Hey guys, I’m a future undergrad student and realized that I do not really have information compared to anyone else. I don’t know what classes to take or how all of them connect. I’m going to be a biochem major so are there any guides I can use to do some further research? Also, how much should I know prior to attending orientation? Thanks.
Here is a list of major requirements for Biochem. Your orientation advisor can give you suggestions of which classes you should start taking. Most likely you want to start with the General Chem series 2A and Lab, along with Math 17A and possible 1-2 GE’s in Literature/History/Philosophy etc… Or a Freshman Seminar. You do not want to take more than 15 units Fall quarter to allow yourself time to get use to the pace of the quarter system and get your bearings at a UCD.
http://catalog.ucdavis.edu/programs/MCB/MCBreqt.html
The Freshman orientation is pretty comprehensive so you will get all the information needed. You should take the Math and Chem placement tests prior to orientation since you will not be allowed to sign up for these classes without them.
^ Apparently as of this fall they’re redoing requirements for CHE 2A, so not everyone will have to take the placement exam.
Source: http://chemistry.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate/chemistry_placement_exam.html
Still, it wouldn’t hurt to take it. You have a couple more days, so I’d recommend getting it out of the way if you’re going to do it so you don’t need to worry about it later.
And frankly, many/most people go into orientation clueless. They’ll get you up to speed.