The Official "How Does This Schedule Look" Thread

[lolcat]

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oh yeah thats a good point. i'll email my adviser to find out.

also, i'm trying to add a language class as well, maybe spanish I and then spanish II next semester. but if i replace those two spanish classes with two science classes, i'll be able to increase my sGPA from 3.558 to 3.587. thats not a very significant difference right? would med schools round both them up to 3.6? i think taking a language course instead of trying to boost my sGPA would be viewed better

 

[neurotroph]

Rising sophomore here. I'm doing more credits than usual this semester since my GPA's at ~3.37 (bad first semester) and I want to raise it as much as I can for summer research program applications.

Biochem
Physics I w/ lab
Public Health in America
A class about ethnicity and race
An non-traditional American lit class (I have to take a writing-intensive course this year)

That's about 16 credits which doesn't seem like much, but taking 5 classes and a lab at my school is usually hell.

I'm going to register for the public health and ethnicity classes as pass/fail at first to make sure I can handle it. Then I'll switch at least one of them to A-F grading. If it's just too much to handle I'll drop one. Not trying to be counterproductive.

 

[lolcat]

oh yeah thats a good point. i'll email my adviser to find out.

also, i'm trying to add a language class as well, maybe spanish I and then spanish II next semester. but if i replace those two spanish classes with two science classes, i'll be able to increase my sGPA from 3.558 to 3.587. thats not a very significant difference right? would med schools round both them up to 3.6? i think taking a language course instead of trying to boost my sGPA would be viewed better

bump! sorry to keep bumping but just running out of time to complete my schedule. so far i have:

fundamentals of chem
biochem w/lab
med term
french I
research
total 16 credits

 

[bluebillion]

Hi guys! Need some HELP!

Will this schedule be too much to handle?

Orgo 1 w/ Lab
Physics 1 w/ Lab
Cell Bio
Intro to Statistics and Econometrics (Econ major)
18 credits
+8hrs/week research

Any Econ majors in here? How difficult is econometrics? Would it be hard to take it alongside orgo and physics??

 

[yicksin]

Rising sophomore! I'm kind of worried that I won't have enough credits; I'm looking at about 14 but will have lab 3 times a week, plus I'll be working in a lab on campus. Nonetheless, I keep hearing that I should have at least ~16/17 to stay competitive.

I'm a Nutritional Science/Biology double major so that'll explain the food class haha.

Orgo II w/ lab
Microbio w/ lab (meets twice a week)
Food: Science & Technology
Life Sciences Colloquium (I'm in a life sciences living and learning program at school, this is a weekly colloquium on diseases)
Internship class on the lab I'm working at (required in my program)

I could beef up my schedule by taking Spanish to fulfill one of my GenEd requirements, but is it necessary?

I'm really trying to get a 4.0 this semester and with Orgo and all I don't really wanna be too overwhelmed.

 

[yicksin]

Hi guys! Need some HELP!

Will this schedule be too much to handle?

Orgo 1 w/ Lab
Physics 1 w/ Lab
Cell Bio
Intro to Statistics and Econometrics (Econ major)
18 credits
+8hrs/week research

Any Econ majors in here? How difficult is econometrics? Would it be hard to take it alongside orgo and physics??

Did you take AP chemistry, biology, physics, or statistics in high school? Well I guess the AP chem wouldn't really do much, but if you're going into some of those classes with some background information it'll help.

I think it really comes down to this-- do you have a good work ethic and good time management skills? Because orgo is going to take up a lot of your time, as well as cell bio since it is a biology course.

Seems doable if you're confident in your time management but it looks like you're gonna have a very very heavy semester!

 

[bluebillion]

Rising sophomore! I'm kind of worried that I won't have enough credits; I'm looking at about 14 but will have lab 3 times a week, plus I'll be working in a lab on campus. Nonetheless, I keep hearing that I should have at least ~16/17 to stay competitive.

I'm a Nutritional Science/Biology double major so that'll explain the food class haha.

Orgo II w/ lab
Microbio w/ lab (meets twice a week)
Food: Science & Technology
Life Sciences Colloquium (I'm in a life sciences living and learning program at school, this is a weekly colloquium on diseases)
Internship class on the lab I'm working at (required in my program)

I could beef up my schedule by taking Spanish to fulfill one of my GenEd requirements, but is it necessary?

I'm really trying to get a 4.0 this semester and with Orgo and all I don't really wanna be too overwhelmed.

This looks pretty doable. At my school at least Microbio is a pretty heavy class, so I think you are fine just leaving it the way it is.

Did you take AP chemistry, biology, physics, or statistics in high school? Well I guess the AP chem wouldn't really do much, but if you're going into some of those classes with some background information it'll help.

I think it really comes down to this-- do you have a good work ethic and good time management skills? Because orgo is going to take up a lot of your time, as well as cell bio since it is a biology course.

Seems doable if you're confident in your time management but it looks like you're gonna have a very very heavy semester!

I've taken AP Chem, took Bio I and II last semester, took AP physics back in high school as well. I am considering dropping the metrics class and taking just 14 credits of sciences.

 

[yankee4life]

Okay, so I'm having trouble deciding which schedule to take on. I want a schedule where I can still manage ECs and social life. I am also the co-head of a club, and a member of 2 other clubs and plan on having a part-time job and/or volunteer at the local hospital. I'm gonna list the two possibilities, and maybe you guys can help me decide which is the best?

Option 1
Intro Chem (1 cr) + Lab (.25)
Intro Physics (1) + Lab (.5)
Behavioral Neurobiology (1)
History of Ecology (not a science class) (1)

4.75 credits (I go to a LAC and each class is mostly 1 credit. 1 cr = 4 hours)

Option 2
Intro Chem (1 cr) + Lab (.25)
Behavioral Neurobiology (1)
History of Ecology (1)
Dance (only for the GenEd arts requirement (1)
Singing (.5)

4.75

Obviously, they'd both take up the same amount of time, but option 2 seems like its a lesser workload. Which option would you guys take?

 

[Dignitary]

General Biology - 4 Credits
Anatomy and Physiology + lab - 4 Credits
Classical Mythology - 4 Credits
Ancient Sports Class - 4 Credits
Intramural Soccer Ref - 8-10 hrs/week

The Mythology/Sports class on the list will cover my final gen ed courses and seem pretty interesting.

 

[funtertaining15]

General Biology - 4 Credits
Anatomy and Physiology + lab - 4 Credits
Classical Mythology - 4 Credits
Ancient Sports Class - 4 Credits
Intramural Soccer Ref - 8-10 hrs/week

The Mythology/Sports class on the list will cover my final gen ed courses and seem pretty interesting.

Sounds good.👍

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[chendricks1309]

I am a freshman just got out of the navy looking to see if I am taking sufficient course work.

Bio for science major with lab
College algebra
Comp1
Us history 1
Macroeconomics

17 credit total

Thanks for input in advance.

 

[funtertaining15]

I am a freshman just got out of the navy looking to see if I am taking sufficient course work.

Bio for science major with lab
College algebra
Comp1
Us history 1
Macroeconomics

17 credit total

Thanks for input in advance.

Not bad; if you're planning to go to medical school, just keep in mind that some schools have different math requirements. Some 1/2 semester, others one year, and others don't particularly care. The math course tends to be calculus and/or stats, so just remember that 🙂

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[chendricks1309]

Not bad; if you're planning to go to medical school, just keep in mind that some schools have different math requirements. Some 1/2 semester, others one year, and others don't particularly care. 🙂

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I'm going to add statistics once I finish up the calculus track if that helps paint a better picture.

 

[funtertaining15]

I'm going to add statistics once I finish up the calculus track if that helps paint a better picture.

Okay, cool. If it turns out you need calculus, just make sure you take it. It helps if you have an idea of where you want to apply so you can research the requirements.

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[chendricks1309]

Okay, cool. If it turns out you need calculus, just make sure you take it. It helps if you have an idea of where you want to apply so you can research the requirements.

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Mostly Texas schools. I'm from San Antonio.

 

[funtertaining15]

Mostly Texas schools. I'm from San Antonio.

What a coincidence; I live in Texas, too, but I go to school out-of-state. Planning on applying to schools in Texas.

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[cortana431]

Intro to Bio
Intro to bio lab
Chemistry I
Calculus ii
Physics I


I switched from physics ii to I because I really haven't touched physics in more than a year and I wanted a more solid background. I also heard that some medical schools don't accept ap credit for physics i

If I want to take the old mcat instead of the new one, should I instead take physics ii so I would have room to take Organic Chemistry my sophomore year?

 

[Giggles88]

I'm still in the process of putting my schedule together.

Quick question:

I'm towards the end of GPA repair and I have room for ONE more bio class.

Which class would be most beneficial?

1. Neuroanatomy & Physiology
2. Biostatistics
3. Evolution and Adaptation
4. Molecular Biology of Eukaryote
5. Regional Anatomy

 

[funtertaining15]

I'm still in the process of putting my schedule together.

Quick question:

I'm towards the end of GPA repair and I have room for ONE more bio class.

Which class would be most beneficial?

1. Neuroanatomy & Physiology
2. Biostatistics
3. Evolution and Adaptation
4. Molecular Biology of Eukaryote
5. Regional Anatomy

1 would be my first choice.

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[funtertaining15]

Intro to Bio
Intro to bio lab
Chemistry I
Calculus ii
Physics I


I switched from physics ii to I because I really haven't touched physics in more than a year and I wanted a more solid background. I also heard that some medical schools don't accept ap credit for physics i

If I want to take the old mcat instead of the new one, should I instead take physics ii so I would have room to take Organic Chemistry my sophomore year?

Question: are you planning to take this all in one semester?

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[Charles Darwin]

I'm still in the process of putting my schedule together.

Quick question:

I'm towards the end of GPA repair and I have room for ONE more bio class.

Which class would be most beneficial?

1. Neuroanatomy & Physiology
2. Biostatistics
3. Evolution and Adaptation
4. Molecular Biology of Eukaryote
5. Regional Anatomy

If you haven't taken stat yet, take Biostat. Otherwise take 4. or 1.

 

[Giggles88]

1 would be my first choice.

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Thanks! 🙂

If you haven't taken stat yet, take Biostat. Otherwise take 4. or 1.

I took Business Statistics my freshman year and failed it. However, I ended up retaking it my junior year and I received a B+ (89.9% 😡 ).

Do you still think I should take Biostats?

 

[tealover567]

I am in my second year and I am taking:

1) Neurobiology
2) Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology
3) The Road to the Whitehouse (Covers Presidential elections and issues like healthcare)
4) Constitutional Law (Also covers national healthcare slightly)

I am thinking of dropping constitutional law and switching to principles of finance or an economics class. I think that minoring in economics or finance could be interesting as I see myself potentially being involved in healthcare startups\some sort of investing in healthcare. (Otherwise I would do research). Should I leave my schedule as it is or take principles of finance or introduction to economics? Ivy league undergrad with a 3.2 GPA right now...expect to get it up to a 3.6 by the end of the summer.

 

[Negotiator]

If the class helps you graduate and better your GPA, take it. If it is just a class without purpose, well, I am not sure what the point would be. As far as I am concerned, as long as when you are taking the MCAT/applying to medical school you have completed the required courses, nothing else matters.

As a returning student, I personally think that taking the classes that both fulfill my requirements and those that are also compelling and worth something to me on an intellectual level, are best. As they say, just make sure you are enjoying it, the worst thing you can do for yourself is make school feel like a chore.

 

[Praefectus]

If you can take personal finance, do it. You'll learn a lot more about relevant investing (ex. Roth IRAs, mid-cap index funds, etc.) than you would in a corporate finance class. The trickiest concept to nail down for people who aren't math-minded is compounding interest and the time value of money. Once you get that down, investing becomes immensely easier.

 

[Negotiator]

If you can take personal finance, do it. You'll learn a lot more about relevant investing (ex. Roth IRAs, mid-cap index funds, etc.) than you would in a corporate finance class. The trickiest concept to nail down for people who aren't math-minded is compounding interest and the time value of money. Once you get that down, investing becomes immensely easier.

Probably simple money management would be easier, too? God forbid you do not have those skills prior to entering medical school. 😳

 

[Praefectus]

Probably simple money management would be easier, too? God forbid you do not have those skills prior to entering medical school. 😳

I believe that a personal finance class teaches you basic budgeting skills. Regardless, it's imperative to get those skills now. If you can screw up $40k/year as a resident, chances are you won't be a successful saver with a $250k salary.

 

[Negotiator]

I believe that a personal finance class teaches you basic budgeting skills. Regardless, it's imperative to get those skills now. If you can screw up $40k/year as a resident, chances are you won't be a successful saver with a $250k salary.

Precisely what I mean. I think this is quality advice.

 

[Giggles88]

I took Business Statistics my freshman year and failed it. However, I ended up retaking it my junior year and I received a B+ (89.9% 😡 ).

Do you still think I should take Biostats?

.

 

[bigdogrob4284]

Intro to Bio
Intro to bio lab
Chemistry I
Calculus ii
Physics I


I switched from physics ii to I because I really haven't touched physics in more than a year and I wanted a more solid background. I also heard that some medical schools don't accept ap credit for physics i

If I want to take the old mcat instead of the new one, should I instead take physics ii so I would have room to take Organic Chemistry my sophomore year?

This seems a little heavy to me personally, but if you have a good background in physics and calculus it should be doable. Just remember that getting A's should be a priority over taking a big load of classes.

 

[Charles Darwin]

Thanks! 🙂



I took Business Statistics my freshman year and failed it. However, I ended up retaking it my junior year and I received a B+ (89.9% 😡 ).

Do you still think I should take Biostats?

No

 

[Giggles88]

No

Cool beans 👍

 

[atheon86]

I am finalizing my schedule for this semester and I have a tough choice to make. I have to choose between taking a course or two labs, and I don't know how it would be viewed by medical schools.

I can either take:
CHM 4034 Advanced Biochem and Chemical Biology (4 credits)
or
CHM 4300L Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Lab (2 credits) --AND--
MCB 4034L Advance Microbiology Lab (1 Credit)

I am already taking:
BCH 5413 Eukaryotic Molecular Biology and Genetics (3) (Hard graduate level class)
BCH 4905 Supplemental Instruction leader for Intro Biochemistry (3 credits)
AEC 3033 Research Writing (3 credits)
MEL 4011 Intro to Med Profession (3 credits)

I would enjoy what I learn in the Labs more, but don't know how it would be viewed if I am only taking 1 actual Science course + Labs and teaching. Even though the graduate course is extremely challenging.

Thanks!

 

[tealover567]

Precisely what I mean. I think this is quality advice.

Do you have a second opinion after reading this course description? This is the course description:

Principles of Finance:
This course provides an introductory survey of the field of finance. It examines the agents, instruments and institutions that make up the financial system of the modern economy, such as bonds, the stock market, derivatives, and the money market. Along the way, standard concepts and tools of financial analysis are introduced: present discounted value, option value, and the efficient markets hypothesis. Recent developments in the field—in particular, the application of psychology to financial markets (called behavioral finance)—are also discussed. The course is designed to equip students with the tools they need to make their own financial decisions with greater skill and confidence. Specifically, we see how insights from academic finance can inform and improve students' own investing decisions. Prerequisite: high school algebra. (4 credits)

 

[tealover567]

Thoughts? I need to figure this out today!

 

[Freesia88]

Do you have a second opinion after reading this course description? This is the course description:

Principles of Finance:
This course provides an introductory survey of the field of finance. It examines the agents, instruments and institutions that make up the financial system of the modern economy, such as bonds, the stock market, derivatives, and the money market. Along the way, standard concepts and tools of financial analysis are introduced: present discounted value, option value, and the efficient markets hypothesis. Recent developments in the field—in particular, the application of psychology to financial markets (called behavioral finance)—are also discussed. The course is designed to equip students with the tools they need to make their own financial decisions with greater skill and confidence. Specifically, we see how insights from academic finance can inform and improve students' own investing decisions. Prerequisite: high school algebra. (4 credits)

I think that answers your question...

 

[tealover567]

I think that answers your question...

In other words you think I should take it? I feel like a medical school admissions committee would look poorly upon it because it looks like I'm interested in money. What do you think? I know that sounds wrong, but what do you think?

 

[Bangersandmash]

I don't think any schools require those labs and very few recommend you take a biochem lab. I think as long as you are taking the proper number of credits schools won't harp on whether they were labs or classes. I for one would rather take advanced biochem over two labs any day. I feel like I would get more out of it.

 

[Freesia88]

In other words you think I should take it? I feel like a medical school admissions committee would look poorly upon it because it looks like I'm interested in money. What do you think? I know that sounds wrong, but what do you think?

Do you want to be able to make your own financial decisions with greater skill and confidence? If yes, then take the course.

Others can correct me if I am mistaken, but if a member of an Admissions Committee asked you about the class during an interview and you are able to articulate clearly why you took the class and what perspectives you gained from it and how they prepare you for a career in medicine, you are golden. That's part of being a well balanced applicant, I think.

I took a class in American History and another American Literature because I felt that as an immigrant, I needed to inform myself better about America and its people (in addition to what I see on TV, read in the papers and the interactions I have with others, that is.)

 

[tealover567]

Do you want to be able to make your own financial decisions with greater skill and confidence? If yes, then take the course.

Others can correct me if I am mistaken, but if a member of an Admissions Committee asked you about the class during an interview and you are able to articulate clearly why you took the class and what perspectives you gained from it and how they prepare you for a career in medicine, you are golden. That's part of being a well balanced applicant, I think.

I took a class in American History and another American Literature because I felt that as an immigrant, I needed to inform myself better about America and its people (in addition to what I see on TV, read in the papers and the interactions I have with others, that is.)

This is a good point. Being able to make good financial decisions with all that student loan debt is important - don't you think? I will have $120K of debt after undergrad.

 

[mmmcdowe]

I am in my second year and I am taking:

1) Neurobiology
2) Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology
3) The Road to the Whitehouse (Covers Presidential elections and issues like healthcare)
4) Constitutional Law (Also covers national healthcare slightly)

I am thinking of dropping constitutional law and switching to principles of finance or an economics class. I think that minoring in economics or finance could be interesting as I see myself potentially being involved in healthcare startups\some sort of investing in healthcare. (Otherwise I would do research). Should I leave my schedule as it is or take principles of finance or introduction to economics? Ivy league undergrad with a 3.2 GPA right now...expect to get it up to a 3.6 by the end of the summer.

If the class helps you graduate and better your GPA, take it. If it is just a class without purpose, well, I am not sure what the point would be. As far as I am concerned, as long as when you are taking the MCAT/applying to medical school you have completed the required courses, nothing else matters.

As a returning student, I personally think that taking the classes that both fulfill my requirements and those that are also compelling and worth something to me on an intellectual level, are best. As they say, just make sure you are enjoying it, the worst thing you can do for yourself is make school feel like a chore.

If you can take personal finance, do it. You'll learn a lot more about relevant investing (ex. Roth IRAs, mid-cap index funds, etc.) than you would in a corporate finance class. The trickiest concept to nail down for people who aren't math-minded is compounding interest and the time value of money. Once you get that down, investing becomes immensely easier.

Probably simple money management would be easier, too? God forbid you do not have those skills prior to entering medical school. 😳

I believe that a personal finance class teaches you basic budgeting skills. Regardless, it's imperative to get those skills now. If you can screw up $40k/year as a resident, chances are you won't be a successful saver with a $250k salary.

Precisely what I mean. I think this is quality advice.

Do you have a second opinion after reading this course description? This is the course description:

Principles of Finance:
This course provides an introductory survey of the field of finance. It examines the agents, instruments and institutions that make up the financial system of the modern economy, such as bonds, the stock market, derivatives, and the money market. Along the way, standard concepts and tools of financial analysis are introduced: present discounted value, option value, and the efficient markets hypothesis. Recent developments in the field—in particular, the application of psychology to financial markets (called behavioral finance)—are also discussed. The course is designed to equip students with the tools they need to make their own financial decisions with greater skill and confidence. Specifically, we see how insights from academic finance can inform and improve students' own investing decisions. Prerequisite: high school algebra. (4 credits)

Thoughts? I need to figure this out today!

I think that answers your question...

In other words you think I should take it? I feel like a medical school admissions committee would look poorly upon it because it looks like I'm interested in money. What do you think? I know that sounds wrong, but what do you think?

Do you want to be able to make your own financial decisions with greater skill and confidence? If yes, then take the course.

Others can correct me if I am mistaken, but if a member of an Admissions Committee asked you about the class during an interview and you are able to articulate clearly why you took the class and what perspectives you gained from it and how they prepare you for a career in medicine, you are golden. That's part of being a well balanced applicant, I think.

I took a class in American History and another American Literature because I felt that as an immigrant, I needed to inform myself better about America and its people (in addition to what I see on TV, read in the papers and the interactions I have with others, that is.)

This is a good point. Being able to make good financial decisions with all that student loan debt is important - don't you think? I will have $120K of debt after undergrad.

Moving thread into the official how does this schedule look thread.

 

[mmmcdowe]

I am finalizing my schedule for this semester and I have a tough choice to make. I have to choose between taking a course or two labs, and I don't know how it would be viewed by medical schools.

I can either take:
CHM 4034 Advanced Biochem and Chemical Biology (4 credits)
or
CHM 4300L Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Lab (2 credits) --AND--
MCB 4034L Advance Microbiology Lab (1 Credit)

I am already taking:
BCH 5413 Eukaryotic Molecular Biology and Genetics (3) (Hard graduate level class)
BCH 4905 Supplemental Instruction leader for Intro Biochemistry (3 credits)
AEC 3033 Research Writing (3 credits)
MEL 4011 Intro to Med Profession (3 credits)

I would enjoy what I learn in the Labs more, but don't know how it would be viewed if I am only taking 1 actual Science course + Labs and teaching. Even though the graduate course is extremely challenging.

Thanks!

I don't think any schools require those labs and very few recommend you take a biochem lab. I think as long as you are taking the proper number of credits schools won't harp on whether they were labs or classes. I for one would rather take advanced biochem over two labs any day. I feel like I would get more out of it.

Merging.

 

[Freesia88]

This is a good point. Being able to make good financial decisions with all that student loan debt is important - don't you think? I will have $120K of debt after undergrad.

Too true. 🙁 Good luck.

 

[atheon86]

I am finalizing my schedule for this semester and I have a tough choice to make. I have to choose between taking a course or two labs, and I don't know how it would be viewed by medical schools.

I can either take:
CHM 4034 Advanced Biochem and Chemical Biology (4 credits)
or
CHM 4300L Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Lab (2 credits) --AND--
MCB 4034L Advance Microbiology Lab (1 Credit)

I am already taking:
BCH 5413 Eukaryotic Molecular Biology and Genetics (3) (Hard graduate level class)
BCH 4905 Supplemental Instruction leader for Intro Biochemistry (3 credits)
AEC 3033 Research Writing (3 credits)
MEL 4011 Intro to Med Profession (3 credits)

I would enjoy what I learn in the Labs more, but don't know how it would be viewed if I am only taking 1 actual Science course + Labs and teaching. Even though the graduate course is extremely challenging.

Thanks!

I don't think any schools require those labs and very few recommend you take a biochem lab. I think as long as you are taking the proper number of credits schools won't harp on whether they were labs or classes. I for one would rather take advanced biochem over two labs any day. I feel like I would get more out of it.

I thought I was going to get a lot out of the course, but then I saw the syllabus, and it just seems uninspiring. I have already had molecular genetics, and the eukaryotic molecular biology course covers some of the same material too. Here is what the topics look like:

1 Aug. 23 Physical properties of nucleic acids
2 Aug. 28 Physical properties of amino acids and proteins
3 Aug. 30 DNA and RNA synthesis
4 Sept. 4 Protein synthesis and the ribosome
5 Sept. 6 Protein expression and point mutagenesis
6 Sept. 11 DNA damage & DNA repair I
7 Sept. 13 DNA damage & DNA repair II
8 Sept. 18 Exam1
9 Sept. 20 Synthesizing modified proteins
10 Sept. 25 Incorporating unnatural amino acids into proteins in vivo
11 Sept. 27 Directed evolution of enzymes I
12 Oct. 2 Directed evolution of enzymes II
13 Oct. 4 Natural product biosynthesis I
14 Oct. 9 Natural product biosynthesis II
15 Oct. 11 Natural product biosynthesis III
16 Oct. 16 Exam 2
17 Oct. 18 Antibiotic action and resistance I
18 Oct. 23 Antibiotic action and resistance II
19 Oct. 25 Chemical genetics I
20 Oct. 30 Chemical genetics II
21 Nov. 1 Small-molecule/drug discovery I
22 Nov. 6 Small-molecule/drug discovery II

Any other thoughts?

 

[Protools]

analytical chem + lab
physics lab (every 2 weeks)
micro bio lab (every week)
orgo 1
molecular bio
spectroscopy


too much? im not worried about the labs but the courses are pretty intense

 

[WildEMDoc]

Bumping since it seems to be that time of the year when people would like opinions on their schedules.

 

[sunflower18]

Physics 1 + lab
Physics 2 + lab
Ochem 2 + lab
Maybe Spanish?

I know it's weird to take both physics in one semester, but the professors said that the information is largely separate and actually suggested the idea to me. I will study for the MCAT after the school year is over.

Thoughts? Should I take Spanish? Is three labs really killer?

(>3.9 cGPA, 4.00 sGPA btw)

 

[altamont850]

Anatomy and Physiology and Lab
Chemistry 2 and Lab
Biology 2 and Lab
Calculus 2

I took 13 hours this semester and it looks I'll get about a 3.92 this semester. I think I'm starting to get to the point where I can juggle many tasks and manage my time. Is this schedule too much?

 

[cortana431]

Genetics and Evolution
Molecular Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry I
Human Physiological Systems

How does this look? Even though it's 16 credits is it very difficult or is it up to the professors and the course itself here?

 

[1cor1311]

Genetics and Evolution
Molecular Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry I
Human Physiological Systems

How does this look? Even though it's 16 credits is it very difficult or is it up to the professors and the course itself here?

If you can pull strait A's it looks fine. If you can't... then consider removing one course.

Regardless of where your GPA is now, you don't want it dropping any further.