<p>Hey. I haven't had a class before that gives me the option to assign 3, 4, or 5 units to the class. What is the difference between assigning 3 units to a class and 5 units to class? And 4 units to a class? Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>It depends on the class. In some instances, there will be a little more work for 4 units, and a little more work still for 5. For example, I know of a class that was 3-4 units; for 3 units, you had to take 2 exams, but for 4 units, you had to also write a paper.</p>
<p>In other cases, there is no difference in your responsibilities whether you take it for 3, 4, or 5 units. For example, Biosci 150: Human Behavioral Biology (which everyone should take!) can be from 4-6 units (I think) but it really doesn't matter. Basically, you can sign up for whatever fits best into your schedule.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Also, if the class fulfills two GERs according to Axess, I will still have the two GERs fulfilled even if I take the class for 3 units and not for 5 units?</p>
<p>Yes. I believe a course for a GER needs to be at least 3 units, letter grade.</p>
<p>Some classes are also different amounts of units for undergrad and grads. For example CS106A is 3-5 units, but undergrads must take it for 5. It's the same amount of work for all, but grads can take it for 3 to keep within their max units.</p>
<p>Does cs106 offer the option of taking it for 4 units???</p>
<p>i think it does on axess, but the professor will tell you you must sign up for 5 if you're undergrad, not sure about grads</p>
<p>All undergrads have to take it for 5, very rarely there is an exception made, but 5 is realistic, given how much time it takes; the only reason grad students are allowed to take it for less is because they pay their tuition based on the number of units they take; hence, the need to save money.</p>
<p>thanks...also, if a course is offered for like 2 to 5 units, does it mean you can choose any number between 2 to 5? or just 2 and 5.</p>
<p>(How can a course, for example the languages, give such a huge freedom in terms of units>?)</p>
<p>Any number between.</p>
<p>If you have specific questions, email the professor or ask the first day.</p>