<p>Has anyone ever received a D for a class at WashU, specifically for an introductory class. Just found out I received a D for Bio2960 and I have no clue what to do. I mean I feel like retaking the class would be pointless for me because I worked my ass for Bio(well maybe I could have studied a bit more) but still I feel as though I know enough Bio for the class to be pointless for me. But I kinda need it since I’m a Bio major. I have no idea what to do. And I going to be an sophomore for the upcoming school year.</p>
<p>How do you justify not needing to retake it? You got a D…</p>
<p>The grading for the class is very harsh, but even still, getting a D as a bio major should be a warning sign. I would definitely retake.</p>
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<p>That definitely stinks, but you obviously need to retake it if you want to be a bio major (across the board, you need at least a C- in all classes required for your major).</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>
<p>Yeah I know have to retake it…I just was saying it was going to be pointless for me, especially since a lot of the exam questions are repeated. But anyway, I take full responsibility for getting D, can’t blame it on the harsh grading. But wait, can I still take bio 2970 next semester?</p>
<p>2970 and 2960 are very different (little or no connection between them). Retake 2960, take 2970 next semester, but truly ask yourself why you hot the D. Did you study too little? Did you study the wrong stuff? This is a chance to quickly diagnose a problem (either in your choice of major, or in your study habits).</p>
<p>First thing I’d do is make sure there wasn’t a mistake. You have an estimate of what your grade was pre-final, and an estimate of how the final was. This semester I ended up emailing 2 of my professors and asked for a breakdown, and both responded right away (within 2 days) (they were B+ where I thought I should have gotten an A- especially in one of the classes). Find out how you got the D, retake it, and make sure to avoid any pitfalls again. </p>
<p>Can’t speak to Bio directly, but my advice would be find out what happened. Not only for retaking it (assuming you do), but for other classes as well. My GPA went from a 3.3 first 3 semester, to a 3.8 something semester 4-6 (just those particular semesters). I learned my mistakes and worked hard at figuring out ways to not repeat them.</p>
<p>I hate to be mr. negativity but switch your major from bio to something else unless you are confident it is something you can fix(like you can get an A- or above when you retake). For people who dont have amazing memories, bio is all about crazy work ethic/study habits. It gets better for sure but you are going to have to do the same types of things in other bio classes.(route memorization)</p>
<p>I suggest considering another major like majoring in psych while taking their science classes, they are easier in my opinion.</p>
<p>^Agree with above post.</p>
<p>If it is not a mistake, I would rethink your major of choice since if you worked quite hard for it, retaking it will not likely give you a large grade jump. Even if a lot of test material is repeated, you don’t really retain much of the biology that you have studied in 2960 (I forgot most of mine within a week after the final since there was so much cramming involved). I guess the best choice would be to talk to your advisor before proceeding with biology, and unless you are absolutely committed and are willing to work even harder than you have last semester, then I would seriously reconsider.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for your advice. Most likely I will stay Bio major because I do have a passion for biology. I definitely did not work up to my fullest potential last semester, as my grade shows. One of the biggest mistakes for me was that I tried to cram for bio tests(yeah, I know that it was really foolish for me to think this); But now freshman year is over, and I have definitely learned from my mistakes and now I can only do better and mover forward.</p>
<p>If that’s the case, then good luck =)</p>