<p>bio, chem, orgo, physics, and math all factor into the science gpa.</p>
<p>do things like earth science, psych, or astronomy factor in the science gpa also? </p>
<p>Thanks guys</p>
<p>1.) General rule: Depends on what department they're in.</p>
<p>2.) re: Astronomy: HPAC explicitly tells you (aren't you glad I went to Duke?) to avoid any class which is designed for non-science majors. Dinosaur biology in the biology department is the same.</p>
<p>3.) At Duke, earth science would not; psych would not; astronomy would but should be avoided.</p>
<p>Doesn't astronomy require lots and lots of physics? Also, why should it be avoided if one were to take a normal premed schedule (like orgo + cell bio or some random combination) and have it as an elective? I will probably never take astronomy, but curiosity compels me to ask the question.</p>
<p>At Duke, it's clearly labelled as being for non-physics majors. That's a no-no.</p>
<p>thanks BDM.</p>
<p>so if we were thinking of majoring in biology, would it be horrible if we took an earth science class? 'b/c it is labeled NS/STS? So basically, if we did take it, it would not count towards science gpa even tho it is a science?</p>
<p>"Science" GPA is actually a misnomer. It's BCPM GPA: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math.</p>
<p>oh okay thanks for the clarification</p>
<p>hey BDM, or anyone else who knows about Duke...is Earth science labeled as dont take for bio or chem majors?</p>
<p>Any such course would be explicitly labeled as such in the course listing.</p>