UCSC Physics Major

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<p>Does anyone know if it is possible to finish the major in 4 years if you skipped a class? I know it is a strict schedule, but if one were to get a non passing grade for a required math course, does that throw them completely off or are there ways where they will let you take the math course as a corequisite instead of prerequisite or something like that? also are there ways around it like getting a permission code from a friend or by some other means and taking that course while taking the course you failed. like taking MATH23A and B at the same time? Any advice would be appreciated... thanks</p>

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<p>According to [url=&lt;a href=“http://undergrad.pbsci.ucsc.edu/programs/physics/2010-11/physbs-sample1011.html]this[/url”&gt;http://undergrad.pbsci.ucsc.edu/programs/physics/2010-11/physbs-sample1011.html]this[/url</a>], you may have some wiggle-room, depending on the fact of whether or not you already have some GE’s over with. I’d say work hard and pass the class, though, don’t doubt yourself.</p>

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<p>I don’t think that helps, I would need to take math 23A in this coming fall quarter as a second year, so I’m trying to find a way to do A and B by or before winter quarter and if they allow me to take a course as a corequisite instead of a prereq. then that would help out with 23B</p>

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<p>I dont think you can take 23b without taking a</p>

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<p>It’s entirely possible to still get out in 4 years. The 5th year is only necessary if you fail any of the physics-related courses, as they’re only offered one quarter out of the year (ex 5B is only offered in the winter, and you can’t move onto modern physics without completion of the intro series, which means you have to wait a few more terms in order to retake and continue with the major path).</p>

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<p>Summer session.
UC Davis Summer Session II: Monday, August 6-Friday, September 14.
UC Los Angeles, the same start date.
It might be a problem, though. I don’t know what the equivalent classes are, and they don’t offer all classes each session. You might check out the other UC’s and Cal States. It’s an expensive option, especially if you don’t live near the campus offering the class. But maybe not so expensive as another year. </p>

<p>Another thing is that UCSC seems to be offering some classes outside of the schedules listed in the catalog. But not something to count on.</p>