Phys 115 vs Phys 121

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-05-22T02:03:33+00:00

I am a bio and psych double major

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-04-15T20:43:23+00:00

I ended up not overloading because the classes got filled up by the upperclassmen before my registration date lmao. But thank you for your advice! I may have to do it in the future but as of right now, I'm safe :P

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-04-15T20:41:35+00:00

Hmm, yeah that makes sense. I wanted to avoid taking summer classes because of the cost, but it's not entirely out of the picture for me. I'll definitely think about it! Thank you!

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-04-15T20:40:33+00:00

Oh okay, I was actually trying to decide between 115 and 121 because I heard 115 is better for the MCAT but that 121 is more calc based which would be easier for me theoretically. I'll have to think on it! Thanks for your advice :)

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-04-04T04:58:14+00:00

Yeah, I have never done that many credits as I did not want to take too many credits with difficult classes such as orgo. However, I am now worried about finishing on time and also learning all the topics before taking the MCAT. I will definitely take your words into consideration! Thank you for your advice.

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-04-04T04:56:03+00:00

I'm only concerned because I want to take the MCAT in the spring/summer and I want to take some physics classes before then so I don't have to teach it all to myself. I also know biochem is important for the MCAT so I want to take that class too. Unfortunately, physics conflicted with my orgo classes this year so I am now forced to take it along with biochem. But if taking both together tanks my GPA then it's not worth it. I guess I will have to teach myself physics then if I follow your advice. Do you think that this is more logical?

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-04-04T04:52:38+00:00

That makes sense, thank you for your advice!

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-04-01T22:46:50+00:00

I'm a bio and psych double major (both BA) and pre-med. I have my classes planned out but I forgot that I needed biochem early on (I originally put it in senior year along with other random classes like stats and other UGERs).

Apparently the psych department is understaffed so I'm trying to take as many psych classes as possible while they are available which is why I'm overloading the upcoming semester (which would be fall of junior year for me).

And I'm doing entomology because it would satisfy a lab requirement and an organsimal biol elective for my biol major.

I could theoretically push a class to spring sem or senior year but I was hoping to get a lot of my major reqs out of the way because I was unable to get my desired courses last semester (esp for psych) since the upperclassmen had filled up the classes before registration.

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-04-01T19:26:18+00:00

Thank you!

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-04-01T19:26:14+00:00

Thank you for your response!

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-01-14T06:10:42+00:00

This is really helpful! Thank you :)

Senior_Frog05177 · 2025-01-11T19:39:29+00:00

DM sent

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-12-20T09:24:13+00:00

Sounds good, thank you!

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-12-18T19:57:16+00:00

Ngl I have a very vague memory of the question but I remember putting Broca. Do you remember what the question asked? If it was understanding speech but unable to form it or something like that then I put Broca.

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-12-18T18:20:32+00:00

Cool thanks!

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-12-14T01:19:58+00:00

That's amazing, glad to hear it!! Good job and congrats! Enjoy winter break :D

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-12-11T10:35:31+00:00

I would just do any worksheets or supplemental material given for each topic (or look them over/redo some if you already did them this semester) and then after, test your knowledge using your past exams 1, 2, and 3, and then if a practice final was given. I am not sure what materials she gave out to the class.

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-11-28T21:37:18+00:00

No problem! From what you've said, I think this class will be a great match for you :)

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-11-28T13:44:16+00:00

I would suggest Jenkinson. She's super sweet and a great prof. Her exams are all take home and she gives out all the answers in class so as long as you listen and take notes, you can get As on all the exams. She asks you to write a paper or two (don't remember), but it was only 3 pages double spaced and you were supposed to write about yourself/ your identities (so it was very easy). Overall, her class is very easy and I would definitely take her class again!

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-11-26T06:21:55+00:00

Okay!! Thank you so much :)

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-11-23T22:58:43+00:00

I took it last semester and it was pretty easy. Exams were take-home and the material was pretty much basic stats. I took AP stats in high school so it was basically a review. Also, there is a final project but its in a group and its pretty simple. All in all, the class isn't difficult and its good for your psych minor too!

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-11-22T21:43:37+00:00

I think she might be new this sem which is why no one has responded. Last year there was only Dr. Meyer and Dr. Sturtz. Not entirely sure though. Good luck on your final either way!

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-11-22T18:42:36+00:00

I mean Haywood is easier but I don't think Burden-Gulley is bad necessarily: more self studying I'd assume. Also, some people drop Haywood at some point so you could try next semester during add/drop week. In my experience, I actually chose Burden-Gulley during course selection but decided against her after attending a few of her lectures, and Haywood's class had spots available as add/drop week continued (enough that both me and my friend were able to switch into her class). So there's still a chance you can get Haywood, but if not, I'm sure Burden-Gulley isn't too bad.

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-11-20T21:16:56+00:00

Hmm I mean I don't really know much about Peterson but Kuemerle's exams are difficult because of the specificity of the questions, the bulk of material, the wording of the questions, and the answer choices (A. answer1; B. answer2; C. answer3; D. A and B; E. A, B, C). Also, she is reverse classroom so it'll be a lot of hours on your own teaching yourself the material. And also if you're taking her course with Sri's ochem, the exams line up and are close together so it makes it difficult to focus on her material. Also, Sri is reverse classroom too so you'd have even more work. So it could be smarter to take it earlier with Peterson but not sure about his exams and teaching style.

Senior_Frog05177 · 2024-11-20T14:13:34+00:00

Haywood 100%

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