<p>This is my first year of college. I'm in the Pre-Pharmacy program at USC. I'm currently enrolled in chem 111, bio 101 both with a lab, Math 122 which is Calculus! Should I drop a science, if so which one would be best? I really would like to drop one science and take the other during the summer, is this a good decision? I'm just not sure which one I should drop if I actually make that decision. Someone please give some advice!</p>
<p>If you are going to drop one, drop the lab course that’s not a pre-req for other things.</p>
<p>Don’t drop anything. That’s my advice.</p>
<p>According to me dropping a subject is a good decision. Take limited burden on yourself so that you give proper attention on each. At last you have to perform so don’t put yourself in extra pressure and you are in 1 st year also.</p>
<p>I agree it is a good idea for the reason given by jim123. As for which course I agree with failure622. If neither one/ or both pre req…drop chem. it will probably be easier to take it in the summer</p>
<p>I’m assuming U of SC based on course numbers. What else are you taking? If you also have something “easy” like Univ 101 or fine arts elective you might be ok. I would look at schedule for summer school and spring (even though no guarantee next year will be the same) to get a feel for what’s offered when. If it’s important to get organic done by certain point, then many want to work backwards to be sure you can get chemistry completed. If you have other gen ed requirements you might want to switch one out for one science, just to be sure you have a good start to your college life. It’s a big adjustment beyond the academics. Even in Honors, students are advised to stick to 15/16hours the first semester.</p>
<p>Is 122 also 4 hours? Some majors have to do it, but 18 hours as a freshman can be hard. Of course, the deciding factor is how good a student are you. Did you have calc in HS? Did you have any of these subjects at honors level?</p>
<p>Yes, I’ve taken both AP & Honors Classes in HS. I just didn’t want to completely overwhelm myself. Also, Math 122 is 3 hours. I’m a good student but I never really had to study in HS. I have a total of 17 hours. This is going to be a huge adjustment for me. However, I feel that dropping a science will put me behind.</p>
<p>HKelcey, I would say hold on. Attend a few classes, and then take a decision. All colleges have ‘Drop’ date deadline meaning if you drop on or before that date it does not show on your transcript. Which usually is few weeks in to the semester, so you have enough time to take the decision once you are there. Just check the drop dates, usually mentioned on the college’s academic calendar.</p>
<p>Also, my advise to freshman is to sign for maximum load/credits that the college allows during a semester and then have the flexibility and convenience of dropping once you attend classes and figure out actually what it is like. And then take a decision.</p>
<p>If your intention is to go to pharmacy school to become a pharmacist, then no, you shouldn’t drop a class. Taking all of these classes together, along with enligsh or history or what have you, is pretty standard as a freshman pre-professional science major. If you find you can’t deal with all of this science, you may need to reconsider your goals. I’m a science major, and trust me - it gets worse.</p>
<p>sparkles is right on. im not a science guy, but my best friend studies biochemistry. it only gets worse. if you have to drop though, also make sure it does not effect your tuition. sometimes it can and you dont want to lose financial aid</p>
<p>Thank you for your advice.</p>
<p>Look at your major online and see if they have an advisement page. For physics, for instance, there are two suggested curriculums to follow, depending on where you are starting in math. If there is a curriculum guide for what you take each year, it would be easier to see how lock-stepped your program is and if you can hold off on having 18 hr schedule as a first semester freshman with out throwing yourself too out of synch. Also remember anything over 16 hours you owe additional tuition.</p>