<p>NOTE: This is a re-post from the “Class of 2011 Homepage” thread.</p>
<p>Class of 2011:</p>
<p>Allow me to summarize my advice regarding registration for the fall semester:</p>
<li><p>Focus on fulfilling the Common Course of Study (located here: <a href=“http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~registra/f...rseofStudy.php[/url]”>http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~registra/f...rseofStudy.php</a>) by taking the math course, a lab science, one of the three required humanities/social science courses, possibly a foreign language/culture cluster course (just to name a few).</p></li>
<li><p>Consider taking the Intro course or any 100-level course in the department of an intended major(s) (note: Economics & Business majors can take ECON 101 in the spring semester).</p></li>
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<p>Believe it or not, this advice consolidates the information contained within the “First Year Student Registration” website. Do not go crazy trying to identify courses for a particular major beyond the 100-level, unless AP/IB credits allow for placement out of the Intro course.</p>
<p>Please consider what I have said, and if any questions arise, just let me know.</p>
<p>Before you register online (June 11th - June 30th), I would highly recommend getting in contact with me to find out if courses have reached capacity. As a current student, I am able to check course availability using our online information system.</p>
<p>Nothing is worse than being placed on a course waitlist. Since you are provided only one opportunity to log in to the registration system, it would be in your best interest to contact me with questions regarding capacity.</p>
<p>Hi again,
Thanks for replying to me on the previous thread. I went to the registrar's page and found that many 100 level courses are already closed, including
the two geology courses I'd be interested in. Enviro Geosciences was the one major I'm most interested in of course. So entire first semester plan is outthe window? I hope I can get into one of them at least, it seems there are few choices for first years when you really look at the first year course list and eliminate the music, art and foreign language cuture classes, which I'm not interested in taking first semester. I'd hoped to use the first year to explore geology at least. I just don't understand how one can find any direction by taking such general requd classes. Econ 101 also closed according to the page. I'll have to look over the remaining courses, but if I'm reading the page correctly I'm not real happy right now. Of course there may be some limits on courses for first year, but really this is limiting right off the bat. PErhaps I'm just panicked and it won't look so bleak later in the day, but my dad is reading this the same way.</p>
<p>Just went through the first year course list and I think there are about 25 courses listed that are closed? Is that correct? If one eliminates language and music it would appear there are less than 16 courses remaining? I'd like to be wrong on this, please advise me. Thanks again.</p>
<p>Yes, it seems that many of the intro courses are closed at this point in time. You'd think the college would only include those courses in the "First Year Course List" that are still open, no?</p>
<p>I would advise you to take courses to fulfill the Common Course of Study. Do you have any AP/IB credits to bypass the intro courses in any department? If so, that would open up many more options. You are right that the course selection may seem limited for first-year students; however, as evidenced by the "Schedule of Classes Fall 2007" PDF on the Registrar's Website, course options expand greatly after the first year.</p>
<p>Here's the deal:</p>
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<li><p>You should take the FYS that most interests you.</p></li>
<li><p>You should fulfill the math requirement (MATH 161: Calculus I would count towards the B.S. degree in Environmental Geosciences).</p></li>
<li><p>You should take a lab science (CHEM 121: General Chemistry or PHYS 111: General Physics would count towards the B.S. degree in Environmental Geosciences).</p></li>
<li><p>You should take a Humanities/Social Science course (if not Art, Music, or Foreign Language, you might consider a Philosophy, Religious Studies, English, Anthropology & Sociology, History, or Government & Law course).</p></li>
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<p>Feel free to direct your concerns to the class dean Mr. Ronald Robbins (<a href="mailto:robbinsr@lafayette.edu">robbinsr@lafayette.edu</a>). A scheduled discussion with me over AIM or by phone may also put your mind at ease by facilitating the registration process.</p>
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<p>Try not to go crazy over the registration process! I remember feeling much the same way as yourself, but once you are on campus and in the "swing of things", I promise you that it'll all make much more sense.</p>
<p>I can't thank you enough for your help on these boards. I suppose I'll have no choice but to take chem. Probably tested out of foreign language and english. Will take math as well, have to check placement. It seems one of the math courses is also closed as is intro to anthro, womens studies....I have no interest in taking music/art/theater which comprise the first page of the list!
leaving something like chem and FYS. Unfortunately, that schedule does nothing to help direct me toward a major. I really do think that the college should publish a list of first year classes which are actually available to first year students. It seems like we have a limited number of slots for classes, for which we are paying quite a bit. To have to use them on intro to whatever I can get classes doesn't seem like the best use of resources. I must graduate on time, can't afford a luxury of a fifth year at Lafayette prices. Am I disappointed? Yes, but I'll reserve judgement and see what happens when I get there.</p>
<p>Yes, take CHEM 121 and either MATH 161: Calculus I/MATH 162: Calculus II/MATH 263: Calculus III (depending on how you score on the online math placement exam). Which math course looked closed? I see only one closed section of MATH 263 that might concern you.</p>
<p>Trust me...even if you decide on your major junior year, you can still graduate in four years. Keep in mind that you always have the option of taking five courses any given semester. The only students who could possibly think about graduating in five years would be those in the Engineering and International Studies program. </p>
<p>As a matter of fact, as you'll soon realize, there's more than enough time for most students to double major at Lafayette.</p>
<p>Bgirl, I assure you that the course selection process works the same at almost every college. As a first-year, you work to fulfill requirements and take the introductory courses. Afterwards, the "fun" courses (200 and 300 level) become available.</p>
<p>Stay calm, take deep breaths, and keep in touch.</p>
<p>For anyone planning to enroll in MATH 161: Calculus I, please be aware that you MUST take an online survey as well as a 45 minute online placement exam covering high school algebra and trigonometry.</p>
<p>For those wishing to enroll in MATH 162: Calculus II, please be aware that you MUST complete the same online survey, the 45 minute MATH 161 placement exam, AND an additional 60 minute online placement exam covering first-semester calculus material.</p>
<p>This information is very important, and I'm surprised it wasn't outlined on the main page.</p>
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<li><p>EVERYONE planning to take a foreign language course at Lafayette at some point must complete the "Foreign Language Placement Survey": <a href="https://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/a46eg297a7%5B/url%5D">https://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/a46eg297a7</a>.</p></li>
<li><p>Those planning to take Spanish, French, or German should take the WebCAPE online placement exam. The score gives you an idea as to which language course you should enroll (ONLY up to the Advanced 211 course...the exam does not allow placement into the 300-level courses). This 20 minute online exam must be taken by June 30th.</p></li>
<li><p>The SAT II is used for placement purposes (up to the advanced 300-level literature/culture courses). You could have already taken the SAT II and sent the official score report, or you can take it during Orientation. A 600+ fulfills the foreign culture requirement for A.B. majors, but only a 700+ gets students into the 300-level courses.</p></li>
<li><p>The AP/IB exams are used for placement purposes (up to the advanced 300-level literature/culture courses), foreign culture exemption for A.B. majors (4/5 on AP, 5/6/7 on IB), AND COURSE CREDIT recorded on your academic transcript.</p></li>
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<p>Whew! That is as clear as I can possibly make the whole procedure.</p>
<p>While I'm at it, I thought I might as well clarify the placement exam procedures for those wishing to enroll in General Chemistry.</p>
<p>First off, allow me to talk briefly about General Chemistry. As is the case for most of our General/Intro science courses, General Chemistry is a year-long study divided into two courses (CHEM 121: General Chemistry I in the fall and CHEM 122: General Chemistry II in the spring).</p>
<p>You do not, however, automatically earn credit for CHEM 121 if you score well on the exam and move directly on to CHEM 122. You must first pass CHEM 122 before earning credit for CHEM 121.</p>
<p>I'm here with my brother and nephew in Wyckoff NJ.We're trying to figure out your last name. Did you go to Ramapo HS? What yr. Did you graduate? Did you play sports. My son Justin will be a freshman at Lafayette.</p>
<p>If registrar informed me that I got credit for Math 161 because of my A level, can i just register for Maths 176 without having to take the placement test?</p>
<p>It's been some time since we've last spoken. I hope all is well in Singapore.</p>
<p>First, take the online mathematics placement survey (located here: <a href="http://websurveyor.net/wsb.dll/s/a46eg27d23%5B/url%5D">http://websurveyor.net/wsb.dll/s/a46eg27d23</a>. The registration website says that ALL students in the Class of 2011 who plan to take a math course at some point need to complete the survey. Even though I believe it is used to help students decide between MATH 161: Calculus I and MATH 162: Calculus II, complete it anyway.</p>
<p>If the Registrar told you that you received credit for MATH 161 (the only prerequisite for MATH 176), you may list MATH 176 in your online registration form. Be aware that, of the two available sections, only one is still open with 5/30 spaces remaining.</p>
<p>In response to your question, you are still required to take BOTH placement tests. The registration website states that the Math department wants to have this information at their disposal, even if you have already received AP/IB/A level credit.</p>
<p>To find out how much course credit you'll receive for those A levels, and what courses you may place out of, be sure to contact the Registrar, Mr. Benginia, at <a href="mailto:registrar@lafayette.edu">registrar@lafayette.edu</a>. If you haven't already, you'll most likely be asked to submit certified copies of the official examination results.</p>
<p>I too did A levels and I have been awarded credits for MATH 161, CHEM 121/122 and PHYS 131 due to the grades I obtained....</p>
<p>btw..here's my 'preliminary' first semester course list..I hope mine one receives some review as well :D ...I wish to pursue the 5 year degree of BS engineering (electrical and computer engineering) and BA International studies (it looks pretty interesting at least for now)</p>
<p>Intro to engineering ES 101
MATH 162 -Calculus II
CS 102
FYS</p>
<p>I was actually confused a lot between CS 102 and PHYS 132 in the beginning...due to some 'possible' concerns towards the CS classes..I opted for PHYS..but surprisingly..during my course registration session..I couldn't find PHYS 132 in the list!!!!!!..so at that time..I selected CS...but still I am not sure as to what I am going to take ultimately this fall...</p>
<p>I should admit..I don't have that rigorous knowledge of all the code writing languages (like C++ and VB) just yet...so I got suggestions to postpone my CS 102 classes and take the safer option of PHYS..I want to ask here if CS 102 classes are indeed that scary as ppl are telling me it is...and what is basic prerequisite for me to "have fun" in the CS classes :D</p>