<p>Hi guys,
I’m a business econ major. I am not planning on taking match in the fall, but I am taking core , intro to econ, and maybe one more course. Are there any easy courses that are perfect for my major? or Are there any courses in general that it might be wise for me to take? Thank you!</p>
<p>I’m majoring in CS:GD, and according to the sample plan in the first-year student advisory website, for the first quarter one should take Physics (6 A/L or 5 A/L), Math 19A, and Core Course (I’m assuming this is one of the lower-tier writing class)
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…Physics, Math, and Writing? Isn’t that kind of heavy-load for a first quarter schedule?</p>
<p>Got the info from here:
[Student</a> Advising - New Student Department Sheets](<a href=“http://advising.ucsc.edu/student/department/index.html]Student”>http://advising.ucsc.edu/student/department/index.html)</p>
<p>It is. I really don’t recommend taking physics first quarter, unless you know you’re good at it. Instead, take a CS course. Either CMPS 10 (if you have no CS knowledge), CMPS 5P (some CS knowledge would be good, but not necessary), or CMPS 12A (if you’ve done an intro to CS class before).</p>
<p>@PhantomBMAN I would say Chem 1P was an easy class with a light load seeing as everything except for the test obviously were optional. The prof was very flexible but thorough as well and I learned a lot from that class. Roland who taught the class when I had it and I believe is teaching it against this coming fall quarter as well is a great chem prof. (not just for Chem 1P she sometimes teaches Chem 1A, 1B and 1C as well ) everybody I know loves her. I would say it is worth it if you aren’t confident with chemistry because it a class that can ease you into your first quarter here but you learn a lot as well.</p>
<p>Thank you for that info Daydreamer, appreciate the input.</p>
<p>So I want to take chem 1p too.
But it is only 3 units so does it count as a full class.
Like should I take chem 1p, math, core course and that would be enough units?</p>
<p>^Yes, that would be enough units. You need 13 units to be considered full-time.
I’m not really sure about freshmen, but I think you might be able to take another class if you really wanted to. But in all honesty, I don’t think you really want to be taking more than 15 units your first quarter.</p>
<p>Ok thanks.
I think I’ll stick with 13 units this quarter as long as it is still full time.</p>
<p>Is Economics 1 aka Intro to Microeconomics a difficult class? Does it require a lot of math?</p>
<p>anyone a MCD biology major? what are you going to take? i’m really confused</p>
<p>@Jw0406 </p>
<p>I think this link will help you it gives you different options about what classes to take
[BioAdvising:</a> Getting Started](<a href=“http://biosci.ucsc.edu/advising/gettingstarted/sample1.html]BioAdvising:”>http://biosci.ucsc.edu/advising/gettingstarted/sample1.html)</p>
<p>but basically you should take a math class, a chem class and your core class</p>
<p>@Protein: I didn’t take intro micro at UCSC (took the AP test in hs) but there is basically no math other than adding/subtracting. It’s honestly a pretty easy course and the professor is amazing, so you’ll do fine if you are interested in the field.</p>
<p>so do we have to fulfill all the GE requirements no matter what major we are?</p>
<p>Yes. Your major requirements do fulfill some GEs, but it all depends on what major you have. For example, a Bio major would fulfill all the math and science requirements just by completing major requirements. You still have to take other classes to fulfill the other GEs though.</p>
<p>If for instance, one of our three courses only give 3 credits (so 13 credits, instead of 15), would we still be considered a full-time student?</p>
<p>Also, what if a class is full? I heard people talking about ‘crashing classes’ or talking with the professor to let you in, and/or wait lists… Any advice?</p>
<p>@Snowbee UCSC recommends that you take 15 credits each quarter in order to graduate within 4 years but you only need 12 credits to be a full time student. Also if a class is full go to class the first day and talk to the professor and also keep an eye on the class online as people can also drop the course at anytime.</p>
<p>TIP TO ALL STUDENTS WHO WANT TO CRASH COURSES:</p>
<p>Email the professor right away asking if you can add the course/get a permission code. If the class is really good and the professor has the ability to add a few more students, they will usually go with the students that contacted them beforehand. You can always camp in front of your computer and hope you can scout a dropped seat, but it can be really time-consuming.</p>
<p>@Daydreamer81, MidnightGolfer</p>
<p>Thank you so much! (:</p>
<p>Would it be ineffective or seem too “desperate” to email a professor before the class begins? All of the seats in a GE course I would like to take are full (in all 4 classes).</p>
<p>You’re supposed to email the professor before the class begins. It shows the professor that you’re dedicated and you really want the class. If it’s a popular class and the professor decides to open more seats, they usually just take the students who emailed him way beforehand.</p>