Chemistry Major Stummped on Which Class To Take.

NavyZeal
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:48:28 +0000

Not at all. The labs are certainly more difficult than what you would do in 142, BUT, they are the same format as you will be doing in 152 andd 162 anyways so starting them early on will definitely prepare you better. The 144, 154, and 164 series has the exact same amount and types of labs as the -2 series, but with two additional ones at the end of the 164 series. There isn’t that much extra work- the only difference is the extended problem worksheet that is a supplement to the homework (everything else is the same). Although it is graded more harshly, the curve is actually higher than the -2 series- the University automatically bumps up whatever grade you get in a -4 class up 0.3 points on your grade report (so if you get a 3.2 you really get a 3.5 on your final report). Finally, you don’t even have to test in, all you have to do is ask permission from the undergraduate chem advising office (you may have to set up an appointment). Tell them you are majoring in chem and explain how important chem is to you. My friend just took basic chem in High School and she got in just by asking for a registration code (and I’m pretty sure she didn’t test in either). If you are serious about majoring in it then taking the slightly extra load sounds like a no-brainer to me. And if you don’t want to do more work in chem, then maybe its time you rethink your major.

Trust me on this, I’m not even a Chem major and I wish I took the opportunity when I had it. Just at the very least ask if you can get into the course. I would highly reccomend it.