Do these classes count as BCPM?

[Brigg]

I need to raise my science GPA after getting C's in organic chemistry, would these count towards the science GPA? Thanks!

(the BSC prefix makes me think it's a biology class but the descprition...not so much), If I were to take botany, ecology, zoology classes to raise my science GPA would that make me look bad?

Theory and Practice in the Biological Sciences (BSC3402)
-Presents the scientific method, in its many formulations, from historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. Explores generation and presentation of data, formulation of hypotheses and theories and dissemination of results. Also examines the ethical implication of biological research.

Critical Analysis of Biological Research (BSC 4936)
-Critical analysis of current life sciences research through online discussions of research seminars and peer reviewed scientific publications.

Physiological Psychology (PSB3002)
-Survey of the biological basis of behavior with special relevance to psychology

Plants, Plagues and People (PLP2000) *plant pathology prefix
-Biology and history of the human species for non-science majors. A chronological presentation from the origin of life to the present with emphasis on the impact that plants, animals and diseases have had and are having on human civilizations.

Plants in Human Affairs (BOT2800C) *botany prefix
-The role of plants in the development of civilization and the influence of plants on world history, politics, economics and culture. A survey of useful and harmful plants and plant products.

Diseases of Eating (MDU4850)
-A course that focuses on anorexia, bulimia and obesity and emphasizes societal issues associated with these disorders. Written assignments are opinion-based, encouraging the student to think about these disorders on a broad scale.

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[WedgeDawg]

I need to raise my science GPA after getting C's in organic chemistry, would these count towards the science GPA? Thanks!

(the BSC prefix makes me think it's a biology class but the descprition...not so much), If I were to take botany, ecology, zoology classes to raise my science GPA would that make me look bad?

Theory and Practice in the Biological Sciences (BSC3402)
-Presents the scientific method, in its many formulations, from historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives. Explores generation and presentation of data, formulation of hypotheses and theories and dissemination of results. Also examines the ethical implication of biological research.

I would classify this as science

Critical Analysis of Biological Research (BSC 4936)
-Critical analysis of current life sciences research through online discussions of research seminars and peer reviewed scientific publications.

Science

Physiological Psychology (PSB3002)
-Survey of the biological basis of behavior with special relevance to psychology

If you got a high grade in this class, I would list this as science. If not, I would list it as non-science. Could go either way

Plants, Plagues and People (PLP2000) *plant pathology prefix
-Biology and history of the human species for non-science majors. A chronological presentation from the origin of life to the present with emphasis on the impact that plants, animals and diseases have had and are having on human civilizations.

Probably non-science, but you might be able to make an argument for science.

Plants in Human Affairs (BOT2800C) *botany prefix
-The role of plants in the development of civilization and the influence of plants on world history, politics, economics and culture. A survey of useful and harmful plants and plant products.

Almost certainly non-science

Diseases of Eating (MDU4850)
-A course that focuses on anorexia, bulimia and obesity and emphasizes societal issues associated with these disorders. Written assignments are opinion-based, encouraging the student to think about these disorders on a broad scale.

Likely non-science.

I made my comments in red. If it's tangentially related to science, you can always try to argue that it's science, but AMCAS might not always agree.

Here is the 2016 AMCAS course classification guide (https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fast...ab328dc/amcas_course_classification_guide.pdf) for reference.

 

[TooMuchPressure]

Put it as BCPM worse case scenario they switch it for you. Or so i'm told...

 

[Brigg]

Thank you WedgeDog!

 

[TooMuchPressure]

You're welcome. Glad I can help.

 

[sharkbyte]

Here's the link to AMCAS's course classification guide: https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fast...ab328dc/amcas_course_classification_guide.pdf

The first two classes mentioned will most likely count since they're already in the Biological Sciences department. It looks like Plants in Human Affairs should also count since botany is part of the Biology classification.

I'm not really sure about the other three. The Plants, Plagues, and People class could count since it mentions the "biology" of the human species, although it might be a stretch. I don't think Diseases of Eating will count since this is more related to nutrition, which falls under the Health Science category. Physiological Psychology is hard to say since it's a psychology course, but it could count due to the Physiology part.

Just list all six as science and worst case, AMCAS will change some of them to non-science.

 

[GrapesofRath]

The department it is offered in makes the difference. Even if the class sounds like complete fluff, if it is a Bio Dept course, it will probably count for the BCPM GPA.

The first three classes you listed I think you can definitely get away with putting as BCPM classes and have no issues. If you listed the 4th course there as BCPM I bet you would get away with it. The fifth one probably belongs as non-BCPM. I think you could probably get away with the 6th one also being listed as BCPM if you put it. IF you don't get in an A in it, likewise I think you could get away not putting it as BCPM.

As a general rule you can get away with putting some borderline BCPM classes as BCPM. Just don't go overboard and try to squeeze in some blatant non-science courses as BCPM and risk losing all your borderline courses which you could probably have gotten away listing as BCPM.

 

[Brigg]

Thanks everyone 🙂