Engineering Major vs Hard Science

[StraightShooter]

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The school I go to requires the same math/physics/chemistry classes for hard science and engineering majors.

Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, the only extra math class for engineers is Linear Analysis and Applied Numerical Methods

For biochemistry/chemistry(other major I am considering), I have to take the same p-chem that chemes take.

And I have to take Engineering Physics(Calculus Based).


The only difference is that Chemical Engineering I have to take the upper division engineering courses.

And for biochem/chem I have more room for upper division biology classes.



So would it be worth it to to Chemical Engineering considering the math/chemistry/physics courses are the same?

Or will I get destroyed by upper division engineering courses?

 

[dmf2682]

The school I go to requires the same math/physics/chemistry classes for hard science and engineering majors.

Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, the only extra math class for engineers is Linear Analysis and Applied Numerical Methods

For biochemistry/chemistry(other major I am considering), I have to take the same p-chem that chemes take.

And I have to take Engineering Physics(Calculus Based).


The only difference is that Chemical Engineering I have to take the upper division engineering courses.

And for biochem/chem I have more room for upper division biology classes.



So would it be worth it to to Chemical Engineering considering the math/chemistry/physics courses are the same?

Or will I get destroyed by upper division engineering courses?

Different majors are, well, different. Do what interests you.

 

[BigBlueBear]

Different majors are, well, different. Do what interests you.

+1

Engineering is tough. But if you're smart you can do it with a good GPA.

 

[pkwraith]

ChemE has generally higher salaries and higher demand than Chem. The material and work itself will diverge significantly after the basic science classes.

 

[cest la vie]

IMO, do what you love and work hard and it will all work out in the end.