My Fall 08 Schedule

[heya1]

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I finally registered my classes and it would be cool if you guys tell me what you think, since there were 2 advisers talking me out of it, lol.

So here it is:

Animal Biology + Lab 5 credits
Chemistry I + Lab 5 credits
Calculus I 4 credits
GS Activity (Freshmen) 1 credit

Total: 15 quarterly credits

The advisers advised me to take College Composition I instead of taking Chemistry. I was actually thinking to add a Humanities class but nah 😛.

 

[Kaxa2000]

It makes sense why they were trying to talk you out of it. Seems a bit too much for first semester, but if you are sure you are up to it then go for it. 👍

 

[ALLNuclear]

You really need to be taking 2 science courses per semester. Assuming most prereqs require Chem, Ochem, Physics and Bio sequences. Taking 2 sciences per semester allows you to finish your prereqs in 2 years. Anything less and you have to squeeze summer sessions in, etc. Besides that, just make sure your Animal Bio transfers... over here, it doesn't. They really want a Bio I and II.

 

[heya1]

It makes sense why they were trying to talk you out of it. Seems a bit too much for first semester, but if you are sure you are up to it then go for it. 👍

Yeah, that's problem. I have no idea how the classes are in college compared in high school. But I checked ratemyprofessors.com and talked to some upper classmen and it looks like I have one of the easiest chemistry prof in campus. I hope she's not too nice though or it will bite my ass in the end.

You really need to be taking 2 science courses per semester. Assuming most prereqs require Chem, Ochem, Physics and Bio sequences. Taking 2 sciences per semester allows you to finish your prereqs in 2 years. Anything less and you have to squeeze summer sessions in, etc. Besides that, just make sure your Animal Bio transfers... over here, it doesn't. They really want a Bio I and II.

My uni is using the quarter system and there's no Bio I and II. The advisers told me that Bio I and II here are Animal, Plant and Molecular & Cellular Biology. I also checked UCSF for reference and it transfers. 🙂

 

[ALLNuclear]

Arggggggh, I wish our curriculum was that varied.

 

[Scooter11]

My advice to you is follow your advisors guidance. I'm not saying you can't succeed or will not excel, but I really think you should take the less aggressive approach to 110% ensure you come out with all As. In the long run, what are you going to be happier with? Having all A's this semester/quarter while getting the classes that you need, or possibly having less than a 4.0 and trying to rush things by cramming yourself with the more challenging classes? Don't rush it.

 

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Trust me, your schedule looks fine. Just study a lot.

 

[Wildboyz]

Animal Biology + Lab 5 credits
Chemistry I + Lab 5 credits
Calculus I 4 credits
GS Activity (Freshmen) 1 credit

Total: 15 quarterly credits

That's probably the most common schedule first year students have in their first semester. All you need to do is study at least 2 hours per day on each subject to reach grade A. It's that simple...

 

[TTUMike]

why is everyone making seem like that schedule is impossible? My first semester was more difficult than that and I did fine. It just depends if you are up for the challenge and ready to manage your time well.

 

[Sparda29]

I would say that the schedule is too light. You could probably add on a history or a philosophy.

 

[heya1]

I decided to add another foreign language class that I am already fluent in. 😀