Anyone "overload" while taking Ochem?

[Adrenaline21]

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Hey, I am just wondering if anyone has experience taking ochem with a big schedule? I took 20credits just over the summer, it was intense, and so I am expecting the same from the Fall/Winter:

Fall:
Linear Algebra: Everyday
Ochem I: MTWF
Engineering Physics:MWF, Thurs=lab day
Engineering Statics: MW

Winter:
Ochem II:MTWF
Differential Equations:Everyday
Engineering Physics:MWF, Thurs:Lab day
Multivariable Calculus: MTWF


I can either do this schedule, or eliminate Ochem from Fall and Winter and take this during spring:

-Engineering Physics III
-Ochem I
-Pchem I
-Bio I




Just wanted to see if any of you took ochem with an intense schedule? How well did you do and pull it off?

 

[darkjedi]

Hey, I am just wondering if anyone has experience taking ochem with a big schedule? I took 20credits just over the summer, it was intense, and so I am expecting the same from the Fall/Winter:

Fall:
Linear Algebra: Everyday
Ochem I: MTWF
Engineering Physics:MWF, Thurs=lab day
Engineering Statics: MW

Winter:
Ochem II:MTWF
Differential Equations:Everyday
Engineering Physics:MWF, Thurs:Lab day
Multivariable Calculus: MTWF


I can either do this schedule, or eliminate Ochem from Fall and Winter and take this during spring:

-Engineering Physics III
-Ochem I
-Pchem I
-Bio I




Just wanted to see if any of you took ochem with an intense schedule? How well did you do and pull it off?

I wouldn't recommend it, but only you know your limits. Still, why push it?

 

[AdrianVeidt]

Manage your time wisely and there's no schedule that's too difficult.

 

[BenzylAcetate]

Hey, I am just wondering if anyone has experience taking ochem with a big schedule? I took 20credits just over the summer, it was intense, and so I am expecting the same from the Fall/Winter:

Fall:
Linear Algebra: Everyday
Ochem I: MTWF
Engineering Physics:MWF, Thurs=lab day
Engineering Statics: MW

Winter:
Ochem II:MTWF
Differential Equations:Everyday
Engineering Physics:MWF, Thurs:Lab day
Multivariable Calculus: MTWF


I can either do this schedule, or eliminate Ochem from Fall and Winter and take this during spring:

-Engineering Physics III
-Ochem I
-Pchem I
-Bio I




Just wanted to see if any of you took ochem with an intense schedule? How well did you do and pull it off?

Very school dependent. My statics course was a joke and I never had trouble with physics, so that looks doable from my experience. If the statics at your institution is notoriously difficult or you struggle with physics it may be excessive.

I struggled with Ochem and took my heaviest course load with Ochem II, I deeply regret that decision. However, if you were able to handle a 20 credit course load over the summer and maintain a solid GPA, you will probably be ok.

 

[qwerty2012]

hmm, multivariable should be a prereq for the math courses you mentioned..i dunno how you can take them without finishing it. But it do look like a killer schedule. multivariable isn't as hard as you think, many think it is easier than calc 2 .. schedule is doable if you just study all day LOL.

 

[anguisette]

I think you need single variable calculus before linear algebra, not multivariable calculus. At least that's how I did it.

OP, I managed to do ochem with group theory and quantum chemistry, systems engineering, linear algebra, differential equations, psych, bio, and research. I'll admit it was definitely a bit draining at times and my GPA isn't the best, but if you can handle an intense 20 unit load during the summer I think you'll be fine.

 

[Renaissance Man]

I took Orgo II with Molec, Medical Terminology, and 2 philosophy classes (plus an independent study), this was equal to 20 hours. I did this in the fall of 2010 b/c I wanted to only take 12 hours in the spring and study for the MCAT like it was my job. It was the worst semester of my life, but it set me up for the rest of my college career to be easy. Know your limitations, and only push them if there is a real reason to.

 

[frutiaspice]

I took Orgo II with 4 other classes (thermo, programming, neuroscience, and a humanities class) while doing research. It worked out fine and I didn't actually feel that stressed. I think it really helped me manage my schedule actually!

 

[Josh7]

Why are you taking multivariable calculus at the same time as differential equations? That in itself seems like a bad idea. Math is definitely the class that requires the most studying because the only solid way to do well in those classes is to go through practice problems for hours on end.

 

[Neurophage]

Just wanted to see if any of you took ochem with an intense schedule? How well did you do and pull it off?

I took o chem 3 in a schedule that included 16 units of rigorous science classes (including one for which I'd bypassed the prereqs), a lab internship, and tutoring. I was able to get a 4.0, but it was not fun. It did make me feel more confident about my ability to handle med school, though. That being said, I can't recommend it.

 

[von Matterhorn]

I took Ochem II while taking 16 other credits (22 total). I wound up getting a C in it.. but that was more due to me never studying rather than the amount of credits. It's easily done if you actually have the willpower to make yourself study.

 

[kpcrew]

That's not an overload. It's perfectly manageable if you don't waste time.

 

[qwerty2012]

I guess Adrenaline21 probably got permission from Dean to take those math courses in that order. I highly don't suggested that. It looks tough has hell.

 

[Parklife]

You're an engineering student. You can handle it. 👍

 

[DokDakotaDok]

You're an engineering student. You can handle it. 👍

Maybe this mentality is why engineering students tend to have lower GPAs. 😉

Kidding, of course.

Pretty much what every says for every 'rate my schedule' thread, you need to discuss this with members of your undergrad (students, graduates, faculty) and then compare what they can do/think to what you can do/think. By no means will this schedule be easy unless your program is easy, and we can't judge that as it is class (mainly professor) dependent.

I wish you the best. From my experiences, three labs (or even more) at least 1-2 semesters is not uncommon for premeds. I also feel lab-associated classes tend to be the most time consuming, requiring of strict scheduling, and more difficult in general. Having 1-2 labs is much more manageable, even with 'study heavy' courses.

 

[Josh7]

Maybe this mentality is why engineering students tend to have lower GPAs. 😉

Kidding, of course.

Pretty much what every says for every 'rate my schedule' thread, you need to discuss this with members of your undergrad (students, graduates, faculty) and then compare what they can do/think to what you can do/think. By no means will this schedule be easy unless your program is easy, and we can't judge that as it is class (mainly professor) dependent.

I wish you the best. From my experiences, three labs (or even more) at least 1-2 semesters is not uncommon for premeds. I also feel lab-associated classes tend to be the most time consuming, requiring of strict scheduling, and more difficult in general. Having 1-2 labs is much more manageable, even with 'study heavy' courses.

Nope, engineering students just realize that their grades don't really matter. The most important thing is getting internships and using those connections to get a great job at intel, google, etc

I've known people with 2.8s who go on to amazing jobs.

 

[Hemorrage]

I overloaded while taking Ochem- got A's

 

[Adrenaline21]

I guess Adrenaline21 probably got permission from Dean to take those math courses in that order. I highly don't suggested that. It looks tough has hell.

No, my school only requires Calculus II completed + Engineering Physics I or concurrent for Statics.

Linear Algebra only required Calc I.

Diff Eq requires Calclulus II.



Thanks to all you who've replied I just wanted to see how doable it is.

 

[mirimonster]

Hey, I am just wondering if anyone has experience taking ochem with a big schedule? I took 20credits just over the summer, it was intense, and so I am expecting the same from the Fall/Winter:

Fall:
Linear Algebra: Everyday
Ochem I: MTWF
Engineering Physics:MWF, Thurs=lab day
Engineering Statics: MW

Winter:
Ochem II:MTWF
Differential Equations:Everyday
Engineering Physics:MWF, Thurs:Lab day
Multivariable Calculus: MTWF

When I took Ochem, I overloaded both semesters 19 units a piece (18 is full time). I anonymized it a little bit, but here's the gist:

Fall:
Directed Research - Humanities
Organic Chemistry 1
General Biology 1
Undergraduate Design Projects II
Computer-Aided Design of Mechanical Systems
Dynamics of Fluids

Spring:
Organic Chemistry 2
Directed Research - Engineering
General Biology 2
Senior Capstone Course - Humanities
Senior Design - Engineering

It was brutal. I ended up getting B's in both OChem classes, but all A, A-, B+'s otherwise. I probably could have done better, but I also had very time-intensive EC's.

For your specific schedule, statics was pretty easy at my school (seriously sum of the forces = 0, sum of the torques = 0. Done.) Physics and Diff Eq are really hard if you don't have a good teacher. I never had to take linear algebra, but from my friends' experiences, it was pretty time-intensive (again, depends on your school). You're going to be in for a rough year, but it is possible to pull off. I've known people who could do your schedule and get straight A's, but most people can't. You'd be better off spreading it out if you can.

 

[UCFKnight]

manage your time wisely and there's no schedule that's too difficult.

+1

 

[achaverta]

I agree with the tips about time management. In one semester I took Ochem, physics, immunology and a mandatory writing class- I was working 20 hours a week then- and was volunteering 10 hours a week- it was an insane semester- It was actually the first time I got a B in college- That semester really messed me up! If you do it, and it is possible, eliminate anything else at the side and focus on the courses.
G'Luck!