Scheduling Questions (did not attend CalSo)

[jthunderz]

<p>So, I'm an out-of-state fall admit (EECS major) that couldn't attend CalSo, and need some help with my online scheduling/orientation. =) </p>

<p>1: For the Humanities requirement, I read that I need to take a minimum of six courses, with each course having 3 or more credits. I took AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics just last May, both 2.7 credits, and am wondering if they count for this Humanities requirement?</p>

<p>2: What about AP US Government? Does that count as a Humanities course?? </p>

<p>3: So far, I have three classes planned for first semester. </p>

<p>CS61A
Math 53 (exempt from Math 1A, and I'm sure 1B)
Chinese (wanted to take a language in college, not sure which level yet)</p>

<p>...How many classes is recommended for the first semester? And what should my 4th class be? (should it be a Humanities course, R&C, a seminar, or Physics 7A?)</p>

<p>Thank you for the help! Just wish I could've been there at CalSo too. lol</p>

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<li>Jeff</li>
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[excelblue]

<p>These questions are best directed at your college advisor. You can find out who they are online and send them an email.</p>

<p>That said, if I recall correctly, AP Microeconomics + AP Macroeconomics, together, count as one course for H/SS. AP US Government does not go towards the requirement unless paired with AP Comparative Government.</p>

<p>The amount of courses you take for your first semester depends on how heavy of a courseload you are planning in the future (eg. do you plan on doing a joint major / double major / simultaneous degree). The usual guideline is 14 units: three rigorous 4-unit classes, two of them technical, and one seminar. This will allow you the time to explore / settle-in on campus instesad of overloading you with work all day. Yet, everyone’s abilities are different. The general rule is that 1 unit = 1hr time in-class + 2hr outside = 4hr total time per week. So, a 14-unit schedule means you’re expected to dedicate 42hr/wk to your studies.</p>