<p>I want to ask if 14A is REALLY geared towards the life sciences, or if it's simply a "dumbed-down" version of 20A, with a few references to biology here and there as "filler examples."</p>
<p>In other words, would I be missing out a lot on how the chemistry relates to biology (or the life sciences) if I take the 20 series?</p>
<p>I took 20A and there was no application or mention of biology at all. Whether or not 14A mentions biology, I don't know, but I know that 20A was pretty useless stuff in my opinion... maybe because I had Baugh. I don't see why you'd take the 20 series over the 14 series if you have the option, unless it's recommended by your department.</p>
<p>ok....once and for all.....dont take a harder class if you don't ****ing need it. if you're major doesn't require the 20 series, the why the hell would you take it??????? it's not gonna look any better or worse for grad school. the only possible scenario id see is if you're not sure what you wanna major in. Then take the 20 series cause if you decide to go into like biochem or bioeng then u'll need the 20 series. otherwise stick to 14. BTW there aren't many (if any) "dumbed down" classes at UCLA.</p>
<p>The 20 series has less competition in it (so ive heard) but the material is much harder. The 14 series has easier (but still hard) material and has much more competition cause of all the ****ing premeds</p>