<p>Hi, Im having trouble planning my sched. I want to major in computer science (L&S) at UC Berkeley. I should take Calculus I,II,III? Discrete math, Linear algebra. And the rest of the prereq's. How am I gonan fit all of that math in 2 years? Does that mean I have to double up? I also want to take some programming classes too. How s hould I plan it. SOmebody help me please. Also, I have another question. What is a "Major GPA" What courses determine that? Just wondering. Thanks!</p>
<p>I would suggest that you start with easy courses for the 1st semester and use your spare time to study those math classes in advance. Also, make sure you take summer courses for your IGETC. </p>
<p>GL.</p>
<p>You'll also have to take Differential Equations. You could for example do the following:</p>
<p>1st Semester: Calc1
2nd Semester: Calc2
3rd Semester: Calc3 +Discrete
4th Semester: DiffEq + Linear Algebra</p>
<p>Only Calc1-3 are usually 5-unit classes, Discrete Math, LI and Differential Equation have less units and are not that much work. You could also take some of them during summer. It's no problem to take 2 or 3 of them at the same time.</p>
<p>Umm... is it REALLy difficult to double up on math courses?</p>
<p>^^ i would guess that all depends on how good you are at math? for somebody like me, it would be nearly impossible, but i suck at math. however, i had no problem taking two english classes concurrently.</p>
<p>It's doable but you need to make sure that you place into calc 1 your first semester.</p>
<p>I don't think it's that hard to double on on Math classes if you're good at math and don't fall behind. I've had 3 math and 2 physics classes (plus GE class) during one semester before. Usually Calc1-3 are much more work intensive than LI, DE or Discrete. For me, personally, the difficuly was in this order:
- Calc3
- Calc1
- Calc2
- DE
- Linear Algebra
- Discrete Math</p>
<p>As a CS major you should be good at Linear Algebra and Discrete Math, these are the important classes for you. I'm a Computer Engineering major, so maybe that's why these two were the easiest ones for me. But I know people for who LI/Discrete Math is much harder than Calc, it really depends on the personality. Try to find out as early as possible and then double up on what you're good at.</p>
<p>Physics is usually more difficult (and work-intensive) than Math and you shouldn't double up on it (I don't even know if you need it for L&S, but I need it for EECS). When I had 2 Physics and 3 Math classes in one semester, I think the Physics took more than 70% of my time.</p>
<p>Hope that helps</p>
<p>Yea, I already placed in Calculus 1. But I dont know which math courses will take the most time.</p>
<p>Linear Algebra is going to take the most time because it's proof based, so make sure that you only pair this class with easy GE courses. The other math courses are fairly straightforward and can be taken with other major courses without worry. I also think its important to take some major classes every semester, because by the time of application, they want to judge you by how competent you are in your major. I know one guy that took mostly GE courses with a small amount of major courses by fall of application and got rejected.</p>
<p>What kidna major courses are offered at Community colelge of san francisco for Computer science (L&S) But another question, aint I gonna apply for L&S undeclared for cal? ALso, how many classes should I take per semester?</p>
<p>I don't know anything about that college, but for junior transfers you have to apply declaring a major. </p>
<p>You should generally take 15credit hours a semester. But it may be a good idea to start off the first semester with something like 12credit hours.</p>
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I don't agree with that. It really depends on the students strengths and personality. For me Linear Algebra took the LEAST time of all these classes. I didn't spend more than 2-4 hours studying a day before a test (and I got a 98% total in the class), and I didn't bother with the homework either, because it was really straightforward. Basically all I did was memorizing the definitions and then applying them on the exam. And yes, the class was proof based, but the proofs were so trivial that once you understand them there's nothing you can study about them and memorizing doesn't help you. But well, if you are not good with logic (the threadstarter should be, because he's a CS major), then things may be different. But I spent literally 10 times (!) more time on my calc classes, I really had to study for these.</p>
<p>I would recommend pairing especially LA with other classes, not calculus.</p>
<p>And I agree, don't take too many units the first semester. Start with 12-14, develop some good study habits, and then take 15-18 over the next semesters.</p>
<p>xcaliberse,</p>
<p>In your original post you asked how taking all of those classes (especially math) is possible in two years. </p>
<p>Keep in mind that probably most CS, engineering, physics, chem, and bio majors at CC take longer than two years to complete all of the math and pre-reqs. You should not let that discourage you. Keep focused on your long term goal and not just the midway point. You don't get extra points for finishing one year early, but if you do indeed graduate from Cal with a degree in CS (and a good GPA), many doors will be opened for you. That is what's important.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Thank you. If I apply for a cs (L&S) at cal, is it decalred or undeclared L&S?</p>
<p>I think it's declared unless it's a capped major like economics, which in that case you'd have to take a few classes and get a certain GPA to be accepted into the major. </p>
<p>Does anyone have that website that shows the % of admitted students in each department?</p>
<p>Yes I have the website for UCLA and Cal</p>
<p>Can you post the one for Cal? Thanks.</p>
<p><a href="http://students.berkeley.edu/files/Admissions/9258_Info_TransAdm.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://students.berkeley.edu/files/Admissions/9258_Info_TransAdm.pdf</a> Thats the link. Yes its a pdf. So you need like adobe reader 8 or foxit reader to open it. If you have questions feel free to AIM me at UrLocalCompuGeek
-Regards xcaliberse</p>