<p>Okay, so I really NEED to take 2 classes my first semester. The first being E7 (Matlab) and the second being CE30 (Intro to Solid Mechanics). I can fit both into my schedule just fine BUT there are 2 sections of E7 (12-1, 1-2) and BOTH sections are taking the final at the same time (the 1-2 slot/Final Exam Group 12) which conflicts with the final exam time of CE30. </p>
<p>What are the chances that the CE30 teacher (Armero) will allow me to re-schedule for his final?</p>
<p>Pretty slim. They don’t like rescheduling finals at Cal. There’s a chance Telebears will kick you or disallow registration because of conflicting final times as it is.</p>
<p>Thanks for taking the time to answer my question…</p>
<p>Darn. That really sux for me. I’m a transfer student and the number of classes for which can enroll in the Spring is severely limited without both those classes (there are only 2 classes I can take in Spring '10 without having completed both E7 and CE 30). </p>
<p>What happens in that scenario–when I can’t have a full-time schedule because I don’t have the pre-req’s to be enrolled in the other classes that I need?
Do I just take “fun” classes?</p>
<p>And how does that effect me when I’m supposed to finish all my classes in 4 semesters (max 5) and I’m basically losing a whole semester because of a conflict with one test?</p>
<p>Just take the class and its pre-req together. You’ll have to ask for the instructor’s permission to do this, but most of the time they’ll okay it.</p>
<p>Be prepared to work hard if you decide to take a class and its pre-req in the same semester.</p>
<p>I believe most engineering majors take CS 61A as an alternative course for E 7 (I’m not sure, you should double check). CS 61A might fit your finals schedule. Just so you know, CS 61A is generally considered harder than E 7</p>
<p>@anon5524485</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestion. That totally fits in my schedule. I’ll make sure to ask the adviser at CalSO if I can do that, but I’ve heard other students mention that CS 61A and E 7 are pretty much the same thing w/ 61A being a little more difficult.</p>
<p>Hopefully that will work!
Thanks again.</p>