<p>What classes does an econ major typically take in the fall? How many classes does everyone typically take a semester? Does a trimester mean classes are accelaerated so that 2 tri mesters in calc for example = 2 semesters elsewhere? I am tryinf to figure out how - as a freshman - I can take econ, a language requirement, writing class, calc, and chemistry (too keep options open in case I change my mind and want med school later on...) How many classes is typical to take per trimester?<br>
Thx</p>
<p>1) D is on a quarter system, but it is unlike quarter systems anywhere else.
2) Typical load is three courses per quarter, unlike a typical quater school in which students take ~4..
3) Yes, D accelerates classes. For example, unders the quarter system at UofChicago or UCal, typical Frosh Chem is three quarters, i.e., all year, just like a semester school (which would be two semesters). At D, Frosh Chem is compacted into two quarters.<br>
4) Micro and Macro econ both require the completion of Math 3, either at D or AP score or passing the math placement test during orientation. However, fall macro and micro are essentially full with continuing students who have already registered, so Frosh would be on a wait list. Frosh can take Econ 1 or Econ 2 in the fall; Econ 2 is an introduction to the field and intended for non-majors, however.
5) The computers in the Registrar will randomly assign you to Writing in the fall or winter. You will be able to select from the Writing classes offered that term. After you finish the Writing class, you will take the Frosh seminar the following term.
6) Popular languages (Spanish & French) are offered during several quarters. Smaller language departments, for example, Russian, must be started fall since that is the only time Russ 1 is offered.
7) If you are continuing with a language from HS, your placement (Lang 1, 2, or 3) will determine when you take the class. </p>
<p>Check with the ORC for fall '07 offerings:</p>
<p>Thx for your answers! They're a big help!!!</p>
<p>3 trimesters of calc here is equivalent to two semesters elsewhere</p>
<p>it is also possible to take 4 classes in each of two terms. But you want to be careful about doing that first year. You also want to be careful about scheduling too many classes with labs. So you may not want to take a language and chem the same term since there is language lab and chem lab which add a lot of extra class hours. Also it is sometimes difficult to get into the intro econ class the first time you try to get it.</p>
<p>Thx. Great input. Do you know when the exam schedule comes out? I have to fly and want to make reservations for breaks as far ahead as possible. Or does everyone pretty much leave campus at the same time?</p>
<p>when you go to calendars, you can click the final exam schedule</p>
<p>there is usually one for the whole year and one for the current term</p>
<p>exams are scheduled by course meeting times</p>
<p>Thx Sybbie - you're very helpful. You've answered some of my questions elsewhere.</p>
<p>My Frosh is finishing his Spring finals as I write this, but, be aware, his final schedule has not yet matched the online calendar!</p>
<p>LOL! Good to know.</p>
<p>there are exams scheduled by their class time, but then there are some joint exams such as econ and math which you can see at the bottom of the schedule. and then you can have take homes which will be totally different. first year I had my D scheduled to leave when the dorms closed and everybody had already left when their exams were over. Now that she is a sophomore and lots of her friends are off various terms she likes to stay as long as she can at the end of the term to hang out with friends she won't see for a while</p>
<p>Off topic but how many senior seminars do students usually take? Are they more time consuming than other courses? I plan on pursuing honors</p>