<p>I'm wondering whether it's ok to take a class that has less units than another class, but fulfills the same requirement. I'm signed up for a 2-unit course that fulfills the biological sciences breadth requirement, while a 3-unit course fulfills the same thing. The 2-unit course has a better time slot than the other one, so I'm leaning towards taking that one. </p>
<p>What's the downfall to taking the lesser unit course?</p>
<p>what's the 2 unit class?</p>
<p>ESPM 40. The other class is Drugs and the Brain with Mr. Presti.</p>
<p>I took NST 11 (Intro to Toxicology -- 2 units) to fulfill my biological sciences requirement and it was fine. I only had class 2 hours/week and the material was pretty easy. I can't site any downfalls really, unless you're a senior who needs more units towards graduation.</p>
<p>Why I ask this is because people have been recommending freshmen to take 15-16 units their first semester in order to acclimate to a normal course load right off the bat. Why not just take a lesser unit schedule that fulfills the same requirements?</p>
<p>So, one of the CC regulars, a poster named anon5524485, recommends all freshmen take 15-16 unit loads their first semester. Many people, including most undergraduate advisors, advise against this. Ideally, you should be shooting for a 13-14 unit load your first semester. (I only took 13.5 units my first semester, but I’m glad I did.)</p>
<p>Also, in light of the recent budget cuts, loading up on units screws everyone else who needs to enroll. You’ll notice half of the threads in the Berkeley forum deal with this issue.</p>
<p>Yeah, I've been noticing that personally. I'm waitlisted for two classes, one being a backup for the other. I'm looking at a 14-15 unit schedule, so nothing too extreme I hope.</p>
<p>Breadth requirements need to be at least 3 units for Haas, but I think the minimum is 2 everywhere else.</p>
<p>What?! Are you serious? Could you show me where it says that?</p>
<p>i think the minimum is 2 for Haas too..</p>
<p>Found it from the Haas FAQ section:</p>
<p>Question: Do you have a list of specific courses that satisfy breadth requirements?</p>
<p>Answer: No, the Haas Undergraduate Program provides general definitions/guidelines for each breadth category and lists areas of study that can be used to satisfy the breadth requirements. Our breadth guidelines are very broad because we want you to have the flexibility to take courses that interest you. Our requirement is that you complete at least 7 breadth courses in order to be eligible for admission. Which courses you take and how you use them to complete the breadth pattern are up to you. Remember that each course must carry at least 3 semester units. Business courses, prerequisites, microeconomics and macroeconomics CANNOT be used for breadth and one breadth course cannot be used in two breadth areas simultaneously. Please visit our website at Haas Breadth Guidelines for additional information about Haas Breadth.</p>
<p>Maybe they changed their policy?</p>
<p>Undergraduate</a> Program - Admissions : Haas Breadth Guidelines - Haas School of Business</p>
<p>it says "Students should adhere to the 7-Course Breadth guidelines outlined on the College of Letters and Science web site with the following exceptions"
and the exceptions listed don't include anything about units</p>
<p>Yeah, I called Haas this morning and they said that starting this year with the new 7 course breadth policy, 2 unit classes will be accepted a la the L&S guidelines.</p>