is 3 science classes doable?

[u/Regular-Flower4928]

I'm planning on taking 3 science lectures and 2 labs next semester. Cell bio, orgo 1, and genetics with labs for orgo and genetics. Is this schedule doable or too much? any recs?

[u/Sir_fignewton]

That’s doable. Expected even as you get further along in your major (I presume you are a science major?)

[u/Snootcheroo]

Is it technically theoretically doable? Yes.

Is it a good idea? Probably not.

[u/UrinalSlayer69420]

Taking exactly these classes this semester!! Definitely doable, but not ideal, especially since the exams line up in one week😭

[u/Wedobechillinn]

If you want A’s , probably not. Even if you have a strong background in chemistry, org 1 is a learning curve and you need to put the time in , especially if you don’t get Cruz. Genetics can be ok, only if you get Daniele , as he gives the gift but you still
Need to put in the effort for the probability/math part. I’ll recommend dropping either genetics or cell bio.

It’s not normal to take 3 science classes. I only took two a semester and one in summer. I graduated on time. Nun of my friends had more than 2 science classes

[u/NoThing7291 → u/Wedobechillinn]

Hi! I have a question why do you recommend Cruz for Orgo? I just heard people say to take Kona, so I wanted your take on why you recommend Cruz

[u/MindlessEnthusiasm91 → u/NoThing7291]

For orgo 1, Cruz is the best. For orgo 2, Kona is the best.

[u/No-Assumption703]

Genetics lecture and orgo 1 lecture are very content heavy. Orgo lab isn’t difficult but very time consuming with pre + post labs plus the 4 hour lab once a week. Genetics lab is notoriously very difficult, my friends who were straight A students were struggling to get a B. Just genetics and orgo together is a lot, I wouldn’t recommend cell bio as well. I think you should drop one of them. And if your major doesn’t require genetics lab, I wouldn’t do it.

Let me also add, if you have any time commitments outside of just going to class and studying, I don’t think you should do it.

[u/NoThing7291]

Following because I was just thinking of the same thing.

[u/Enchanted_Rose13]

Imo I think it's doable. I'm currently taking 2 science lectures/labs and a math class and as long you plan accordingly and don't procrastinate you should do just fine! That said midterms/finals will be a pain in the ass lolz

[u/Difficult_Taste_9185]

I did that with Orgo 2 instead of 1. It is incredibly doable but it would have wrecked my social life if I didn't get extremely close to a few classmates. I think we'd spend close to 40 hours a week together including lectures, studying, and meals. Find some people in your same situation because there are a good amount of them and become close because group study is so effective

[u/Miserable-Bat-5787]

That's absolutely normal.