candyman92486

rytis,

Glad I could help you out there!

J

ediaz

Hey J!

I haven't received anything in the mail yet, but I'm trying to understand how the registration process for first year students goes. I've seen the catalogs online, but there are only schedules for the FYS. Where can I find all the courses offered on the fall semester and their schedules? Should I worry about this yet or not? I'm asking because a lot of people are already deciding, and I'm starting to feel a bit lost!

Thanks.

candyman92486

ediaz,

You should have already received materials in the mail to help you decide on your fall course schedule. The course registation booklet is available online at http://www.lafayette.edu/admissions/...reg_guide.html to help you choose courses depending on your prospective major.

However, you also need to refer to the meeting times of each course so that you do not create any time conflicts. These meeting times are published in what looks like a newspaper, along with the professors teaching each section. This newspaper is NOT published online. You really need to contact the Registrar's Office at (610) 330-5090 or email them at registrar@lafayette.edu to get these materials in print form.

Along with the registration booklet and newspaper, you will receive a registration card to fill out. This card is due June 12 for those students not attending one of the June Academic Advising Sessions. You really need to get these materials as soon as possible, ediaz, so make the effort to get in contact with the college TODAY!

I hope everything works out for you.

J

hlvietlong

candyman, you're so enthusiastic
I wanna ask if there is any penalty for using P2P network and cracked softwares ?

candyman92486

hlvietlong,

Even though a school penalty probably exists for using P2P/cracked software, to my knowledge, no one has ever faced any consequences. However, as I'm sure you know, copyright laws still exist. I have not heard of anyone getting in trouble with the college, but who knows which governmental agency is watching our every download...

The college does limit/shape bandwidth for certain programs (such as P2P and online gaming), but later at night, it seems that the internet is wide open. Sometimes, however, due to simultaneous downloading of illegal materials around campus, the internet slows to a crawl. The reason for this: some students would rather download movies off of the internet than legally buy the DVDs.

Please know that I AM NOT CONDONING ILLEGAL DOWNLOADS AND/OR SOFTWARE PIRACY. I always abide by all copyright laws, and if you choose not to, that is your decision.

Peace,

J

candyman92486

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to point out that this thread has surpassed 10,000 views. This is no small feat for ANY thread, especially for a thread in a specific college (non-Ivy) forum.

Here's to keeping it going for another 10,000 views. Hopefully, the next 10,000 views will prove to be educational for those doing the viewing.

Hooray!

J

hlvietlong

Well is there any prob if I'm bringing my HDD (which contains many illegal movies, games and music) along?

candyman92486

hlvietlong,

The college will not have any problem if you decide to bring your HDD.

J

ediaz

Hey J!
i've been emailing Dean Robbins about the course registration. He's going to help me to get it done on time (even though I still haven't received anything in the mail). Still, I would like your opinion.
I'm planning to take FYS 127 (I hope I get it), MATH 161, PHYS 111 (for the lab requirement), and ????
Do you think I should take a foreign language (or can I take a spanish exam (I'm a native spanish speaker) ¡viva la Ñ! jaja What would you reccomend for my fourth course? Is there an elementary chinese class? I would love that!

Thanks,

ediaz.

ediaz

j,

just a question that just came up...
How formal should you be regarding teachers, authoritities? I'm asking becuase I don't know if it is okay to start my emails with...

Dear Ron,
Mr. Robbins,
Dean Robbins,

etc...

In ecuador we're used to call most people by their first name, how does that work in the US?

Thanks again!

candyman92486

ediaz,

I'm glad to hear you got in contact with Dean Robbins. He should be able to help you out with registering for your classes.

FYS 127, "The Invisible Hand", is a good choice if you are interested in economics. Math 161, "Calculus I" will satisfy the math requirement. Physics 111, "General Physics - Mech & Thermo" will work towards satisfying the 2 lab science requirement.

Although you may have already shared this information with me, what are you thinking of majoring in? You should probably use that last space to take a course in your prospective major.

You might also wish to take a foreign language. However, please know that we do NOT offer the Chinese language. We do offer Elementary Japanese every fall semester, so you might wish to consider that option. When you get to campus, make sure to take the foreign language placement exam in Spanish (it is just an old copy of a real SAT II Spanish) to place out. As long as you get a 600+, you will satisfy that requirement. As a native speaker, I think you will do just fine!

There are many options for that fourth slot if you just want to take any course that interests you. Allow me to list just a few options, which I am taking directly from the Fall Course Registration Guide online at http://www.lafayette.edu/admissions/...reg_guide.html. However, be aware that some of these options might have been filled by current students.

1. Antropology & Sociology 102 - Cultural Anthropology
2. Antropology & Sociology 103 - Intro. to Sociology
3. American Studies 150 - Intro. to American Studies
4. Art 101 - Intro. to Art History
5. Art 126 - Intro. to Architecture
6. Art 128 - Asian Art
7. Economics 101 - Intro. to Economics
8. English 205 - Literary Questions
9. ANY FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELEMENTARY COURSE (Japn, Russ, Fren, etc.)
10. Government 101, 102, 103, 104 - Intro. to U.S. Politics, International Politics, Comparative Gov't, Political Theory
11. History 106 - Intro. To History
12. Music 102 - Music in Western Civilizations
13. Music 103 - World Music Traditions
14. Philosophy 101 - Intro. to Philosophy
15. Religion 101 - Religion in World Cultures
16. Religion 102 - Contemporary Religious Issues

For short descriptions of these courses, please go to the online course catalog for 2005-07 at http://www.lafayette.edu/academics/catalog/index.html. Be aware that not all of the courses described in this booklet are offered each semester. However, the ones I listed for you will be offered in the fall.

I am sure that Dean Robbins will check to see if the classes you choose have any time conflicts. Also note that I did not list any of the other lab science options such as Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Geology, etc. because I would NOT advise taking two lab sciences in one semester.

As for how to address Dean Robbins in your email, simply call him "Dean Robbins". At most U.S. colleges, students call their professors "Professor Smith" or "Professor Jones". Some professors might wish to be called "Dr. Smith" or "Dr. Jones", but they will introduce themselves to you the way in which they wish to be addressed by students.

I hope what I have shared helps you out!

J

ediaz

J,

I will most likely be an Economics and Business major.
I emailed Dean Robbins (thanks for the tip on how to adress him) the list of my five FYS chioces and the other three courses I would like to take: MATH 161, PHYS 111, and ART 150. Do you know if ART 150 will satisfy one of the required Humanities/Social Science Requirements? Is it hard to get the classes you want?
I will definitely take the Spanish exam to get rid of that Foreign Culture Requirement right away.

What do you think ofthis combination, FYS 127, MATH 161, PHYS 111, ART 150?

Thanks,

ediaz.

candyman92486

ediaz,

I have just a minor issue with your choice of courses.

There are ten section of MATH 161 being offered in the fall semester, so I am sure you will get in that course. There are 13 spaces remaining in the PHYS 111 course (out of 60 spaces). You should be able to claim a space in that course. FYS 127 is still open (as are all of the FYS courses because first-year students have yet to select courses), and you have a good chance of getting in that course with Dean Robbins on your side. Remember, however, that each FYS is limited to 16 students.

Since you are thinking of majoring in Economics & Business, why don't you take the Principles of Economics course to begin working towards your major? Here is a short description from the course catalog of ECON 101:

"An introduction to economics stressing the fundamental and central concepts in economics and discussing methods and topics that engage economists. Topics include supply and demand analysis, determination of prices, output and profits, distribution of income, determination of real GDP, and fiscal and monetary policy."

I would highly recommend taking ECON 101. Get this introductory course out of your way so that you may take more interesting economics courses sooner. The courses you are required to take as an Economics & Business major include ECON 101, ECON 211 "Intermediate Microeconomics", ECON 212 "Intermediate Macroeconomics", ECON 213 "Fundamentals of Econometrics", ECON 218 "Financial Accounting", in addition to five departmental electives. Also, you need to pass MATH 161 "Calculus I" (which you will be taking) and MATH 176 "Mathematics for the Social Sciences" (a basic statistics course).

You said you chose ART 150 as your fourth course...did you mean AMS 150 "Intro to American Studies" (this course has 9 spaces remaining out of 17)? I believe you made a mistake because there is no ART 150 at Lafayette.

Please know that AMS 150 would work towards satisfying that 3 Humanities/Social Science requirement. That course is considered a social science. Any art elective would be considered a humanities course, which would also work towards that requirement.

Be sure to take that Spanish placement exam the moment you get to campus!

Get back to me to verify your fourth course choice.

J

ediaz

There actually is an ART 150 - Introduction to Digital Media. It is on the Fall 2006 Course and Hours Supplement. This would be a humanities requirement, right?

As a first year first semester, I'm not allowed to take ECON 101. I'll take that for sure on the srping semester.

Can you please see if you can find something about this ART 150 I'm talking about? i.e. if there is space available.

thanks.

ediaz

candyman92486

ediaz,

There is an ART 150 "Intro to Digital Media"...I must have overlooked it! There are only 2 spaces remaining out of 15, and the course meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am-11:50am. That humanities course will work towards satisfying the Humanities/Social Science requirement. I believe it is a new course being offered at Lafayette, so it is not yet listed in the most recent course catalog.

I would still recommend taking ECON 101 for that fourth course. Where did you hear that you could not take it until spring semester? I do not see that information listed anywhere, even in the departmental handbook for 2005. Could you tell me where you found that out?

If that fact proves to be true, be sure to take ECON 101 in the spring.

J