Right now I'm picking my courses for grade 11. I'd like to go into the field of computer or game programming, but I'm not sure if I should continue taking science courses throughout high school. Will I need them for this kind of career? Which kind? Chemistry? Physics?

If you want to go into computers and game programming, then Physics comes into, as electricity and circuits comes into it. Also, game programming requires physics to be a base, so nothing is illogical unless intended to be. Just think about sticking with physics but it depends if you seriously like it or not. I think as long as you've got basic-intermediate understanding of physics, then you'll be fine. But then again, it also depends on what kind of games you want to create. Just try to keep your mind open, is my advice.

Science and computers pretty much go hand-in-hand. If you want to do a Game Programming path, (Much like me) then Science is an absolute. And like Keyblade King said, Physics and Programming go well, mostly as they follow rules of logic.

Physics!!!!!!! And get good with math too.

Okay, then I'll probably take physics. I was thinking that they would go with games. Is chemistry of any use?

I will be a college graduate soon so if you want my opinion, math (pretty much all kinds physics, algebra, chemistry, geometry) and science is what I think you should focus on more.. Specifically math, I have a cousin who is a programmer (but not game) who considers math to be really helpful. It will help you when you get to 'Logic' class. Be prepare to think very hard

 

P.S. I also recommend you talk to school advisers they will help you to the right path. That is their job.

Okay, then I'll probably take physics. I was thinking that they would go with games. Is chemistry of any use?

 

No, not really. I think you would be safe to drop it as a subject, if you want.

I will be a college graduate soon so if you want my opinion, math (pretty much all kinds physics, algebra, chemistry, geometry) and science is what I think you should focus on more.. Specifically math, I have a cousin who is a programmer (but not game) who considers math to be really helpful. It will help you when you get to 'Logic' class. Be prepare to think very hard

 

P.S. I also recommend you talk to school advisers they will help you to the right path. That is their job.

 

Yeah, I was planning on taking lots of math both because I love and I know it's important. I am going to make an appointment with my guidance counselor too.

Most schools require you to take at least 3 science courses.

 

Junior year is tough and Chemistry is pretty hard so I would go with physics, a lot easier and will help if the game you are programming one day has a physics engine.

 

And colleges like it when they see you take math, science, and english courses all throughout highschool.

Dude what isn't science kind of required?

 

I'm taking Chemistry next year for Sophomore year. Physics is so much cooler but I'll have to wait. :c

Chemistry isn't NEEDED for what you wanna take in the future, but it's probably still required for credits to pass.

Honestly no matter what you're doing, it looks a lot better to colleges if you stick with learning math, science, history, and english all four years, despite the fact you don't have to. We had the reps from UVA, MIT, William & Mary, and Christopher Newport come and talk at my school. They all said that it would look significantly better, and that the majority of their students took those core subjects their entire high school career. I don't really know much about computers in the respect I would know which one suits your needs best, but I'd recommend consulting your guidance couselor. They're pretty informed about that kind of deal.

Most schools require you to take at least 3 science courses.

 

Junior year is tough and Chemistry is pretty hard so I would go with physics, a lot easier and will help if the game you are programming one day has a physics engine.

 

And colleges like it when they see you take math, science, and english courses all throughout highschool.

 

Exactly.

 

My school only required Science until 10th and Math until 11th, but I'm still taking them as a senior. Colleges like to see you challenging youself. If you were a college, and your students need to take a minimum of science or math courses, would you take the High Schooler who would do well in them or the one who dropped them.

 

Same goes for Languages. I'm only required to take a language until 10th, but I'm still going. I was told by on college interviewer that my dedication to language classes impressed them (6 years worth).

Dude what isn't science kind of required?

 

I'm taking Chemistry next year for Sophomore year. Physics is so much cooler but I'll have to wait. :c

Chemistry isn't NEEDED for what you wanna take in the future, but it's probably still required for credits to pass.

 

We're only required to take science to grade 10. I don't need to take science, but I was wondering if I should.