GE Cluster 23 and science classes in general

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Anybody have an opinion of the class? I thought I liked it until now, but I have a feeling that I'm feeling blah about it because of midterms. But I'm kind of starting to regret not taking a science cluster instead, considering I really want to get those science GEs out of the way because I'm a north campus-er.</p>

<p>The whole four science course with two labs is seeming like a heavy load right now. Are there lots of good options for someone who is not good at science but wants to take interesting science courses?</p>

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<p>I'm also a first year north campus major, but I've heard that Astro 3 with McLean is a pretty easy A, so I'm hoping to take it winter quarter (I really want to get the science GEs out of the way too!)</p>

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<p>It doesn't matter if you get those science GEs out now or later - regardless, there are still going to be the same crappy GEs sans the real science courses. Examples: </p>

<p>Air Pollution, Atmospheric Environment, Earthquakes, Biodiversity, Phy Sci 5, etc. </p>

<p>There are options for someone who is not good at science; to say they're interesting is a different issue. </p>

<p>Some more interesting ones: </p>

<p>Aids, Cancer, Bioterrorism, Microbiology, ... </p>

<p>IMO, most of them suck relative to the very cool North Campus GEs... it just comes with the poorly constructed division between N. and S. in terms of course diversity and a suggested divergence of ideas or bodies of information sans the technical vs. the fluffy -- or more appropriately, an inconsistent idea of division for the fields if they may be so constructed or reduced. :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>i really dont like this cluster either. its stupid and unorganized and my ta is a prick</p>

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<p>My friend is taking earth and space sciences, intro to oceanography. I saw one of her labs, it's just labeling a map.</p>

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<p>How come McLean isn't teaching Astro 3 anymore? I was planning to enroll in that class Winter qrt. :[</p>

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<p>Go for A&O 2/2L or A&O 3/3L with Lew.</p>

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<p>^ Easier than Astro 3? </p>

<p>Should I just take regular A&O if I'm currently in a science GE cluster?</p>

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<p>Check the GE req's and do so if it fulfills something that your GE clst doesn't.</p>

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<p>What does your science cluster satisfy? Please list your courses from last quarter and what science GEs or other are covered for the rest of the year.</p>

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<p>My cluster satisfies... </p>

<p>1 Life Science w/ Lab,
1 Physical Science w/ Lab,
1 more Science course depending on which seminar I choose</p>

<p>Basically, I just need one more science class w/ or w/o lab credit to fulfill my entire science ge requirement. So should I just take a regular science class without the lab credit then?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Yes, do that... random science GE.</p>

<p>You should probably wait until after you choose your seminar though... life/physical science GEs don't change too much quarter-to-quarter.</p>