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For schools that require biochem, and don't state a needed level, is it implicit that the requirement refers to the 300 level course?
For schools that require biochem, and don't state a needed level, is it implicit that the requirement refers to the 300 level course?
Maybe I've somehow managed to slip by without catching on to this, but it's been my assumption the past few years that "upper-level courses" are 3xx- courses at the vast majority of schools, and that "lower-division" courses are 1-2xx-.
I would think level would certainly matter in this instance. Some schools have a 100 level biochem course; I highly doubt that would count for such a requirement. I think the difference between a 200-300 level course is perhaps a bit more nuanced.
Your school sounds unique in its system. Again, it's my assumption that one can tell, at the vast majority of schools, whether a course is upper- or lower-division by the course code.
(Wait, you're right, totally not a serious question! )
And idk, man, there are people with 2k posts trolling around with seemingly simple questions like this, so I didn't want to end up replying to a troll...
If anyone has any thoughts, here's some more info...
The 200 level course is intended for non-biology majors and ochem is not a prereq. It includes "health sciences" applications.
The 300 level course is your traditional biochem class that bio majors would take; ochem is a pre-req.
If anyone has any thoughts, here's some more info...
The 200 level course is intended for non-biology majors and ochem is not a prereq. It includes "health sciences" applications.
The 300 level course is your traditional biochem class that bio majors would take; ochem is a pre-req.
Absolutely no one is going to know that. Hence, it does not matter. Take the one you want.
Unless...OP gets a committee letter of recommendation and they comment of the rigor of his/her course choices. I know that my committee does that.
Yeah, in general I agree with inycepoo - no one cares that much...the grade is more important. Actually, the timing of the course would be the most important thing for me - I would much rather take a course that fits nicely in my schedule and has a good professor if I have a chance to choose
This differs greatly among universities. The most typical system I have noticed is that 100 level are introductory, 200 level are sophomore level courses, 300 level are junior level, and 400 level are typically upper-level/senior courses. This changes drastically between institutions though.
I actually had the decision between a 300 level and 400 level course when it came to biochemistry. Typically the course description or title can also be a giveaway. For instance the 300 level course was a single semester and was deemed "Introduction to Biochemistry" while the 400 level course was a part of a full year course series and labeled "General Biochemistry".
Absolutely no one is going to know that. Hence, it does not matter. Take the one you want.
This isn't the case at my school. We have a similar system as OP described where the 200 level biochem course is essentially for nursing majors and they specifically mention it doesn't count towards a med school biochem requirement. Instead you have to take the 400 level class. Idk about your school OP but I would talk to your pre-med office because if you went to my school and took that 200 level class it wouldn't count and would be a waste of time.
For schools that require biochem, and don't state a needed level, is it implicit that the requirement refers to the 300 level course?
This isn't the case at my school. We have a similar system as OP described where the 200 level biochem course is essentially for nursing majors and they specifically mention it doesn't count towards a med school biochem requirement. Instead you have to take the 400 level class. Idk about your school OP but I would talk to your pre-med office because if you went to my school and took that 200 level class it wouldn't count and would be a waste of time.
No, it isn't implicit. Either 200 or 300 level course suffices.
I'd disregard what your premed adviser/office is arguing. And OP, DO NOT CONSULT YOUR PREMED OFFICE. You will encounter gross misinformation. In general, SDN is more reliable and up-to-date in these matters compared to premed advisers.
Absolutely no one is going to know that. Hence, it does not matter. Take the one you want.
at my school, below 100 is lower division. Above 100 is upper division. 200 is graduate school classes. Thus, a class like psych 101 would actually be an upper division class.
in the end, the number does not matter. Anyone who says so has no idea what they're talking about. a committee letter may reveal the difficulty of a class, but no committee is ever going to say anything negative about you, so this numbering system shouldn't ever be a concern.