Psychobiology

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about this major. I'm planning to change my major from biochemistry to psychobio. I'm planning to either do med or pharm, so graduate school is a must for me.</p>

<p>Also, can anyone help me plan out my schedule for next year?
Currently, I have a 5 in Calculus AB, 4 in Chem, and a 3 in US History. This year, I'm taking US gov't, Calculus BC, macroeconomics, and physics b. My predictions for these would be gov't 3, calc bc 2(it was ridiculously hard this year), econ(I dont' know, but I'm pretty sure I'll pass) and Physics B 1(Horrible class, but at least I'll know the basics when I retake the class. From what I've seen, I should be taking LS1, Math 31B. I don't know what else I should be taking. Can anyone help out? Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>if youre certain that you want to stick with a life science major, take the life science versions of math (3 series), chem (14 series), and physics (6 series). its a lot easier.</p>

<p>you could take ls1 or chem 14/20a, math 3/31b, and some other GE</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.psych.ucla.edu/Undergrads/advising/maj_min/majors_psychobiology_fresh.php%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.psych.ucla.edu/Undergrads/advising/maj_min/majors_psychobiology_fresh.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>From what I can tell, you have to take all of the listed preparation classes before you can officially declare psychobio major. so i guess that's where we would start? Sorry I can't be more helpful. I'm still trying to figure it out too.</p>

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<p>which of these requirements can be waived with AP's? I have Calc BC, Psych, Bio, and Chem.</p>

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<p>Hmm..I would like to know too, I'm also planning on a life science major...</p>

<p>Anybody with experience in what we should take freshman year should give us some advice =T</p>

<p>Btw, what's the difference between Chem 14 series and 20 series???</p>

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<p>I believe one of them is taught at the engineering school while the other one is taught L&S. My friend's sister signed up late for orientation and got the engineering one DX</p>

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<p>Oh I see...
Is it just me or on the website where it tells you what classes your AP classes/grades pass you out of.............that it.........doesn't? I mean, they don't tell you specifically what class you can get out of (i.e.Math 31 or Chem 14 or blah blah)....how do we find this out?</p>

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<p>Ooh, I'm Pre-Psychobiology right now. Nifty major, as the upper-division classes are easier than the lower-division ones, actually. All your core biology classes that med schools require are in your lower-division (i.e., the Preparation Courses for the Psychobiology major). All the upper-division classes are mostly Psychology classes, which can be really interesting. </p>

<p>For Psychobio, most people take the Math 3 series, which is geared specifically for Life Science majors. It's easier than the Math 31/32 series, which is more for engineers. Same goes for the Chem 14 series, which is also the life science series. Again, it's also easier than the Chem 20 series, which is for engineers. The cons of taking the Math 3/Chem 14 life science series are that:</p>

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<li>UCLA is the only UC to have those specific Life Science-oriented series. Therefore, you can't take them at any other UC during summer.</li>
<li>AP credit for Calc only applies to Math 31 series. </li>
</ol>

<p>Remember to check <a href="http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/APCreditLS.htm%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/APCreditLS.htm&lt;/a> for more information about AP credit at UCLA. As far as classes for your first quarter goes, most life-science people I know of took Math 3A, Chem 14A, and a GE class. You can also take two GEs and one science class (like Math 3A, for example). </p>

<p>DeantheMachn - To declare Pre-Psychobiology (becuse you'll need that standing to take Psych 100A/100B), you need to get a B or higher in any one of the prep classes listed. It's stated in the beginning paragraphs of <a href="http://www.psych.ucla.edu/Undergrads/advising/maj_min/majors_psychobiology_fresh.php%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.psych.ucla.edu/Undergrads/advising/maj_min/majors_psychobiology_fresh.php&lt;/a>. Otherwise, to declare Psychobiology, you have to complete all your prep courses.</p>

<p>Quick recommendation, take Music 15 - Art of Listening if you want a ridiculously easy 5-unit GE. Seriously. It's a joke.</p>

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<p>Chem 14A (DON'T ever take the physical science sequences)
LS1
Math (if you need it)
GE (DON'T take a cluster)</p>

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<p>Thanks bruinboy. When should I take English? I'll probably take Music 15.</p>

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<p>why is it a bad idea to take a cluster</p>

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<p>Are there any other recommended GEs?</p>

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<p>By taking a cluster, you're locked into the subject topic for all 3 quarters. So, take a cluster only if you're REALLY interested in learning about the subject material. On the other hand, clusters do count for Honors credit. </p>

<p>For me, my cluster was pretty okay, and I'm glad I took it. There aren't any recommended GEs really, besides the "easy" ones (use the Search function for CC, there was a thread on easy GEs eariler). Best advice would be to take GEs that you're interested in, as those would be the ones that you'd probably do best in.</p>

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<p>bruinboy,</p>

<p>I don't understand why it's not good to take chem 14a, or a physical science sequence. UCLA recommends it, but other than that, don't we eventually have to take it?</p>

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<p>I believe what bruinboy was saying is that:</p>

<p>You SHOULD take Chem 14A, but don't take any of the Physical Science Chem (i.e., Chem 20/30)</p>

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<p>^yea please dont take the 20/30 series if you don't need it for ur major. you will hate ur self if you do. same goes for the math series: tke the 3 series over the 30 series if you can.</p>