Working fulltime + Biochemistry?

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I'm working at a school full-time (8 AM to 4 PM). I want to take a 5-credit Biochemistry course next semester. There's no lab, but it meets three times a week for 1.5 hours! I've never taken a 5 credit class so I don't really know how much more work it is. How doable?

(Perhaps needless to say, it's quite important that I keep up my science GPA, and get an A in the class.)

Edit: this is the only Biochem class offered.

 

[angemon89]

Only one class while working full time? Shouldn't be a problem.

 

[ucsfstudents]

I agree that for the average student, combining a full time work schedule with 5 units of classes should be easily doable. Granted you don't have too many other responsibilities.

 

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I find my fulltime job pretty draining. Mainly because it's so tedious. And I'm somewhat intimidated by Biochem.

No other significant responsibilities except waiting for interview invites... 🙁

 

[angemon89]

As long as you're not tired when you go to lecture(hopefully it's not right after work?) then I still don't see a problem. There are plenty of hours in the day to get in study time, and even a nap 🙂

 

[AestheticGod]

Is it 5credits cause it's lecture+lab ?

 

[occams_razor]

should be fine. I know people doing postbacc programs at my school who work full-time and take 2-3 classes a semester

 

[BabyDoc86]

Shouldn't be too hard. I worked 50-60hour weeks and aced a 5cr Anatomy lecture/lab class. It might be tough, but I'm sure you can do it!

 

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Shouldn't be too hard. I worked 50-60hour weeks and aced a 5cr Anatomy lecture/lab class. It might be tough, but I'm sure you can do it!

Details! That sounds ridiculous. Are you a crazy gunner? 🙂

 

[FrkyBgStok]

Details! That sounds ridiculous. Are you a crazy gunner? 🙂

No, it just isn't as hard as your mind thinks it is. If you stay on top of things, should be a walk in the park.

 

[tima]

You can study some biohchem during the winter break, if you think biochem might be a little hard.

The syllabus and reading list is probably already uploaded.