Chem 3a/Bio 1a q's

<p>Hey, two questions:</p>

<p>1) I didn't take the Chem AP and haven't taken Chem 1a/b, but Telebears still allows me to register for Chem 3a for Summer 2012. Do they verify completion of pre-requisites/is there any chance I'll be dropped before the term begins? </p>

<p>2) Is completion of Chem 3al required for enrollment in Bio 1a/l? I want to take Chem 3a this summer but NOT Chem 3al, and I'm afraid I won't be allowed to enroll in Bio 1a/l in the fall. </p>

<p>FYI: I am not a Chem or MCB major--none of these classes have an impact on my major.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>If you have not satisfied the pre reqs, they will indeed drop the drop hammer on you, at least thats what I heard for signing up for bio 1a w/o chem 3a; I Imagine that it is similar for other courses too then, but the departments may vary in lacksadaisicalness. Plus, you will really need at least chem 1a/AP chem knowledge for 3a (Thats just my opinion as someone currently in 3a).</p>

<p>I checked the Bio 1a desrciption and it does not specify 3al, so that generally means it is not needed, it they wanted 3al they would specify it. </p>

<p>Good luck with signing up for your courses. :)</p>

<p>^ Is it just me, or is Chem 3A this semester a lot less brutal than it should be? I think we lucked out…</p>

<p>Barangers tests are weird, she gives more partial credit than other professors do (I’ve heard), and frankyl, I think the exams have been too easy, I’ve heard where they have classes where the average on exams is like 40-60. The “ease” of the class will screw you over when you begin to realize that the curve is a silent assassin - just my opinion though.</p>

<p>I took AP Chem in high school but had a conflict on the day of the test and didn’t bother to reschedule it. I know it’s a long shot but I already know the 1a material and I don’t want to have to suffer through an entire semester/waste credits. Thanks for the advice!</p>

<p>I think if you go talk to Bob Lamereux and tell him your situation, you will get in the class you need. He is one of the most chill phds I have ever seen.</p>