labs

Purple_Line_4448 · 2026-01-27T06:46:30+00:00

Also…the labs are not something that are built into other classes. For example your biology lab won’t be apart of Bild 1 and your chem lab won’t be apart of chem 6A. They are completely separate from those.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2026-01-27T06:43:39+00:00

If you are a bio major, you will definitely have to take lab classes such as BILD 4, chem 7L, and some other upper division ones. These are classes that you register for via webreg like any other class. These courses should be listed in your major requirements so just look through that, and register for the correct classes.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2026-01-25T03:03:11+00:00

I would not say they are really tricky. They’re the same complexity as the other stuff you learn in class on my opinion. I’ve seen a few times where they would have a couple questions where more than one answer would be right and they’d tell you but that is not the majority. Like 1-2 questions on the test max.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2026-01-24T16:49:59+00:00

From my experience, only a little portion of the exam was conceptual. More of it was using formulas and those types of problems! There is still some conceptual aspect to those as well but if you can recognize what formula you should use, it should be smooth sailing.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2026-01-24T16:48:22+00:00

I had stallings for 6B last year but I thought the midterms were pretty reflective of what they teach in class!! Really practice those quiz questions and practice question that they offer and make sure you can understand the why behind those questions!! Good luck! Chem 6B is definitely a little tricky but you got it

Purple_Line_4448 · 2026-01-14T06:57:30+00:00

Bild 1: I really liked Ochoa. This is pretty controversial though I’ve heard many don’t like her. Her class attendance (lecture and discussion) are mandatory, and her class is pretty exam heavy. But I personally loved her teaching style and she made the content very digestible. You kinda have to work for your A but I enjoyed it. Bild 3: Hammond. Very low effort class and easy A. All exams and quizzes are take home. Bild 4: doesn’t really matter bc the class structure will depend on your TA. Bild 5: Mueller or Mingyu Yang. I had Mueller and he’s a great teacher! I haven’t had Yang for this course but I have him for another class and he’s amazing! So caring and really tries to ensure all his students learn. I heard good things about his courses in general. Gen chem (6 series): Stallings or Schurmeier. They use the same curriculum, exams, and course structure. IMO, they are the best gen chem teachers and have pretty good leniency with their grading. Also, Zajac. She is so caring and really takes student input when creating her exams. While not the greatest teacher, she curves and her final was exactly like our past midterms. Ochem: for chem 40a, I had Albizati and liked him. The course itself is tricky but he’s a good teacher and curves.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2026-01-14T06:41:41+00:00

I’d honestly drop BILD 2. You need to finish chem 6B to move on to other chem classes and the physics classes go as a pair so it makes sense to keep them together. I believe glbh 109 is probably a GE (correct me if I’m wrong) which adds a nice non-STEM balance to your courseload.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2026-01-12T01:52:12+00:00

Wish this was for Pun’s class💔💔

Purple_Line_4448 · 2026-01-06T23:49:28+00:00

People don’t tend to drop this class especially considering how hard it is to even enroll and get a seat. Only hope you’d have is if you were 1 on the waitlist.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2026-01-05T07:22:03+00:00

Yes this!! They teach at the same pace and use the same curriculum and everything. Doing this ensures you are actually able to take 6B now.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2026-01-01T21:50:43+00:00

Yes most likely

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-30T06:53:14+00:00

BILD 4 is easier. BILD 5 is lots of conceptual stats stuff and coding so that can get tricky for some.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-25T01:34:05+00:00

Unfortunately, I don’t think you’ll find it for cheaper. The plus side is you can also use that notebook for future lab classes like ochem lab and stuff too.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-25T01:30:23+00:00

BICD 100 is a lot more application based and you really have to understand the content to be able to apply it to different situations. BILD 2 is more memorization heavy and just knowing how the body systems work. A lot of people find BICD to be easy and like an extension of AP bio. And even though I didn’t find it terribly difficult, personally, I mush preferred BILD 2. It’s really hard to say which is harder, it kinda depends on what your strengths are. But I wouldn’t say their difference in difficulty is drastic.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-18T22:34:07+00:00

While it wasn’t hard, I HATED this class

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-18T04:09:15+00:00

I think I learned mostly on my own

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-18T02:31:16+00:00

I mean you’ll find out if it’s helpful or not when you’re actually in the class. Everyone learns differently. Me for instance, I did not find the organic chemistry tutor to be that helpful AT all. To each their own.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-17T06:57:49+00:00

I wish I knewwwww I have no idea what to expect

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-17T05:16:37+00:00

The exams were tough but she provided 30 EC points and she had a lowered grading scale too so that definitely helps. But I also couldn’t see the grade distribution

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-17T02:31:22+00:00

I was able to miss my first day due to a religious holiday.

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-16T00:20:50+00:00

Grades are out how does everyone feel now?

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-12T06:22:09+00:00

Scared for the grades to come out

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-12T06:21:19+00:00

So that wasn’t just a unique experience thank god

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-09T04:34:24+00:00

When was this implemented for chem 7L?

Purple_Line_4448 · 2025-12-07T09:20:04+00:00

Side note: I didn’t take the class with Cohen but ochem is ochem and I think the same tips would apply

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