<p>Well, for what it’s worth, Biz Econ is probably impacted only because so many students think it’s an actual business program, when it’s basically just econ with some accounting classes and probably some other stuff. Combine that with the UCLA name and you have a lot of students rushing to get into a program that isn’t what they think it is.</p>
<p>If you’re switching to applied math or math of computation, you shouldn’t feel dumb. Such programs are almost certainly more challenging because of the larger degree of math involved. It’s more impressive in my opinion to have a degree like that and the career options are probably better and more varied.</p>
<p>Hmm. Have you considered switching to UCLA’s regular math program? That one focuses much more on pure math than applied math. If so, why? If not, why not? I’m curious.</p>
<p>@Cayton Yeah, I knew what the program was to an extent and I applied because I didn’t think I was going to finish math requirements. I think it is impacted because it doesn’t have a lot of requirements either. But just from what I’ve gathered, most people don’t know anything about their majors anyways lol. </p>
<p>But I looked , and the management class offerings suck IMO as well. I’m not even in the major anyways which sucks, but I’m only coming in with like 93 units or something, so I have a lot of room. </p>
<p>Pure math is more like doing math for the love of math. It is pretty much proofing theorems, coming up with more definitions and abstract ideas. I don’t have the mindset for that. It is the theoretical route, I like math, but not on that level. </p>
<p>Applied, you take the same core proofing classes (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Linear Algebra), but the applied classes tend to be relevant to a certain subject, whether it be CS, physics, engineering, econ, stats etc. An example of a pure math major vs applied, a pure math major would take classes in topology, algebra, number theory instead of differential equations, algorithms, math imaging etc. </p>
<p>BTW, my daughter texted me that she got a text from UCLA that classes that say impacted will most likely not be and not to worry about what it publicly says. She got it late today. She’s spending the night there do won’t know about the end result until tomorrow night. I’m just not really worried. </p>
<p>@cayton, her orientation is now so that’s why she got it. She read it to me and it definitely said “impacted” and not to worry about it. I’ll have her forward exact wording and post.</p>
<p>@CSB111 only 6 ppl showed up for overnight although a bunch of others had signed up. So not sure if it had to do with the flooding or what. She met two girls she really hit it off with and one she really really hit it off with. I guess it boils down to what you want. If you can make one possibly good connection I say it’s worth it. They were in westwood earlier (ate there) and wandered around over there. Not sure what else is going on. She is staying in reiber which she said is very cramped. </p>
<p>Daughter just forwarded the long email from UCLA. (She’s so sweet…) </p>
<p>Anyway here is the paragraph in question re: impacted classes:</p>
<p>“Enrollment in your Fall Quarter classes will take place at 7:00 pm, following the afternoon academic appointments and dinner. While the amount of time enrollment may take will vary, most students can expect to finish around 8:00 pm. Please plan to stay for the entire day, as students who enroll at orientation enjoy certain benefits, like access to impacted classes.”</p>
<p>@sonic23
Look up your major and check the requirements. You’ll see specific courses needed for your major, as well as the total number of upper division units needed to graduate. Total number of upper div units will probably be greater than #needed for major completion, so that ultimately means, you need upper division electives to meet the grad requirements. </p>
<p>@2016candles Ugh I had nothing but lower Under 100 electives planned out. </p>
<p>just checked my major needs 10 upper division cand I guess we need 15 UPPER division total to graduate? So I need 5 extra ones. Had no idea! thanks :)</p>
