B, which I’m not sure if I can get credit for. But with CS1 and CS31, I won’t be able to fit Physics 1B. Does that mean that I can’t take math32a as well?</p>
<p>How’s computer graphics in the CS dept? I eventually want to work in that but it feels like the presence of graphics in UCLA isn’t high. Like, even with the DESMA S&T track and 3 computer graphics courses, I don’t see UCLA listed in the wishlost of top special effects/ graphics/ animation companies. Do our CS students get internships with say Pixar or Dreamworks? How’s the research like?</p>
<p>And how’s this for first fall quarter: CS 1, CS 32, Math 32A, 2 GEs (Phy Sci 5 and Pol Sci 40)</p>
<p>Flopsy would probably be the right person to answer that, but he doesn’t really post here anymore. I did take 1 graphics course (CS 174A), and it was informative, but very theoretical. We had OpenGL projects, but skeleton code did much of the infrastructure setup for us (i.e. actually making a window show up on the screen). I don’t personally know any undergrads going into graphics, but I’d imagine that people who self-study have a good chance.</p>
<p>Your schedule is fine. Most people only take CS1+3, and CS 32 can be time consuming, but those GEs are pretty easy.</p>
<p>Computer graphics is really a graduate-level field of study. As an undergraduate in most schools you would take one class in that area…IF you’re lucky. </p>
<p>I would focus more on the fundamentals of CS.</p>
<p>thanks again for all the advice. I’m definitely glad that ucla’ll give me a good CS foundation, but I don’t know enough about research to be certain about grad school. I guess I’ll have to rely on myself a bit more for graphics. Hmm I was looking forward to the 174 series.</p>
<p>Who recommended that you take CS 31 in the fall if you are Aerospace? None of the HSSEAS counselors would have recommended that. Since you’re enrolling in Engr 87, I am assuming you’re a CEED student. Did they tell you to take that?</p>
<p>CS 31 isn’t even available to non CS/CSE/EE majors in the fall (it’s major restricted on URSA). The only way a student outside of those three majors can get in to it is if they are manually added to the class.</p>
<p>I’m a rising freshman who is going to orientation on Wednesday. I’m wondering if I can sign up for Chem 20AH even though I am not part of the Honors Program.</p>
<p>@alicantekid
CS 31 is not currently open to non CS/CSE/EE majors, but will be once Orientation is over at the end of August. (I think the idea is to make sure the people who have to take CS 32 soon should get priority for CS 31.) Non CS/CSE/EE majors can take CS 31 any quarter, but most prefer not to be in a class full of CS majors even though the grading doesn’t seem to be very different from quarter to quarter.</p>
<p>So, I went to orientation but only was able to enroll in Computer science 31, I wanted English and Math 31b, but both classes were full. I was told that classes reopen for enrollment on September 1st and for math its on September 8th. How likely is it that UCLA would put more Math 31b classes or English classes in? I really want the math 31b class, because i haven’t taken calculus since my junior year of high school. and I don’t want to forget all of it.</p>
<p>Anyone here have knowledge on whether is would be possible to switch majors once an upper classman?</p>
<p>I’m majoring in mechanical engineering, going to be a senior in the fall - thought it was what I wanted to do my freshman and sophomore year, but as I got into more upper division coursework during junior year I started to lose interest. On top of that I am doing an internship at a well-known defense contractor this summer, and while I am enjoying it, I just don’t see myself doing it for the next 30+ years (or even 10 years for that matter). To further complicate things, I have had a growing interest in EE and did a couple internships at a high-tech company a few years back and really enjoyed it (but I was still set on mechE at the time). Ironically, EE is also more sought after where I am working right now!</p>
<p>Figured I would ask here before alarming my counselor, so any input on the feasibility of switching from ME to EE at this point this would be much appreciated. FYI I have a solid GPA.</p>
<p>I do not recommend the change at this point, unless you want to stay in school for afew more years and have the money to do so. Have you taken any EE courses yet? How far are you in that curriculum?</p>
<p>A degree in ME doesn’t mean too much as you are not limited to just ME jobs. You can still apply for EE related jobs after graduation. Personally, I would take some EE courses to learn more about theory in the field and join some EE-related project clubs, but not change majors this late in your undergraduate career unless you can afford the time and money.</p>
<p>How hard is it to switch to an engineering major (from a non-eng major, South campus) after sophomore year? Not just getting in, but catching up with the coursework and such.</p>
<p>If someone is interested in Computer Engineering, VLSI Systems Design or any other sub field as their graduate main interest. How to you go about finding which Universities is strong in that field. We know how to look up which U graduate program is strong in Computer Eng or Electrical Eng. We just don’t know how to look up the sub-field.</p>
<p>I have my virtual counseling coming up. I’m entering as a freshman in electrical engineering. I’ve seen the catalog for the classes but I’m confused as to what combination of classes I will be taking, and I just want to make some combinations before my counseling session. Can anyone help?</p>
<p>I’m in EE too, they’ll probably tell you to take computer science 31, Math 30 series (whichever your suppose to be in), and Chem 20a or english comp 3. If you have credit for one of the classes you move up to another class in the series or another subject. Thats the counseling i got during my orientation.</p>