<p>So tomorrow is enrollment day and I'm panicking. My PACE advisor was telling me NOT to take Biology 141 and Chemistry 141 at the same time for this semester, and I'm just really confused. :( I thought it was normal for freshmen premeds to take Bio and Chem during their first year? I talked to some upperclassmen (non pre-meds) and all of them said not to take both at the same time. But won't I be behind on premed requirements if I just take Bio this year, and double up later on?</p>
<p>An upperclassman suggested I talk to Escobar about pre-health requirements, but I feel as if they'd tell me the same thing. I'm just confused because everyone seems to be emphasizing on not taking Bio/Chem freshman year, yet at the same time it's suggested that freshmen take Bio/Chem at the same time if they wish to major in Biology at some point...</p>
<p>I don't have a strong science background, but Bio/Chem can't be that bad, right? I'm also taking Korean and a philosophy freshman seminar, and I really want to take dance lessons (which also requires MUCH time and dedication)...But is it really going to be a stressful year if I double up on Bio/Chem?</p>
<p>I would private message :
Bernie12
He seems to know all things science at Emory and is a very thoughtful resource!</p>
<p>Also, I would consider emailing the professors and asking them what they would suggest you do. You could always register for both, go to a fifth class, and drop one.</p>
<p>It depends on your background. Bio, chem, and cal in the first semester freshman year turn a lot of pre-med students into business majors. Many students find taking a lighter load the first semester a good idea and it gives them time to adjust to the college work load, college life, and the freedom that comes with it.</p>
<p>They are doable together, period. Learn how to manage your time now; that way, the rigor of your sophomore pre-med classes (especially organic) won’t be a shock. Definitely don’t talk to Escobar (and if you do, take it with a grain of salt), he’ll tell you to choose the easiest route possible, which may not help you in the long run. Medical schools expect you to be able to successfully handle two sciences at least once in your career (they need not be ones that everyone knows is easy, including med. schools). </p>
<p>This is how it works: Biology-easy lecture (since like 2009 everyone’s section has at least a solid B average), time consuming lab, Chemistry- tougher lecture (maybe only C+/B- average), joke lab (brings ending course average near the solid B). Even people without amazing backgrounds can probably handle both of these courses if they put in the work. Also, the reality is, “college workload” is normally not that tough. This especially goes for Emory (we’re not like Georgia Tech or those tiny liberal arts colleges). High school workload is generally a bit higher. The only true difference is that the exams may be harder and less predictable/straightforward. However, due to the decreased graded workload, people generally have plenty of time to study for them. You should be able to keep up while managing your EC obligations (don’t overdo this however. No need to become involved in 1 million ECs as a freshman. This isn’t HS where you essentially need to be a resume whore. You can find some thing(s) you like and do them really well, and be fine).</p>
<p>I doubt it. Typically only upperlevels are offered abroad which makes a summer better spent anyway. Probably best you take biology during the semester. This way you are in a class that has ample time to teach what it’s supposed to. You’ll miss a lot of content that may be helpful in your future (MCAT, upperlevels, whatever).</p>
<p>Does anyone here know when you can tweak your schedules and swap classes? Freshman enrollment is now closed and the class that my son wants (Spanish 212) JUST came up with open spots but he can’t get in…anyone???</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. So, I am already enrolled in Chem 141 for Fall.
Can I use my AP credits for the fall semester of Bio 141?
And then in the spring take both Chem 141 and Bio 141? That might be best for me!</p>
<p>Yes, I also recommend (if a biology or NBB major, or even pre-med) you sign up for Dr. Beck’s Biol 240 course this fall as it only requires AP credit or 141. It’s awesome and less hardcore than Biology 141. It doesn’t have a lab either, so you’ll get a jump on exposing yourself to Emory biology taught well, get a solid grade, knock out an elective, and learn the skill of interpreting data in science (important for MCAT, especially in context of physiological systems. Beck’s class exposes you to these problem types. This is rare in biology courses). And remember, you take biol 142 (not 141) in the fall.</p>
<p>Seiclan: There is an add/drop/swap period starting in a few minutes I think. If not, it starts some time tomorrow and ends on Sept. 5.</p>
<p>Thanks Bernie! He went online last night and was able to swap into Spanish 212 (he had 5 years of HS Spanish so placed into it).
He is taking now:
Spanish 212
Freshman seminar
PACE
Health
Microeconomics
Intro to Ethics </p>
<p>He is prebusiness and couldn’t get into the business economics class but is happy doing the micro/macro Econ in case he should change his mind. He will do Eng 101 next semester. He satisfied his math, science, and HSC gen eds with AP credit (24credits/max allowed). </p>