<p>Hello people,
So I'm planning out my schedule for the second semester of my second year, and I was wondering - is it too much to take Chem 3B, Bio 1A/L and Physics 8A all together in one semester? I'm trying to graduate early, so this might be the only way. If you can share any previous experience, that'll be appreciated! TY</p>
<p>it’s generally recommended that you should never take chem 3b with bio 1a/L. Physics 8a alone is not that big a deal, but taking it with the other two will just make everything worse.</p>
<p>There are people who take both 3b and 1a and are absolutely fine. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise, if you allocate your time wisely you’ll do great. </p>
<p>I’ve heard of much harder schedules for premeds that people have still gotten all As.</p>
<p>Hmm, what exactly is in 3B that is necessary for 1A? I’ll be taking 1-2 other upper div’s the same semester, so I want to be cautious not to hurt my overall GPA…</p>
<p>catseye - the posts that recommended against combining them had nothign to do with required knowledge. It was instead a matter of workload and the fact that you are combining weeder classes, each of which require a disproportionate effort to avoid driving your GPA down.</p>
<p>Oh… thanks, yeah I think misinterpreted that message… It’s just that yesterday, I heard from someone that some stuff covered in 3B also comes up in Bio 1A… nevermind, but I think you’re right, it might be too much… But would taking Bio1A during the summer be even worse? I heard the prof’s are really tough during summer…</p>
<p>Biology 1A doesn’t have too much overlap with Chem 3B content-wise, and the little things they do have is extremely minor and not emphasized.
Biology 1A doesn’t really use much chemistry, though they do expect you understand basic concepts that you go over in Chem 3A such as polarity.</p>
<p>The most biologically relevant part of Chem 3B is the second half of course, which is essentially an introduction to biochem. This introduction to biochem is at a much higher level than what they introduce to you in Biology 1A.</p>
<p>I took Biology 1A before I took Chem 3B and I did fine</p>
<p>But oh yes, do not take them together, life will be hell. Some people have done it and got good grades, but a lot more have done it and got pwned.</p>
<p>Also, what is you major? That will help us advise you.</p>