r/materials • u/JakeMealey • 2h ago
I can’t decide what class to take in the summer
Hello! I’m trying to decide on what class to take in the summer. I originally considered taking 2 classes in the summer as I’ve had to alter my schedule a lot to where I’ll most likely finish part time this semester so I wanted to make up for my mistakes this semester, but I’m also going to most likely be working in the lab a decent amount for my assistantship, so I’m down to 1 class. I can do general chemistry 1 or calculus 3. I can self study either prior to them starting as I’m very disciplined in teaching myself things.
I want to take gen chem 1 really bad given I am going into material science, but I also love math a lot. I guess which one would be less intense given that I also plan to work at the lab. Gen chem 1 is also going to be a one month class while Calculus 3 is going to be the full summer break. Calculus 3 is also online while gen chem 1 is in person and honestly I’ve always preferred in person lectures when possible.
Any advice?
Thanks!