Summer School

[tinytrojan]

<p>So I know it's a little early to be thinking about summer school, but I have a few questions. I am a freshman at SC. </p>

<p>Do you guys think it is a bad idea to take MATH 125 (Calc I) at a CC this summer or would I still be okay? I'm a bio major, so I don't have any other math requirements. </p>

<p>Also, for the science classes, if SC has an articulation agreement with a CC, does that mean that it is just for the lecture portion or for both the lecture and the lab (ie. would I have to take the lab at SC if i took the class at a CC?)</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

[Solomonm]

<p>I think it’s a great idea to take your math class at a CC especially if its your only math requirement. It’s a lot easier, and in most cases, easier to understand. The math department here at USC isn’t exactly the greatest. </p>

<p>If there’s an articulation agreement (Usually the case with any local CC’s) then both lecture and discussion for the class should transfer over without any problems.</p>

[tinytrojan]

<p>Thanks!!!</p>

[AMX]

<p>I would speak to your adviser and make sure you are allowed to take those science classes at CC because some must be taken at USC. </p>

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Upper Division Major Course Work
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<p>If you are premed, it definitely looks better to take those science and math classes at USC and get As than take them at community college.</p>

[HImom]

<p>I agree that it’s best to get pre-approved by your advisor before you commit to summer school. </p>

<p>Our D got USC to agree to accept her German courses this past summer, so she was given credit for both 6-week German courses she took & was placed in 3rd semester German where she is completing her language requirement this term! If you don’t get pre-approval, you may not get the credit you expect toward requirements and graduation.</p>

[Jugni1]

<p>Just wondering how many units can someone take over the summer?
I plan on taking GE6 and WRIT140 together, can I take both together. And what session will it be in? the whole summer or the smaller one?</p>

[sunnydaysee]

<p>Last year’s schedule will be able to answer your question on what session each class is in…I think you can take up to 16 units but I don’t know anyone who has taken over 12 unites. </p>

<p>[Summer</a> 2009 | Schedule of Classes](<a href=“http://web-app.usc.edu/soc/term_20092.html]Summer”>302 Found)</p>

[Jugni1]

<p>Oh really, thats good. I thought max was 4 units. I guess i can get writ 140 out of the way now. Thanks, but how do you know what dates that classes are from? like first session or second or the long one?</p>

[sunnydaysee]

<p>I was looking at the old schedule, and it depends. </p>

<p>For example: [GEOG</a> | USC Schedule of Classes](<a href=“302 Found”>302 Found)
Click on the class, then look at Info (on the far right)
GEOG 257g was scheduled from May 20-Jun 30
and the WRIT 140 class was schedule from May 20 to Jun 7</p>

<p>I don’t think there’s a standard for all classes…depends on the professor, course, and the instructional time required.</p>

[mdcissp]

<p>You must go through the pre-approval process and make sure that the classes are really equivalent.</p>