<p>hi so I'm planning on doing a double major in integrative biology and haas wanted some opinions on my schedule</p>
<p>Asian American studies r2a
chem 1A/L
math 16a
econ 1
possibly Jap 1a but would that be overkill? and how fast do these classes fill up? because they're all 4 units except for math and i could only sign up for 2 of these during phase 1 at calso. why couldn't it be 11 units -__- anyways, thank you :D o and ill also be doing workstudy</p>
<p>While many students can handle five or even six courses per semester (though be aware that courses with embedded labs can be much more work than other courses), first semester may not be the best time to test your limit on the workload you can handle (e.g. by adding Japanese 1A to the existing list), since you will be adjusting to a new environment in a lot of ways.</p>
<p>But do make a list of alternate courses that you will be willing to take if some of the ones you want are full. Watch the on-line schedule to see which ones are getting full so that you always have enough “safety” courses when your phase 2 schedule time approaches.</p>
<p>No AP credit?</p>
<p>Your schedule (without Japanese 1A) looks good. Language classes have very heavy workloads at Berkeley, and 20 units your first semester is not recommended. You can always take 20 units your second semester if you find that 15-16 is too easy. </p>
<p>I’d recommend going for Chem and Asian American studies in phase I. Math classes are generally a pretty safe bet for Phase II, but I’m not really sure about econ.</p>
<p>well the only ap credits i have that are eligible for haas is for english, but im predental so i need a year of english. and ill also be attending berkeley for summer so itll prepare me somewhat i guess</p>
<p>alrite thanks for the help</p>
<p>is language a requirement for graduation at berkeley? I’ve gone through french 3 in high school, but my school doesn’t offer AP French and there’s no way I’ve retained enough knowledge to test into a class higher than beg. french in college.</p>
<p>^ Language is a requirement, but it is satisfied by getting a C- or better in a third year high school foreign language course.</p>
<p>[Office</a> of Undergraduate Advising: Foreign Language](<a href=“http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/requirement/fl.html]Office”>http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/requirement/fl.html)</p>
<p>Pre-dental? See <a href=“https://career.berkeley.edu/Dental/PrepPre.stm[/url]”>https://career.berkeley.edu/Dental/PrepPre.stm</a> . Note that a set of courses similar to pre-med courses is often required (though a biology major is not required). It is also suggested to take “sculpture, jewelry-making or other courses where one’s manual dexterity is used and developed.”</p>
<p>If you have AP English credit, you may want to see if dental schools accept more advanced writing courses like [College</a> Writing](<a href=“http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_list_crse_req?p_dept_name=College+Writing+Program&p_dept_cd=COLWRIT]College”>http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_list_crse_req?p_dept_name=College+Writing+Program&p_dept_cd=COLWRIT) 105, 151, 152.</p>