<p>To Lax
In semester system, the hours is spread over 18 weeks (instead of 12 like us). so the number of weekly hours for a 4 units semester or 4 units quarter class is the same (just different in the length 12 Vs 18).</p>
<p>To VTECaddict:
That’s my another big concern; almots all Econ classes (usually 4 units) in Berkeley has a discussion session (3 hours lecture, 1.5 discussion). But in LA, except a few class (like Econ 11, 101, 102 ) have discussion sections, the majority of others classes doesn’t have any (also, the lecture is only 2.5 hours for a 4 units class. )</p>
<p>To Mrspam:
Yeah, a 4 units class at Berkeley is 6 Units at LA, but don’t forget, their classes spread over 18 weeks. so the weekly hours of a 4 units class should be the same in both school</p>