<p>Hey Everyone,</p>
<p>I might want to go into Chemistry second year, so I think it’s a good idea to take Linear Algebra (MATH133) as a good portion of chemistry is geometry-based. BUT, the reason why I chose McGill is because I wanted to continue my french studies, and Montreal is the perfect city for this. I really, really, want to take french, but I also really want to take Linear Algebra. I’m afraid that I will be at disadvantage if my peers who are going to Chem are taking the course and I’m not. BUT my schedule is completely filled (2 calc, 2 physics, 2 chem, comp sci (winter), linear algebra (fall)) and I will have absolutely NO space for french unless I drop linear algebra.</p>
<p>PLEASE HELP ME. I’M TORN. Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Lilly</p>
<p>MATH 133 is required for chemistry majors. as is either BIOL 111 or BIOL 112. you may have to drop comp sci to satisfy all of the requirements for chemistry… are you going to be U0 this fall? which residence are you in? there aren’t many chem majors at mcgill so its cool to hear of another aspiring chem major besides me :)</p>
<p>We need biology? Really? for chem majors? Aww, that’s one less spot…</p>
<p>How many courses can we take MAX per year? So ALL of our first year courses are already picked for us, basically? BUT… BUT… WHAT ABOUT ELECTIVES? Do we not have any space for electives? I desperately want to take french. Are you sure I don’t stand a chance? And alright, I’ll drop compsci. Thanks for your advice!</p>
<p>Yes I’ll be a freshman starting in September, and I chose Royal Victoria College hoping that it would be all female, but I guess things have changed since it was first built – It’s apparently “co-ed” now, which is cool. How about you? I originally signed up for the biomedical/life science group hoping to study Genetics, but I realized that I absolutely hate everything else in Biology (other than Genetics, of course). So, I’m better off choosing a major that fits my learning style, which is certainly not memorizing materials 100% of the time.</p>
<p>I emailed McGill and they don’t recommend taking over 15 credits per semester. If you take more than 17 credits per semester then you have to consult an academic advisor.</p>
<p>yeah i talked to them too. they said 17 credits per semester is the max you can take as a freshman. and I don’t have room for any electives either which kind of is a bummer… since you and i are both doing chem… im taking in the fall: chem 110, phys 131, math 133, and math 150. that’s 15 credits. in the winter: chem 120, phys 142, math 151, and biol 112. once again, 15 credits. I wish they were offering chem 115, because then I would have been able to take at least one elective in the winter term.</p>
<p>Here is a link for info about what classes chemistry majors take. near the top it says what you need to take in the freshman program. [Major</a> Chemistry (59 credits) | Programs, Courses and University Regulations - McGill University](<a href=“Science Undergraduate Programs | 2011–2012 Programs, Courses and University Regulations - McGill University”>Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Major Chemistry | 2011–2012 Programs, Courses and University Regulations - McGill University)</p>
<p>@ McGillHopeful: You are taking MATH 150/151 which gives you 8 credits, and 30 credits in total. No problem there. If I’m taking MATH 140/141, I’ll only end up with 7 credits, which gives me 29 in total by the end of the freshman year… Hmm, strange case.</p>
<p>You mentioned that you’re taking 2 calc courses, if you do the 150/151 sequence that integrates 131, BUT, this is only recomended if you have a background in vector algebra and high school calculus. If this does not work I would consider pushing COMP for U1, as this is how it is reccomended in the course calendar, it even says that you should consult with an advisor beforehand. BIO subjects are only necessary if you intend to do the bio-organic major or honours.</p>
<p>I’m in a similar dilemma with taking French as an elective but as I am an IB student I’m going right into U1 and have less room for electives. Nevertheless, when I visisted I went to the first year office and they told me it’s no big deal if you register for one and then with your advisor decide otherwise, there’s the addd/drop period to do it.</p>