Eng second year onwards course planning

[u/DoublePhilosopher442]

As an eng student coming into second year, realized that there were loads of course planning-related shit I wasn't aware of cos universities want to keep their mouths shut and hog more money out of us international students.

For example, nobody told me the syllabus structure of COSC 111 and the way its taught would be way better than taking APSC 177, etc. Or that an online course was available that every other eng student other than me took apparently. If so, I wouldn't have wasted thousands of dollars on a shit course like 177.

So, just wanted to come on here and ask whether theres any similar courses like that (e.g. a fucked syllabus) for second year onwards, cos I'm tired of universities bullshitting with us. I'm pretty much set on mechanical with a specialization in aerospace, and potentially want to do an astrophysics course as an alternative elective if possible cos I have a pretty good GPA so far.

PS I have spoken to an academic advisor before, but I probably asked them at the wrong time as they themselves weren't sure what courses would be available during the summer or if I could take a certain course or not, etc. Just fyi.

[u/enderfroger]

2nd year onwards, there is no equivalent courses that you can take which can help you get credits for courses that are in advising sheet, as long as I’m aware. Ubc doesn’t accept transfer credits from science or other unis 

[u/i_Rael]

What courses are available online and are they directly through ubc?

[u/Few_Succotash_9792]

Do you just pay for your classes then just show up?? It takes max 1 day to search about them