<p>How is the student to teacher ratio?
I have heard that it is small.
Also, are the professors good with meeting their students during office hours or after class?</p>
<p>I believe the ratio is 19:1.
You usually have intro courses in large lecture halls (like most universities), but then other courses might be very small (writing/languages/etc). My intro to macroecon course had 400 students, my writing course had about 20, and my upper division macro course had about 120. I’ve had friends at other UC’s who had HUGE lecture halls that are packed with students (800 students+).</p>
<p>Professors are VERY good with meeting their students. You can always approach your prof after class for a brief chat, go to the prof’s office hours, or even set up an appointment with your prof with agreed upon hours. I’ve NEVER had an issue with talking with any of my profs as they are very pleased to talk with you and help you out.</p>
<p>That is great news.
Do you know how big the classes are for natural/biological courses?
Thanks for your help MidnightGolfer</p>
<p>Lower div bio/chem classes are huge (300-400+) but you have section with TAs that are only about 20. Upper div bio classes are about 150-200 (again, with sections with TAs) but the lab classes are capped at 18-20 I think. My professors were always accessible during office hours and would usually be able to meet you if you couldn’t make OH and you gave them advanced notice.</p>
<p>(Mind that the same class at Cal or Davis has upwards of 700 students, so 400 is pretty good, compared)</p>
<p>Some of my writing/humanites classes were much smaller, 20-40. And my indepented study was just me. It depends on the level of the classes and the field.</p>