<p>When i Looked for General Biology in webreg (to complete the Natural Sciences requirement), only General Biology II was shown (meaning that’s the only class I could take as a business student–no General Biology I was shown). It says I need to register for one lecture section and one discussion section, as well as a 3 hour lab. If I register for General Biology II, what else do I need to register? General Biology II is only 1 hour and 20 minutes. There is another course called General Biology Lecture for 0 credits, but I assume that’s for General Biology I (even though I couldn’t find the General Biology I course in webreg).</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>P.S. Degree Navigator seems to imply that I can take either General Biology I OR General Biology II, OR 2 courses for __<strong><em>, 2 courses for _</em></strong>, etc. Does that mean that I only need to take one General Biology II to fulfill all the requirements of Natural Sciences (even though it says it requires 2 courses)?</p>
<p>Usually, Biology is recommended for science majors. Most business majors take the science courses for non-science majors, like Dinosaurs, Planet Earth, Extinction, Elements of Meteorology, etc. </p>
<p>Even if I could take Bio I to satisfy that requirement (which in the past was 2 courses), I think I’d prefer two non-major science courses as it is easier to get an A. Try to get as many A’s as possible in your early courses because once you begin your harder major courses it is harder to get As (many departments only give a certain %age of the class any one grade, for ex 10% A, 10% B+, 20% B, etc.)</p>
<p>Why kill yourself with a lab, recitation, and a lecture? And then possibly get a B? I think employers would rather see a higher GPA rather than a hard-won B in Bio II.</p>
<p>Ok, I think I will do that. I was just worried because I only have 12 credits on my first semester (due to registration problems, which is unfortunate because first semester should be the easiest). If I have to take 2 non-major science courses I’m worried I will have to take more than the average credits in later semesters which are harder. And I don’t plan on graduating later than everyone else, but I don’t want to take winter/summer sessions.</p>
<p>You need 120 credits to graduate, so that averages 15 per semester for 4 years. Taking 2 sciences will not force you to take more credits later: you should have room in your schedule for your SAS core courses, your business requirements, and a few extra classes of your choosing. If you plan carefully you should have room to do a minor (usually 6 courses or 18 credits required) if you want to. Or just fill in credits with classes that interest you.</p>
<p>If you only have 12 credits this semester (you have no AP credits?) you will have to take another 3 credits somewhere, either during the summer or in addition to those 15 credits you must take each semester to be on track to graduate on time.</p>
<p>Graduation Requirements</p>
<p>Students attending Rutgers Business School: Undergraduate – New Brunswick will be expected to complete the academic requirements of the Rutgers Business School and Rutgers University. The following specifications must be met and completed for graduation:</p>
<p>The General Education Liberal Arts distribution requirements
The Rutgers Business School core requirements
Business major required courses
Minimum of 120 credits earned toward the Bachelor of Science degree
Minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA
Additionally, in order to receive a degree from the Rutgers Business School: Undergraduate-New Brunswick, students must take a minimum of 45 business credits at Rutgers Business School: Undergraduate–New Brunswick.</p>
<p>If you don’t want to be at school during the summer, online classes are an option. My son satisfied an Expos 2 requirement by taking an online summer course through Rutgers. It was a lot of work but he did it all from home. (It wasn’t cheap though, maybe ~ $1200)</p>
<p>Yes, everything I have been telling you applies to RBS NB. </p>
<p>If you want to pick up a few credits in the summer, the easiest/cheapest way is to take some of your electives (non-business) at your local community college. Get the course approved by your RBS advisor before you take it to make sure it will count towards your core, or is at least eligible for degree credits.</p>