Class Schedule- PLEASE help!

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hi
I'm currently undeclared but I'm pretty sure I want to switch into MCB. I'm having trouble with my schedule. Does this look pretty good:
Chem 1a
Math 1b
COM LIT R1a
Spanish 8 (or Spanish 4)</p>

<p>Or would Math 1b be too difficult? I took the Calculus AB AP and got a 5 on it my junior year. However, I haven't reviewed calculus in a year so I'm thinking maybe I should just start with Math 1a.
Also, do a lot of freshman take Discovery Courses? I was thinking of taking the Language and Power course instead of the COM LIT.</p>

<p>Can anyone help me? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Yes, that is fine</p>

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<p>NOOOOOO!!!!! we have to take math together......... lol... im just kidding take whatever you want :)</p>

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<p>What about the discovery course?
Mandy - don't worry, we'll be in chem together.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I had a question about Discovery courses also. How are these courses different and why do students take them? Are they more in-depth?</p>

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<p>Your schedule looks fine, but unless you have a real love of writing, I would suggest you take a different R1A class. CompLit is known as one of the hardest RnC classes around, and if you want a high GPA (medschoolmedschoolmedschool), you might want to find an easier RnC.</p>

<p>Regarding Discovery Courses: they are simply different because they are what the administration believes to be more interesting and fascinating topics for freshmen, and they are often taught by the best professors on subjects that they themselves are especially interested in. I highly suggest taking such classes if you can, although many of them are undoubtedly filled up already.</p>

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<p>What do you mean filled up already? Was there an orientation?</p>

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<p>Filled up as in many people have already enrolled due to their having earlier Tele-Bears sessions (ie they're continuing/returning students) or they have early CalSO sessions.</p>

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<p>and larry has made his statement =P</p>

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<p>thanks!!!!</p>

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Yeah, I had a question about Discovery courses also. How are these courses different and why do students take them? Are they more in-depth?

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<p>Many are upper-div and have high expectations. Like another poster said, they are what people have reported to be more interesting. They are not really intended exclusively for freshmen by any means, but certain courses are ideal for freshmen. The professors are supposed to be great teachers and the topics interesting. I would say some do go more in depth, and some are far more broad than other courses you would take in the same subject (and cover a lot of information). Many of these courses existed prior to this program, but are being highlighted for various reasons (positive responses from students, great professors, ect).</p>