Take a science class EVERY semester?

apumic
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:22:03 +0000

apumic:

if you are on a quarter system, then multiply by 1.5 = 15 courses.

A Bio major at Cornell, for example, takes Frosh Chem + 11 additional courses.



Nope, no quarter systems here. Most majors simply wouldn’t fit into 10 courses. In most subjects, that would be a medium to large minor and in some 10 courses is the size of a concentration.

Still, no need to double up (or more) on sciences unless you want to. Everything should always be to your level of ability. Some can take 21+ units most semesters and still make it out with a 3.8+. Others should probably not take more than 12-14 units/semester (barely “full time”). Every person needs to gauge his or her own ability and work within those limits.