<p>So, I'm an incoming freshman and I was thinking about majoring in chemistry (I'm physical sciences undeclared) but I'm having some second thoughts because AP chem was a pain in the ass and not as easy as I would have liked (but I can't decide it that was just because it was 2nd semester senior year and I was lazy or because I genuinely would not like or do well majoring in the subject), so what kind of schedule would you guys recommend?</p>
<p>English Composition 3
Foreign Language Class
General Ed Class (Non-Science) </p>
<p>If you've completed the Writing I Requirement - substitute that slot for Chem 20A to satisfy a science GE and/or chemistry major requirement simultaneously. If you've completed your foreign language requirement (passed out via AP exam), take Math __ or take another GE class that's non-science. For instance, if you're entering UCLA and you're able to take Math 32A fall quarter, just don't take math in case you don't want to pursue chemistry. Take Math 31A if you did not pass out of the AB exam. If you qualify to take Math 31B (from passing out of the AB exam), just don't take math and take the GE of your choosing/interest.</p>
<p>Thanks, I passed out of the writing req, if I'm lucky I'll pass out of both Math 31A through AB and foreign lang (is the French test hard if you've taken 3 years?) and how soon do you find out how you did on the lang test to know what class you need to take or whether you need to take one at all?</p>
<p>Do I need math for GEs? </p>
<p>Oh, and what classes are Introductory or General Chem, the ones that you pass out of with a 3 or 4-5 score on AP chem?</p>
<p>And can someone explain the quarter system? It's just taking 3 sets of classes, right? How many classes do you take per quarter and at orientation do you only sign up for the classes for the 1st quarter or for all the quarters?</p>
<p>Can anyone suggest some easy non-science GEs? I have no idea where to even begin? </p>
<p>Where can you find out what classes satisfy which GEs? I found a list of GEs, but it's really confusing. Like for the "Foundations of the Arts and Humanities" req, you have to take one course from "Literary and Cultural Analysis", one from "Philosophical and Linguistic Analysis" and one from "Visual and Performance Arts Analysis and Practice", so, how do you know what classes belong in each category?</p>
<p>Math is not a GE requirement. It doesn't satisfy anything except for major requirements or "quantitative reasoning" if you did not satisfy that coming into UCLA. </p>
<p>Search for "UCLA AP Policies" through google and you'll find out what classes you get credit for through AP/IB exams. </p>
<p>The quarter system is 3 sets of classes (excluding summer sessions). They are each roughly 10 weeks long. 3-4 classes per quarter is normal. For fall quarter, your orientation counselors will suggest that you take 13-15 units. You only sign up for classes for the upcoming quarter. </p>
<p>Google search "UCLA GE Registrar" and look up the GE requirements. After that go ahead and look up "GE" in thread titles within the UCLA sub-forum through the CC search function. Look at the appropriate PDF list for your college (Letters and Science, Engineering, ...) </p>
<p>Go to <a href="http://www.registrar.ucla.edu%5B/url%5D">http://www.registrar.ucla.edu</a>. Look at the .pdf document from the above paragraph. Click on "GE Class Search" on the left-hand side of the "Schedule of Classes" page from the registrar site. Click Fall 2007 and select one of the GE Foundation Sub-Sections. Pick and choose something that interests you. Go ahead and look up the prof names on <a href="http://www.bruinwalk.com%5B/url%5D">http://www.bruinwalk.com</a> to get SOME idea of the instructor.</p>
<p>I was looking for Chem 20A on this page: <a href="http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/crsredir.aspx?termsel=07S&subareasel=CHEM%5B/url%5D">http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/crsredir.aspx?termsel=07S&subareasel=CHEM</a> but I can't find it, am I looking on at the right page or am I just completely blind?</p>
<p>Also, how easy is it to get Eng Comp 3, Chem 20A and Math 31B if I have the 2nd orientation? And is this schedule a reasonable load?</p>
<p>You're looking at Spring 2007. </p>
<p>You'll be fine. You'll get the classes at 2nd orientation. Yes, it's a normal load for a physical sciences major.</p>
<p>You are looking at SPRING 2007 lol :D.
I think you're hardest one is going to be getting English Comp 3 (or the prof. you want for it). The professor I wanted for it is already filled lol... Chem is huge, so you are fine there. I think you are fine for 31b as well.</p>
<p>EDIT: Emmeline beat me =[</p>
<p>xD, oops, thanks.</p>
<p>I'm a bit confused about the actual selecting of classes, for example, on here: <a href="http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/detselect.aspx?termsel=07F&subareasel=CHEM&idxcrs=0020A+++%5B/url%5D">http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/detselect.aspx?termsel=07F&subareasel=CHEM&idxcrs=0020A+++</a></p>
<p>So, if I sign up for lecture 1, then do I pick individual times per day? Or do you attend class for all those times listed? Also, under "days" what does "R" stand for?</p>
<p>Does the MW under days stand for M-W or Monday and Wednesday .... Is there something I'm missing? 2 or even 3 days seems a bit short ..... I don't know >.<</p>
<p>And are specific lectures reserved for later orientations? or like a certain # of spots?</p>
<p>R is Thursday.</p>
<p>MW = Monday and Wednesday.</p>
<p>So you only have 2 days of English comp per week? Or am I misunderstanding it?</p>
<p>No, that's right.</p>
<p>Although twice a week sounds like nothing,
my twice a week lab feels like forever and always.</p>