<p>Google won't tell me, so I was you guys could help.. what's the hardest/most failed course at Emory?</p>
<p>Thanks :)</p>
<p>I've heard that Neurobiology 301 is one of the most difficult classes. </p>
<p>Course description:
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An introduction to cellular and integrative neurobiology. Topics include the electrochemical and biophysical mechanisms for neuronal signaling and synaptic transmission, and the neural bases of behavior and perception.
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<p>For freshman, intro to chemistry and intro to biology are two popular, difficult classes. A lot of students get weeded out of the pre-med track because of these two classes.</p>
<p>In general at Emory, I think the science majors are more difficult than the social sciences and humanities.</p>
<p>How challenging are the math courses?</p>
<p>Honestly, it's pretty hard to fail a class. You would have to put zero effort into work and never show up to class. With the exception of the science classes, there's a lot of work, but it's very managable. I wouldn't say it's easy, but it's not as hard as you think it's going to be (except for science classes). </p>
<p>Emory is a liberal arts school, so you can't compare it to MIT or GA tech or CIT. There's a completely different focus curriculum-wise, and there's going to be less assignments and more reading and essays generally. With good time management, it's possible to never have an all-nighter. I've never had one and I have taken some science classes.</p>
<p>Most students are pretty driven, and the all school average GPA is just above 3.0 in 2005-2006. Dean's List varies, but it was about 3.75 and above for the freshman class in Spring of 2006.</p>
<p>If i want to challenge myself and improve my writing, english skills drastically, what should i do? I want to take challening classes, but i also don't want to get bad grades. Are there tutors available so I can actually improve my skills without worrying about the grades?</p>
<p>Well, you can have a major that emphasizes skills other than reading and writing, such as a science or business or something along those lines. You could take writing requirements pass/fail i guess. Everyone takes a freshman english class as well as a writing intensive seminar, a senior writing intensive seminar, and two writing intensive other classes. We also have a writing center which is staffed by graduate students who are available to help you with writing papers and essays and things. It's not something to worry about I think. You'll spend a lot of time writing. And if you're that concerned about grades, then you'll do fine. Students who care will do what they need to do well.</p>