Taking 2 Labs First Semester of College?

Hi,

I’m going to be a freshmen who is very interested in majoring in biology. While looking over class recommendations for first semester bio majors, it is suggested that I take both Biology 105 (Principles of Biology I with lab) and Chem 103 (General Chemistry 1 with lab). Does this seem reasonable or should I opt to take one lab my first semester?

Thanks in advance!

Taking 2 labs is normal. It seems it’s the standard in your curriculum, as it was in mine and many others. It’s the norm because it’s definitely manageable. Don’t worry about it.

The biology department at your school wouldn’t be recommending it if it wasn’t reasonable.

Thank you so much! That makes me feel so much better about everything!

Definitely do-able. Good luck!