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08-22-2007, 09:31 PM
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#1 | | New Member
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| Classes listed with 3-5 units
Hey. I haven't had a class before that gives me the option to assign 3, 4, or 5 units to the class. What is the difference between assigning 3 units to a class and 5 units to class? And 4 units to a class? Thanks in advance! | 
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08-22-2007, 10:21 PM
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| It depends on the class. In some instances, there will be a little more work for 4 units, and a little more work still for 5. For example, I know of a class that was 3-4 units; for 3 units, you had to take 2 exams, but for 4 units, you had to also write a paper.
In other cases, there is no difference in your responsibilities whether you take it for 3, 4, or 5 units. For example, Biosci 150: Human Behavioral Biology (which everyone should take!) can be from 4-6 units (I think) but it really doesn't matter. Basically, you can sign up for whatever fits best into your schedule. | |
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08-22-2007, 10:32 PM
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| Thanks!
Also, if the class fulfills two GERs according to Axess, I will still have the two GERs fulfilled even if I take the class for 3 units and not for 5 units? | |
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08-22-2007, 11:12 PM
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| Yes. I believe a course for a GER needs to be at least 3 units, letter grade. | |
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08-23-2007, 12:47 AM
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| Some classes are also different amounts of units for undergrad and grads. For example CS106A is 3-5 units, but undergrads must take it for 5. It's the same amount of work for all, but grads can take it for 3 to keep within their max units. | |
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08-24-2007, 09:19 AM
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| Does cs106 offer the option of taking it for 4 units??? | |
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08-24-2007, 11:58 AM
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| i think it does on axess, but the professor will tell you you must sign up for 5 if you're undergrad, not sure about grads | |
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08-24-2007, 12:37 PM
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| All undergrads have to take it for 5, very rarely there is an exception made, but 5 is realistic, given how much time it takes; the only reason grad students are allowed to take it for less is because they pay their tuition based on the number of units they take; hence, the need to save money. | |
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08-24-2007, 08:28 PM
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| thanks...also, if a course is offered for like 2 to 5 units, does it mean you can choose any number between 2 to 5? or just 2 and 5.
(How can a course, for example the languages, give such a huge freedom in terms of units>?) | |
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08-24-2007, 11:43 PM
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| Any number between.
If you have specific questions, email the professor or ask the first day. | |
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