<p>I'm pursuing a CS major through L&S and I'm trying to work out a schedule for Fall 2012 (and a long-term plan). I really don't know anything about this so I would appreciate any help. I'm kind of shooting n the dark here so if my schedule raises your eye-brows do let me know. </p>
<p>I'm thinking:
1) CS 61a
2) Math 54 (I have Calc BC credit w/a 5)
3) American Cultures
4) breadth req.? </p>
<p>Is it ill-advised to take 2 CS 61's in one sem.? Also, when can I reasonably expect to be able to declare as a CS major? I have a good amount of AP credit (8-9 tests total). Thanks.</p>
<p>I would also consider taking any pre-requisites for secondary majors or minors if you are considering any. Additionally, try to strategically take an AC course that also fulfills a separate breadth requirement as the 4th class you have listed; in other words, I’d use your #3 and #4 class spots (as you listed them) to fulfill two breadth and the AC requirements (one class can fulfill both AC and one breadth). There’s a more detailed thread elsewhere on the forum, but you may need to self-study some material that the Berkeley equivalent of Calc BC covers but Calc BC itself does not.</p>
<p>Yes, you can take Math 54 after a 5 on calculus BC, but there is a bit of material that you may need to self study if you take Math 54. See the <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/1305840-freshman-math-faq.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/1305840-freshman-math-faq.html</a> .</p>
<p>Have you completed reading and composition (5 on AP English literature)? If not, you may want to consider a reading and composition course (a B course if you have a 4 on AP English, an A course otherwise).</p>
<p>American Cultures courses can fulfill categories in the L&S 7 course breadth described here: [Office</a> of Undergraduate Advising: 7 Course Breadth](<a href=“http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/requirement/7breadth.html]Office”>http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/requirement/7breadth.html)</p>
<p>Some courses like ESPM 50AC and ESPM C12 / English C77 can fulfill any one of multiple L&S breadth categories.</p>
<p>CS 70 may be another course to consider adding to your list of possible courses.</p>
<p>Between now and when you register, you will be given a lot more information about planning your schedule and the various options and requirements. Students coming into L&S will be given on-line training, then at CalSO you will go over the choices a bit before you register for your first semester (phase I) which will be done during the CalSO. </p>
<p>For a start, look over ls-advise.berkeley.edu</p>
<p>As you get closer, once you go through the training and are nearing your CalSO date, we can help with more focused and valuable advice.</p>