First Semester Freshmen Schedule

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - San Diego
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<p>For some reason I cannot help but think that my course recommendations are really hard for an incoming freshman. She recommended that I take</p>

<p>Math 10C
Chem 6A
LIFR 2A
Muir 40</p>

<p>Now, It's really just the math and the french that freak me out, and chem, since I last took ap chem my junior year, and remember nothing. I don't know if I should take math 20C in lieu of 10C since I might want to go to cognitive science, but I don't really know the difference between 10C and 20C. is 20C like analyticial geometry/Calculus III? or is that 10C? </p>

<p>I'm thinking maybe just take three of the courses and a Freshman Seminar, but am unsure if that's "too easy." The only advice I've been given has been to retake math starting with 10A and remedial chem, considering I last took calculus junior year too. But I don't know if my pride can take that. On the other hand, I don't know if my pride can take failing a bunch of classes my freshman year.</p>

<p>So basically my question is, what's the normal courseload for an incoming freshman, and are most kids really prepared for their courses coming in/should I start reviewing my chem and calculus now.</p>

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<p>I don't think your schedule looks too hard. It seems about average for a science major, such as myself.</p>

<p>About the chemistry, I would say definitely stay with 6A. Older people I know say the remedial Chem 4 class is a big waste of time. </p>

<p>"4. Basic Chemistry (4) Chemistry 4 is a one-quarter course for science majors with insufficient preparation to start the Chem. 6 sequence. Emphasis is on learning how to solve quantitative problems. Topics include nomenclature, stoichiometry, and the periodic table. Includes a combined laboratory and discussion-recitation each week. "</p>

<p>"6A. General Chemistry I (4) First quarter of a three-quarter sequence intended for science and engineering majors. Topics include: stoichiometry, gas laws, bonding, atomic theory, quantum theory, and thermochemistry."</p>

<p>6A seems nicer than Chem 4. 6A doesnt really sound too hard, at all, IMO. I haven't taken chem since junior year either, by the way. </p>

<p>As for the French. I don't think it will be so bad. At first, I was thinking about taking Spanish, and I got put into 2A as well. I asked someone about it. He said it was easy. I don't think french 2A would be much different. </p>

<p>Math...</p>

<p>"10C. Calculus (4) Vector geometry, velocity, and acceleration vectors."</p>

<p>"20C. Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering (4) Vector geometry, vector functions and their derivatives. Partial differentiation. Maxima and minima. Double integration."</p>

<p>See, the 20 series is like, a bit harder and its for science and engineering majors...</p>

<p>I dunno if you which one you should go into, 10 or 20, because cognitive science majors can do either one, depending on what your focus is...</p>

<p>My major is Molecular Synthesis. I will be taking:
math 20A
chem 6A (maybe we'll have class together ha ha ha)
Writing (not sure if Basic Writing or Warren Writing, as of yet)</p>

<p>And my 4th class is still open, since I don't want to take Spanish anymore. hahah Though I think I want to take BILD 36 AIDS sciences and Society, cuz that seems very interesting to me, even though it won't count for anything. ha ha ha</p>

<p>But yeah, don't stress too much about your classes. A lot of people are doing this, and I really don't think it will be that bad. I've also heard it is easy to get A's our first year if we TRY.</p>

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<p>Jackie must be in a good mood =o She made an informative post!</p>

<p>My reality is crashing down on me! Or something.</p>

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<p>10C is exactly like 20C except it doesn't cover integrals. In some cases I've actually seen my friend's 10C homework to be quite difficult. The reason 10C doesn't go over the multiple integrals is because at the beginning you spend time going over series (covered in 20B). I found series to be a pain in the arse, and most people find them that way too. Double integrals are easy because most professors don't really focus on how to integrate difficult equations (that was covered in 10 or 20B), so they give easy problems to make sure you understand the concept.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the great responses. I'm no longer worried about my future schedule. I'm thinking I'll take 20C, even though I'm a Human Bio Major (only required 10 series), and for cogsci, if you want the science degree - you take 20C. I've already taken half a semester of what a 20C class would involve at a community college, including multiple integrals and all of that, but dropped because I had too much other work to do. </p>

<p>That being said, I guess I'll take
Chem 6A
Muir 40
Math 10C/20C------i'm still thinking
LIFR 2A</p>

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<p>^^^ hmmm, similar schedule
Chem6A
MCWP 40
Math20C
HILD7A</p>

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<p>So this might sound like a stupid question, but do you guys all have the printed copy of the classes, or is there some secret website with all of these classes?</p>

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<p>I looked at the suggested 4-year plan for Earth Science Majors and it suggested
Math 20A
Chem 6A
Earth 50
Language (I tested into 1C)</p>

<p>That looks like a pretty good schedule. I am going to see if I can redo Calc 1 (20A). I did great in chem when I took it a few years ago. Spanish could be the hard one. I only did 2 years of it, and that was 2 years ago, but the placement test seemed pretty easy.</p>

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<p>I just realized....you do know we're not on a semester system right? =P</p>

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<p>Hah. I didn't even notice that either. I have a question: what's the difference between a quarter system and trimester system?</p>

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<p>yeah, i know we're not on a semester schedule, i was referring to the community college equivalent, and the cc where i live is on a semester system. so I took half a semester of the equivalent course of math 20c. if that's what you're talking about.</p>

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<p>Isn't the different between trimester and quarter that the summer quarter is the same length as a normal quarter?</p>

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<p>semester = 2 grading period, longer
quarter = 3 grading period, shorter</p>

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<p>Hmmm... according wikipedia, both quarters and trimesters are typically 3 months long.</p>

<p>I also read that indian schools start in July. Odd. I think summer break is a pointless, vestigial tradition. But who am I to complain about months of vacation... :)</p>