<p>Well, I’m also an incoming freshman, so I don’t know too much but I’ll try my best…</p>
<p>[Declaring</a> the MCB Major](<a href=“http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/major/major/declaring/]Declaring”>http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/major/major/declaring/) You should read thoroughly for your requirements. Lower division is basically classes that are #1-99, and upper division is #100-199. A freshman isn’t allowed to take upper division classes until sophomore year. </p>
<p>For the seven breadth requirement, [Degree</a> Requirement-L&S Requirements](<a href=“http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/requirements/lsreq.html]Degree”>http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/requirements/lsreq.html) Basically you need to take 7 classes (you cannot fulfill using AP credits but you can transfer credits from community college. The breadth has to be fulfilled in order to graduate. The 7 classes cannot be used to fulfill more than one requirement. There’s a list of classes that you can take that fulfill the requirements. You also need these three requirements.
- Reading and Composition
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Foreign Language
(you can read more about it in the link…)
[Degree</a> Requirements-Summary of Degree Requirements](<a href=“http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/requirements/intro.html]Degree”>http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/requirements/intro.html) Berkeley also requires a American Cultures class…required for everyone despite what college they are in…</p>
<p>You don’t need to meet department requirements your freshman year, but you should declare in your junior year or as early as you (want/can?). First year, you should take two breadth classes a semester, and take one-two in your major prerequisites… and so forth…To be considered a full time student, you need 13 units. 15-16 is considered a normal load. 18+ units is overkill (but I’m not a student yet, so can someone confirm this? xD)</p>