Hey everyone! I'm a junior trying to start planning my college courses. What are some examples of course prerequisites that colleges typically require for certain majors?
Hello! While course prerequisites can vary significantly between colleges and majors, there are some common ones that you might encounter for popular fields of study. Here are some examples:
1. Engineering:
- Calculus I and II (sometimes III)
- Physics (Mechanics, Electricity, and Magnetism)
- Chemistry
- Intro to Engineering or Programming
2. Computer Science:
- Calculus I (sometimes II)
- Discrete Math
- Intro to Programming or Data Structures
- Computer Organization or Operating Systems
3. Business:
- Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Accounting (Financial and Managerial)
- Business Statistics or Calculus for Business
- Introduction to Marketing or Finance
4. Biological Sciences:
- General Chemistry I and II
- Organic Chemistry I and/or II
- General Biology I and II
- Physics (Mechanics, Electricity, and Magnetism)
5. Psychology:
- Intro to Psychology
- Statistics or Research Methods
- Cognitive Psychology or Abnormal Psychology
- Developmental Psychology or Social Psychology
6. Nursing/Pre-med:
- General Chemistry I and II
- Organic Chemistry I and/or II
- General Biology I and II
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Physics I and II
Keep in mind that these are just general examples, and prerequisites can vary depending on the school and its program. For specific information, you should research the course catalog of the colleges you're interested in to see their requirements for the major(s) you're considering. It's always a good idea to plan your high school course load accordingly in order to be well-prepared for your intended major in college.
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