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Are electrical engineers required to take Chemistry in college?

Corine F asked:


I am not that great in Chemistry, but I want to become an Electrical Engineer. If i have to take chemistry I need to start getting chemistry help. Also what courses would i take in college if i wanted to major in electrical engineering/computer and software

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2 Responses to “Are electrical engineers required to take Chemistry in college?”

  1. Bob on May 5th, 2009 3:46 pm

    The first two years of College for most types Engineers are essentially the same. Not exactly the same but pretty close.

    Either way you usally have to take at least one or two semesters of Chemistry. It is so much fun!!!

  2. peytonbarclay on May 7th, 2009 6:58 pm

    I would say it would depend on what school you go to, so check out all the individual curriculums. I graduated from Old Dominion University in 1980 with a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology and didn’t have to take chemistry. I did have to take two semesters of physics, but not chemistry. Some straight EE programs might require you to take chemistry, since it relates to doping of semiconductors and the like. Given all the specialization though in the electronics industry, I wouldn’t be surprised if there were EE programs that let you choose your poison…chemistry vs physics.

    Most EE/CS programs will have a pretty defined list of courses that you must take. For the most part, your core classes in your chosen curriculum will be the majority of the stuff you study, along with heavy math and some other science. My school required much less of the arts/humanities type stuff to get a degree, so your focus shouldn’t be on those sorts of classes.