<p>Well. this is my first year at CC. I have gotten most of igetc done. I was wondering whether I should try to finish my one year of physics at CC or just wait till I get to UCLA. Would not taking physics affect my chances as it is "highly recommended" according to the UCLA website. How much time would it set me back from finishing my bio degree? Right now I am looking to concentrate on pre reqs like calc and chem. </p>
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<p>i would imagine physics would be way harder at UCLA and since it’s not really something you need to excel at as a bio major i don’t see why you would want to put yourself through that.</p>
<p>Definitely put emphasis on completing biology, chemistry, and math prerequisites. Can’t say specifically about UCLA biology, but lots of times upper division courses require you to have at least intro biology and maybe chemistry/math done. Physics can be completed over at UCLA. I know a couple people who did this and actually felt that the class wasn’t bad at all. Of course not finishing physics pre-reqs makes you a less competitive applicant, but by how much, I do not know.</p>
<p>As long as you finish the important prerequisites (Bio, Chem, Math) you’ll be fine. They actually recommend you NOT take physics in your community college if it is not a life science based physics series - which is the case in most CCs. I am a Fall 2009 transfer to UCLA and did not do any physics classes.</p>
<p>Do you know how much time it will delay me from finishing on time, assuming I get every other lower division course done except physics. Would TAP kind of even out my chances if I don’t finish physics?</p>
<p>It’s not really a big deal. For instance, I got accepted into the Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics program which only requires ~12 classes of upper division work (specifically for MIMG, you have to take 2-4 more classes that would satisfy the upper division requirement of 60 units). Lets say that you’re aiming for 2 years at the university. It is completely doable as you only have to do mostly 2-3 classes every semester you spend there and you will finish just on time (with a semester extra if you plan it out carefully).</p>
<p>As for admissions purposes, yes TAP will definitely benefit you. But they also want a well-rounded individual with diverse interests so dont let the physics issue prevent you from doing that.</p>
<p>Plus, I dont see ANY classes that have one of the physics classes as their prereq.</p>
<p>A downside on not finishing the prereqs though: If youre considering assisting in one of the laboratories under one of the professors, this might be a hindrance because you might want to finish Physics first before burdening yourself with the extra work of a lab internship.</p>
<p>If I do take physics at CC later, is it possible to take o chem, bio, and physics? Or even just o chem and physics?</p>
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<p>Most bio majors take physics their junior year anyways. I would concentrate on finishing all chem/bio/math classes because they are usually pre-reqs for the upper division classes and not finishing them will put delay you not the physics.</p>
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<p>Possible but I wouldn’t recommend it. I did it plus more and worked part time for 2 semesters and got straight A’s. But I wouldn’t recommend if you are not REALLY good a science/math. It is a big risk in your GPA. If you are a hard working student then it is definitely doable. And also why did you choose to major in bio? I’m curious.</p>
<p>I chose Bio because I am actually interested in the science. Completing Med school pre-reqs is just a plus too. I’m doing whatever it takes.</p>
<p>I am currently a student in a Middle College program at a CCC and I plan to finish all my prereqs and IGETC with TAP one year after graduation.</p>
<p>I want to Major in Biology/Life sciences (Pre-Med) and I will have 1 year of extra biology, 2 semesters of ochem, as well as a semester of Biochemistry including all of the prereqs for the MAJOR and the GED of IGETC.</p>
<p>If I maintain a GPA of 3.8+ and volunteer a little do you think I have a realistic shot at UCB or UCLA?</p>
<p>plant and animal biology is an awful class. memorizing ridiculous amounts of information as I type this… :(</p>