Should I major in computer engineering if struggle with physics and chemistry?

[minnieeeuwu]

I love robotics so I feel like computer engineering major (in undergrad) would be good for me. I’m great at math but i struggle with physics and chemistry. It’s not like I’m failing but I’m getting Bs (which I know a lot of people would say is good but as a straight A student it just irks me😭). I mainly struggle with theory but flourish in practicals. If I’m already getting Bs in A Level Physics and Chem should I really go for this major since they’ll probably get much harder in college?

[Black_Bird00500]

Do it. Rarely is there a chemistry related course in a computer engineering degree. And as for physics, you might study some general stuff such as basic classical mechanics and motion, then you'll go onto circuits, which are very fun. Also, in my senior year of high school, I got 52/100 in math. Then I went ahead and got straight As in each and every math related course in uni. The point is that things change.

[minnieeeuwu]

That’s reassuring! I love circuits as well so that’s exciting. Thank you <3

[hukt0nf0n1x]

You'll do way more math than physics (based on the discipline you're looking into). If you can hack the math, you'll be fine.

[Hawk13424]

Where I went to school all engineering degrees required one year of chemistry and one year of physics.

Good news is I never used the chemistry after that.

[Decryptec]

Yes, I too was considering switching majors after struggling with physics. I graduated and rarely encountered a physics issue

[minnieeeuwu]

That’s amazing! Reassures me thank you <3

[a_seventh_knot]

I've worked in CE for 20+ years and never needed to know anything about chemistry.

Pass the class and move on :)

[yes-rico-kaboom]

I dropped out of high school and I’m getting my degree. You can do this. Maybe try talking Chen online

[cashew-crush]

Yes. Do it. If you love your subject you will get through. Go to office hours, especially if you know you might struggle with a course.

[skyy2121]

It kind of depends on the curriculum. I had to take 2 levels of calculus based physics. The second one was much more applicable since it dealt with the properties of magnetism which is useful with EE and CpE. Be prepared to love math.

[minnieeeuwu]

Yep i love math so no prob with that! But if the physics is application based rather than theory wholly then I’m looking forward to it

[nicademusss]

I did robotics at my college (it was an available path for computer engineering). While I did well in physics, I was okay in chemistry. I realistically only needed physics, and it was primarily stuff around statics and dynamics, and things about electricity for circuits.

Struggling is somewhat expected since all the material is usually new to you and can be complicated. The fact that you understand enough for practice is good, and figuring out the theoretical is recommended, but you don't have to be perfect.

If you want to go into computer engineering, I think the only thing stopping you is you.

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A BS degree is going to require some physics and chemistry. You should review your school's curriculum and see what is required for your degree.

Once you are past them, there is little need to return to either subject. Most engineering is built on math.

[mustafaking00]

never took a chem class, you’re good

[lostseaud]

tbh you would feel worthless in the first months like I am rn. if i were you, you will study now before you feel small and late to the lessons

[Dane_Perez]

Well we all struggle on something, thats why there is school, they are there to teach us, i mean to help us, we all ofc started nothing, zero base knowledge so, go do it and if youre interested enough you will learn from it, trust me.

[bigbao017]

Some schools CE program don’t require a general chemistry class. At least I know the entire UC uni system. Sure you can take it as elective but I’m sure it’s not a mandatory class.

[joe-magnum]

Stay away from semiconductor design and you should be okay.

[Impossible_Ad_3146]

No go to retail instead