Taking Intro Level Classes Senior Year

[TheDappGoesWild]

I have to take a few intro 1000 level bio classes (ex: evolutionary bio, ecology etc.) due to my biology major requirements.

I was wondering if this would reflect poorly since I'm a senior and have already taken many upper level bio classes. I don't want this to look like GPA padding and was wondering if I should explain this situation on my application?

ALSO

Would a relatively lax senior year courseload hurt me? (17 credits of primarily intro level sciences). Or should I throw some upper level bio classes in as well (which would push me to 20+ credits).

---

Members don't see this ad.

 

[ciestar]

I did this, on the unlikely chance it is asked about, explain they were your remaining degree courses

 

[Catalystik]

I have to take a few intro 1000 level bio classes (ex: evolutionary bio, ecology etc.) due to my biology major requirements.

I was wondering if this would reflect poorly since I'm a senior and have already taken many upper level bio classes. I don't want this to look like GPA padding and was wondering if I should explain this situation on my application?

ALSO

Would a relatively lax senior year courseload hurt me? (17 credits of primarily intro level sciences). Or should I throw some upper level bio classes in as well (which would push me to 20+ credits).

No one will argue that you shouldn't be taking classes for your major that are required to graduate. Don't explain unless asked.

 

[raiderette]

I had plenty of core requirements that weren't completed until senior year. It happens

 

[TheDappGoesWild]

No one will argue that you shouldn't be taking classes for your major that are required to graduate. Don't explain unless asked.

I guess my concern is, I won't be taking any upper level classes then. My schedule will look like:

BIO 140 Intro Evolutionary biology (4 credits)
BIO 160 Intro Ecology (3 credits)
BIO 260 Genetics Lab (2 credits)
STAT 320 Applied Statistics (4)
Research credits (4)

Total: 17 credits

Do you think this is ok? It's on par credit-wise with what I've done the past 3 years except for the fact the classes are all low level.

 

[Catalystik]

I guess my concern is, I won't be taking any upper level classes then. My schedule will look like:

BIO 140 Intro Evolutionary biology (4 credits)
BIO 160 Intro Ecology (3 credits)
BIO 260 Genetics Lab (2 credits)
STAT 320 Applied Statistics (4)
Research credits (4)

Total: 17 credits

Do you think this is ok? It's on par credit-wise with what I've done the past 3 years except for the fact the classes are all low level.

I think it's fine. And I agree with @gonnif that you shouldn't add an upper-level course, on top of the 17 credit hours, and potentially endanger your GPA. And "all" the classes aren't lower-level, just two of the BIO classes.

 

[BOAO523]

At least in my experience upper level doesn't mean any more difficult. Everyone has some terms that are easier, harder based on personal schedules, when classes are offered, etc. I don't think anyone's judging. I think you're fine.