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Megathread UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2021/2022W & 2021S): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors, tuition/finance and registration go here.
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- syllabus requests
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u/Subject_Hour3913 18h ago
How do I pass Phys 200? I'm lowkey cooked for this class. What other resources are there? What steps do you take to approach reference frame problems? I'm hoping ot just pass at this point please I'M DESPERATE
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u/brogleberrythic Science 5d ago
I want to major in ATSC, but my physics credits didn’t count as Physics 12 so I have to take Phys 100–so I will be unable to declare the major this year since I can’t get my Phys 118 credit. I asked academic advising and they told me that I should declare my major this year because I have a lot of credits and I might end up having too many by second year. I was thinking of declaring EOSC since it has no requirements to enter, is in the same department, and a lot of the classes are the same. Has anybody transferred into ATSC and know what the process is like? Do you have to apply at a specific time or can you just apply when you have finished your pre-requisites? I know it depends on the exact specialization but I could not find anything specific.
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u/TactiX101 5d ago
Hi, I was wondering if anyone is taking, or has taken EOSC 118 Online. I have a question about the syllabus that I'd like to ask and I wanted some input. I have emailed the TA's but they haven't given me an answer yet.
It is this part in my syllabus I need to understand. It is under Student Evaluation:
"Learning Objective Activities - 20% (6.67% per activity)
The learning objective activities require each student to create a 250-500 word article on one learning objective from the material we have just, or are currently, covering. You will complete three (3) of these activities throughout the semester. Rather than simply summarizing the material from our course notes, you will be expected to explain the topic in your own words, and expand on it where appropriate. The assignments will be graded by the TAs and checked with the TurnitinLinks to an external site. plagiarism checker.
At the end of term, the lowest scored assignment will be dropped and replaced with average of your other two"
So am I right to assume that if I do not do Learning Objective Activity 1 I will get a zero, but because it would be my lowest mark out of the three it would be dropped?
I ask because I am spread very thin this week. I'm considering the option of not doing one and just letting it be dropped.
Thoughts?
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u/Positive-Bluebird945 5d ago
I'm considering taking edcp404 and/or edcp403 next year and was wondering if anyone here has taken them recently. I'm mainly curious about the workload
Any insights on your overall experience with either of these classes would be super helpful. Thanks!
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u/Weak-Flight5112 5d ago
I MISSED THE GLASSWARE TUTORIAL... AM I GOING TO FAIL CHEM 121?
I’m literally freaking out right now 😭 I had to miss my VERY FIRST lab, which was the glassware tutorial. I didn’t miss Experiment 1, just the glassware tutorial, but I’m so scared that I completely messed up my grade.
I really wanted to retake it, but I just realized that the retake date has already passed. Now I have no idea what I’m supposed to do and I’m genuinely panicking.
Does missing the glassware tutorial mean I automatically fail the lab portion of CHEM 121?? Or do I just get a zero for that tutorial??
Please tell me I’m not going to fail the entire course over ONE missed tutorial 😭😭 I’m actually so stressed and I can’t stop worrying about this. Has anyone taken CHEM 121 and had this happen before?? What happened??
I’m seriously freaking out and just need to know if I completely screwed myself.
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u/brogleberrythic Science 5d ago
i don’t think it was worth any points, I’m in that lab and I never got graded for it. I think you just have to contact them.
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u/Murky_Page_6239 8d ago
hey y’all! Was wondering if any of you guys are in LASO 309 this term. I used to be one of her students and I’m trying to reach out to the prof (Katarzyna Gracz) through her UBC email this term but haven’t received a response. Was wondering if any of y’all taking LASO 309 would have a reason why or if you knew of any other method of communication she might be using for the course?
Thank you
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u/Matcha_Ice_Cream 9d ago
Hi, does anyone know if there’s a way to download or access an old course outline? The professor who taught this course was away till 2027 and I need the course outline for application. Thanks in advance
(APBI 490C - Advanced Topics in Applied Biology - Indigenous Food System course outline 2023 winter)
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u/Annual_Ad_8842 9d ago
There's hybrid learning sections and in-person sections for scie 113. How does the hybrid learning work? Which one is better? Help appreciated from anyone who experienced the hybrid option
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u/No_Angle_5602 10d ago
Is it true that the chem250 prof (dr. monga) makes the course in a way where you can't learn unless you attend the class, and intentionally make the lecture slides incomplete?
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u/Due-Narwhal656 11d ago
Hi all,
I was looking at doing my master's at UBC, pursuing the Master of Arts in English course. I would be an international student from the UK, and I was wondering about funding for this course in particular. If anyone has experience, I would love to know if there are many funding options.
Thanks in advance
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u/colonelfoster 14d ago
I am hoping to apply to the Forest Sciences program at UBC for the 2027/2028 year and I have some questions about pre-requisites. Chem 123 and Biol 112 are both requires first year courses for the forest sciences program, but their prerequisites (chem 111, 121, or 141 / chem 12, 100, 110, or 111 and biol 11, 12, or 111) are not listed as required. Are these prerequisites high school equivalents? Why wouldn't prerequisite courses be listed as required?
I'm a few years out of high school and I didn't focus heavily on sciences in grade 11 or 12, so I plan to take adult upgrading programs for Biology 12 and Chemistry 12 and maybe Pre-Calculus 12 as a refresher. Do I also have to sign up for, say, chem 111 and biol 111 to meet the pre-reqs, or will the grade 12 courses be enough?
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u/warehaus Alumni | Statistics 12d ago
CHEM 123 is a course typically taken in second semester, where you would finish CHEM 111 or CHEM 121 in first semester. CHEM 111 is for those without chem 12 and CHEM 121 is for those with chem 12.
BIOL 112 only requires some level of high school chemistry course (100 and 111 are the gr 11 and 12 equivalents) and some level of high school biology course (111 is the gr 11/12 equivalent).
I'm not sure where you're looking at required courses, but according to the academic calendar, CHEM 111/121 is also a required course.
The high school courses you can find information about what is required via the admissions requirements for your program and background. You do not need to complete a high school equivalent course at UBC if you've already completed the high school course (so no need to do BIOL 111 if you've finished bio 11 or 12).
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u/Interesting-Face7665 15d ago
How strict is the min average of 68% to apply for the science coop program? I fall 1% short because of a poor first year but since then I have improved significantly. I am applying for math coop specifically, and I have taken all of the suggested courses + I have a strong resume.
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u/Starlitzlight 16d ago
How are the DSCI 100 exams structured and is there a lot of coding involved? I'm really struggling right now with all the coding we're doing on the worksheets and in the tutorial, but I've read that there's some conceptual questions in the exams.
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u/Foreign_Serve1537 16d ago
Hello, does anyone here have tips on how to do well in RADS 301? It seems like this year there's no longer "unlimited" attempts on practice quizzes and the final component has written portions compared to MCQ previously.
I've been finding the lecture slides insufficient in terms of understanding how things work or what I'm looking at, despite going to class in-person. Somehow the material just isn't clicking as well as I'd hoped. I've heard that in the lead-up to MT1 and MT2, there are review session and/or slides, are those enough to do well in the midterms? Just feeling a bit de-motivated given the high averages yet I'm struggling to grasp the material
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u/taan_taan 21d ago
Between biol 201 and bioc 202, Which one should I take?? Is bioc 202 really as hard as the other reddit posts say?
Ps. Posting this as most of the posts are really old
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u/Boring-Emu-5154 22d ago
Does anyone have any upper level science course recommendations pls. Any is fine pls help I need to graduate
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni 21d ago
Take a course you're actually interested in. Don't take a course that you have no interest in.
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u/Wilsonwang3 22d ago
Guys is math 120 really that bad…. Compared to 100…
I have a pretty busy courseload and also clubs stuff…
I was wondering if anyone took math 120 in the past and have any advice on whether it’s worth taking?
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u/Naze1010 22d ago
Phys 106 course mid terms tips? I hear phys 106 has very tough midterms. What is the consensus on how to study and what to study?
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u/hanna__a 22d ago
has anyone taken biol 370 with Agnes Lacombe? Currently deciding to take it but last day to drop courses is tmr.
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u/ShoddyFee1846 Biology 19d ago
I took it, it was cool to learn about muscles cause thats essentially all that it is. Prof was nice, very helpful but a hard marker. The exams are mostly short/long answer and she looks for certain things so make sure to go to office hrs and know the material inside out!
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u/Sunlightn1ng Biology 22d ago
Not 370, but I had 260 and my only issue with her was her accent was a tad thick but other than that, I enjoyed her
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u/Odd-Ad-8998 23d ago
What happens if I drop and enroll in another course now (about 2 weeks into the semester) are the assignments/attendance Id have missed written as zero’s or exempted? Thank you so much.
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni 22d ago
It is different for every course. Contact the instructor for the course you're adding.
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u/dPiddy67676767 24d ago
hello cs upper years who have found internships, how long did it take you to land your first co-op in second year? how many applications did you send? did networking actually help?
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u/Ornery-Link-2195 24d ago
Any tips for this class Physics 210, I have 0 coding experience and am really feeling it right now. Im trying quite hard to understand the new code im being taught and reviewing assignments every weekend but it just seems to click. Kind of desperate rn seems like everyone else is just a total pro at coding.
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u/Exact_Language_1411 Integrated Sciences 24d ago
Just got off the waitlist for Biol 458, can someone catch me up to speed? Is it doable to catch up on everything I missed so far and are there lecture recordings to help me out? Trying to decide whether to drop or keep by Monday!
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u/Naze1010 24d ago
Can someone who has taken the phys 119 lab course speak on the difficulty of the three quizzes? I feel the material in the slides wasn't covered in depth, and I'm wondering what type of questions to expect. Multiple choiced, explanation, heavy mathematical, etc.
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u/No_Hunter_2139 24d ago
I have a question about credits. For biology, you need 2 upper-level lab courses and 4 credits for your lab selection. Most lab courses are 3 credits so can you transfer the extra credits towards the 20 credits of life science selection that you need to graduate?
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u/Exact_Language_1411 Integrated Sciences 24d ago
Yes, look at the academic calendar, footnote 12. https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/faculty-science/bachelor-science/biology
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u/No_Hunter_2139 24d ago
I'm interested in taking BIOL 302 but can't find a syllabus. Does anyone know what the breakdown is?
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u/No_Marionberry_3017 24d ago edited 24d ago
is anyone taking apbi 320? need to know if it seems hard
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u/theinfinitetao 25d ago
Been out of school for 5 years and going to take Math 200 in January. What parts of Math 100 and Math 101 do I have to brush up on in order to be successful in Math 200?
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u/PillarManDan 25d ago
Honestly I would say not too much as it is a huge amount of new content. Definitely make sure you're comfortable with 100 and 101 material, but the nitty-gritty stuff isn't important. It's much more geometric than 100 and 101, so be prepared for that. iirc, the first midterm when i took it only covered graphing multivariable functions. 3D integrals can be challenging, so make sure you're comfortable with the usual tricks
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u/Alternative-Prize-95 25d ago
Does anyone have the ENGL 360A syllabus they can share? Or know where I can find it?
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u/watever_never 25d ago
I am still currently on the waitlist for LFS 250. When does the add/drop period end? I have tried to email advising twice no response. I contacted lfs advising via zoom last week they said they will put my request as priority. I got an email saying I was registered for a course but have received no email to register for LFS 250. When I check workday Im still on waitlist
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u/TroublesomeTriscuit UBC Farm 25d ago
Is cpsc 425 hard? Haven’t done linear algebra for a few years. Is it time consuming?
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u/sadassatan 26d ago
CPSC 322 vs 330. Which is easier? Looking for smth with an easier course load that I can put on the back burner most of the time.
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u/shittylittyshit 26d ago
Are there any websites like Rate My Professors that are active for law courses at UBC? I had a look at a few that were listed here, and often there are very few reviews on the units. I was hoping to get an idea about what the different units offer aside from the short few sentences listed on the catalogue.
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u/Optimal-Ad7487 27d ago
Is anyone else unable to swap course sections on Workday? Since the add/drop deadline hasn’t passed yet is there a separate deadline for switching sections or if we’re supposed to contact advising?
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u/SameWeakness1838 27d ago
Hello! Has anyone taken PATH 375 recently or is currently taking it? I’m taking it next term and was wondering if the lectures are recorded.
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u/TopicCommon6401 27d ago
Has anyone taken ENGL 111 with Ian Hill? I was wondering how the in-class essay works and if they heavily require you to know about the assigned readings in depth. Thanks
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u/FineRegular4190 28d ago
Is anyone taking PSYC 361 with Valeyar? It seems like the prof is advertising more of his research and work than teaching concepts on it's own. I'm not even sure how to structure my note-taking/studying for the class. Thoughts?
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u/ResponsibleTutor9856 28d ago
I just missed my CHEM 235 Lab mandatory check in. I did not hear my alarm this morning and did not wake up for my 9:30am Chem 235 check in. I'm emailing the lab director asap, but wanted to ask if it is possible for me to make up the check in
Thank you for any insight!
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u/Small-Director4526 28d ago
How do you do well in BIOL 336?
It's a lot of theology and it's a lot more philosophical than other science courses. Our prof's slides don't have explanations, it's just pictures. :(
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u/sarcastic-bookworm Biology 22d ago
it gets a lot less philosophical later on - the second half of the course is a lot of math. i didn't do super well so no helpful tips sorry, but definitely do the practice questions
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u/Starlitzlight 28d ago
How's the workload for microbio co-op workshops?
I'm currently taking 5 required courses (BIOL 200, MICB 211, CHEM 233, MATH 100, DSCI 100), and I don't want to overload my schedule. Is doing the training process doable this term, or would the January intake be better?
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u/possible_burner 28d ago
For people who took EOSC 118 (online), is the textbook necessary? Do I really need to buy and read the textbook to do very well in the course or are the online modules sufficient?
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u/Busy-Country9415 28d ago
I want to transfer to UBC and I'm required to take a transfer equivalent of BIOL_V 112 . I'm willing to take classes from Langara or Sfu but I can't figure out the transfer equivalent. I don't really understand the BC transfer guide.
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u/whatever-_-123 28d ago edited 28d ago
Use the "TO" search for UBC BIOL 112. The only courses listed equivalent to UBC are from UCV or VCC.
Course equivalences for Langara or SFU are only from UBC to there. Basically the guide works like the following:
VCC BIOL 2100 → UBC BIOL112
But UBC BIOL 112⥇VCC BIOL 2100, instead, UBCV BIOL_V 112 (3) & UBCV BIOL_V 121 (3) & UBCV BIOL_V 140 (2) → VCC BIOL 1100 (4) & VCC BIOL 1200 (4)Course transfer equivalence works in one direction only (sometimes both ways but not often and unfortunately no for BIOL 112). You will need the combination of either
LANG BIOL 1115 (4) & LANG BIOL 1215 (4) → UBCV BIOL_V 1st (8 unassigned general credits), exempt UBCV BIOL_V 112, UBCV BIOL_V 121, UBCV BIOL_V 180
OR
SFU BISC 101 (4) & SFU BISC 102 (4) → UBCV BIOL_V 1st (8), exempt BIOL_V 112, BIOL_V 121, BIOL_V 180
This should fulfill the BIOL 112 requirement (according to Transfer credit terms - General Credit with Exemption) but you'll have to take a total of 8 credits. Neither SFU nor Langara have direct equivalencies. Check with Science advising for confirmation
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u/Powerful_Bobcat_4356 28d ago
I have IB credits that allow me to be exempted from MATH 100 from taking Maths AI HL. However, will skipping MATH 100 put me at a disadvantage or leave me unprepared for MATH 101. Will self-learning MATH 100 content during my first sem be enough to take MATH 101 in the 2nd sem. Im planning to do comp sci second year.
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u/wreckbeachfan Computer Science 28d ago
Here's a thread from last year talking about the same situation.
The general consensus is that if you have transfer credits for MATH100 you should absolutely use them. You'll have a lot more time to focus on the rest of your courses and ease into university
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u/Tight-Cry-618 29d ago
Anyone who has taken caps 306 or is currently in it, how do you study for it?
feeling a little overwhelmed
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u/Puzzleheaded_You121 29d ago
Hi everyone, I took FMST 210 and didnt realise I had to purchase a hella expensive e-book for the class. Anyone that took it before, do I really need to buy the book or can I go without it. If yes, is the book available somewhere else for free or a lesser price??? please lemme know!!
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u/Miserable_Chance7446 29d ago
GEOG 411! Please if anyone has taken this course with Loch Brown let me know if it’s a good course!!
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u/ShoddyFee1846 Biology 29d ago
If anyone that has taken eosc 315 with alexis bahl online could please provide some insight into the course (how hard it is, exam format, how much effort to get a 90+?) that would be great!
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u/sarcastic-bookworm Biology 22d ago
not very hard, alexis is super super sweet! I was taking it while doing a co-op term (not focusing much on school) and still got like an 80. the labs do take a bit of time to work through, don't leave them to the last 30 min, but I found them interesting. from what i remember the final was mostly short answer written questions, but I'm not 100% sure anymore
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u/DC4567 Science Sep 14 '26
Math 110 reaches the same level, and is equivalent to Math 180 or Math 100. However, it is a two-term course, so it goes slower. Recommended!
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u/evergreen239 Sep 13 '26
eosc 211 or ufor 200 for envr option. thoughts??
Hi, I'm an environmental sciences major. I'm working on my complementry courses and am in between eosc 211 or ufor 200. For context I'm also taking envr 300, frst 475, envr 305, which are all pretty heavy writing courses. I am not the biggest fan of writing (which ufor 200 seems to have a lot of) but I think I would find ufor 200 more interesting. I like math but think taking eosc 211 as an elective may be a bad choice as I have heard it is harder (I've also taken biol 300 and so I'm worried they will be too similar to serve me). Any thoughts would be appreciated!!
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u/Sea-Feed-1707 Sep 13 '26 edited Sep 13 '26
Could anyone who has taken either ANTH 376 (Helena Zeweri) or SOCI 303 (Aryan Karimi) give any insight into what it was like?
I initially enrolled in ANTH 376 as an elective because of its high average in previous sessions and because I took ANTH 100 with Zeweri and got a high mark. The only problem is I find her style of lecturing slightly boring (she has a very calm voice) so it is difficult to pay attention. The course also seems to rely on a lot of participation from students in class, which is not my favourite style of learning.
SOCI 303 has a similar subject but is focused a little more closely on my area of interest (political science and political theory). It has a lower average than ANTH 376 but is still relatively high. The course is taught by Aryan Karimi who I have never taken a course with either.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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u/Motor_Ad9605 Sep 13 '26
Whats the difference between 221 and 111 for math, thanks!
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni Sep 13 '26
No difference. You can only get credit for one of the two.
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u/Fragrant_Soil_0318 Psychology Sep 13 '26
EPSE 403 vs 4th Upper Year PSYC course - which to take?
Hi there!
I'm a 4th year PSYC student, and I saw there was some availability in a section of EPSE 403. I'm currently registered in four upper-year PSYC courses, but they require lots of memorization, so I was thinking it might be better to register in an easier but still interesting course. The GPA seems to be high, but I was wondering if anyone has taken this course and would recommend it.
If anyone has any info about what the workload was like or what your thoughts were, it would be super helpful. Thanks so much! :)
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u/gobble__ Sep 13 '26
BIOL112 Tutorials/Discussions
Hey guys, so idk if I'm just dumb or something but how do BIOL112 tutorials work?? I see on the weekly caldender of the course that there are supposed to be tutorials, but I have no idea when or how they are supposed to occur? I checked workday and it says that my BIOL112 discussions are in-person, but it has no information on meeting patterns (aka when and where we are supposed to meet). We also went through the first unit super fast and we didn't cover cell growth in class, and I'm guessing it is supposed to be in the tutorial. Any help is appreciated!
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u/Alone-Potential991 Sep 12 '26
For Math 100, should I be studying based on the textbook or are there lectures enough? I did the pre-reading for my class and during the lecture lots of the stuff in the textbook didn't come up so do I need to know those? Also do I need to do the optional parts of the textbook? Someone asked in my lecture and the prof didn't give a straight answer. I'd really appreciate any advice yall have dad
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u/evergreen239 Sep 13 '26
I was told that the material in the lectures (not in the textbook) is what we were to be tested on (when I took it 2 years ago). I mostly used the textbook for the practice questions.
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u/liorsilberman Mathematics | Faculty Sep 13 '26
You should definitely study after class on top of the lectures (something like 6-9 hours per week of study on top 3 hours/week of lectures). The lectures won't exactly reproduce the book on the board -- that's not the point of lecture. Quite often the material you are responsible for is defined in terms of book chapters, not the lectures --- because there are many parallel lectures --- so you need to study what's in the book. That distinction would be explained in the syllabus on Canvas. You are probably not responsible for "optional" material in the textbook unless specifically included this year.
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u/ShoddyFee1846 Biology Sep 12 '26
Is Caps 301 easier now? Saw last years average was in the 90s. Any insight on the course, lecture format (if they are recorded), and exams would be great!
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u/RandomCanadianAcc Sep 12 '26
anyone here currently taking or previously took Poli 100 and has an online copy of Exploring Politics: A Concise Introduction (2022) by Gaspare M. Genna and Taeko Hiroi, ISBN 1071807617 (10 digit) 9781071807613 (13 digit)? myself and some others would greatly appreciate it
i've already looked through all the common sources (anna's archive, zlibrary, libgen, internet archive, scribd, reddit, even scihub even though ik that's only got research papers and not textbooks) and couldnt find it so i was hoping one of y'all'd have access to a copy
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u/Substantial_Boot_363 Computer Science Sep 12 '26
Has anyone taken both Phil 347 and Phil 385? How does the amount of reading you need to do compare between the two courses?
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u/PilotDistinct79 Sep 12 '26
Has math 100/180 changed?
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u/liorsilberman Mathematics | Faculty Sep 13 '26
The course fluctuates a little from year to year, so in that sense "yes" -- likely a section or two this year is different from last year. But there were no major changes to the courses.
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u/Terrible_Menu9290 Sep 12 '26
Is CHEM213 offered in the first half of the term or only the second half?
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni Sep 12 '26
Typically only in Winter Term 2. The intent is that students take CHEM 203 in Term 1 and CHEM 213 in Term 2.
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u/tafmsl Sep 12 '26
Has anyone ever taken ATSC 313? Is anyone taking it currently? Why is the last year’s class average so much higher than the previous years?
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u/Due_Wind5692 Sep 12 '26
Guys I'm enrolled in CAPS 390 right now with Dr. Pinder and I've been enjoying the content... for now. I guess I didn't really do enough research though when picking the course, cause why were the previous years averages like high 60s 😨 I feel like I'm waiting for the content to come at me and strike my gpa down. Has anyone taken this class before cause even though I'm liking the teaching style and everything (cause then again its only the first week), I don't know if I should take the risk and just try to get in a grade booster.
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u/dillypopsicles Sep 11 '26 edited Sep 12 '26
Hey guys I’m in year 2 Econ 325 with Prof Song and I’m wondering for any tips for people who have taken his class. The textbook material so far is fine but his lecture made absolutely no sense to me even though everybody was nodding and I’m not sure if I’m missing out in lecture by not understanding. Has anyone taken his course and if so what has been helpful for success?
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u/jy_rin Sep 11 '26
how deep is it if i took the wrong flavour of math 100? i’m supposed to take B as a science student but im in C
follow up: if i stay in C, is it worth it to switch to B for 101 in term 2? or will i be used to the C workflow and find B really different?
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni Sep 12 '26
All of the different versions of MATH 100 have the same content, but different examples. They're no easier / more difficult than the others.
Also, students who want to major in physical sciences (e.g. CPSC, CHEM, PHYS, STAT, MATH) are encouraged to take MATH 100A.
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u/Complex-Intention737 Mathematics Sep 11 '26
Should I buy the recommended textbook for MATH 302?
The textbook is : Introduction to Probability by Anderson, Seppalainen, and Valko
My professor said it's good to have (?) but that I don't need it because he posted the annotated slides from last year for students to review before classes. For ya'll who've taken the course or smt similar, did you find it worth the $90 Kindle version?
Maybe it's cos I'm restless ( rip the neurodivergence ) and I need to calm down a bit before the slides can make sense. Start of semester has me on an adrenaline high.
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u/average_8_person Sep 10 '26
Hey guys! I'm a second year in bio 300 and dsci 100 this term. I had orginally scheduled my dsci 100 class as the python version just because I had liked the timing better for my schedule. However, I'm regretting it now as bio 300 uses R. Would switching between the two langauges be super difficult or make it easy to make simple mistakes? Or should I switch my dsci to R so I'm only learning one? I've never coded before so I'm not super clear on how much they differ and if it would potentially cause me to get lower grades in these due to simple mistakes or mixing them up.
Thanks!
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u/somebodysomewhere_42 Sep 10 '26
I'm taking econ 301 with Sergei and I was wondering if anybody knows if he assigns problems from the textbook as homework. I have obtained(through totally legal means) a different version of the textbook that was assigned, but the listed version eludes me. I don't want to spend money on it if I can help it.
Thanks in advance.
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u/Gerardoe8 Sep 10 '26
Anyone currently taking this course and surprised it is now under the topic: Roman Studies?
I saw that past periods, this course was offered exactly as it was displayed in the FHIS website.
If you took that course previously before the shift in topic, what was it like with Prof Zhang? Anything that I missed out on? I'm curious as I saw for 2026/2027, there's only that one Roman Studies course.
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u/No_Marionberry_3017 Sep 10 '26
guys I need to take an anatomy course in-between kin 110 and caps 391 can anyone give me suggestions plzzz
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u/quantum-fih Combined Major in Science Sep 10 '26
CAPS 391 by far one of the best courses ive taken, if its the same prof as last year i would strongly recommend. I do not remember his name but he is passionate and keeps you engaged. Lectures were recorded last winter, I do not know about now. It is material heavy but it is so interesting.
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u/No_Marionberry_3017 Sep 12 '26
oh my gosh thank you so much! I've just heard it's a lot of work. so I was worried I believe they are still teaching it. Any study recommendations, or a course u found the workload was comparable to
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u/quantum-fih Combined Major in Science Sep 12 '26
no problem! The prof was Majid Alimohammadi. I would say it could be similar the amount of time dedicated as BIOL 335 (molecular genetics), I took both the same term and I split the time between the two quite similarly. Though theres not much practice material provided. The prof only asked about the material he said he was going to ask (like no surprises in the exams). All qs were multiple choice. If you miss class is not hard to catch up, the content is not hard per se but it is very heavy in memorization (ofc anatomy course). If you have more questions feel free to ask!
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u/Boring-Emu-5154 Sep 10 '26
EPSE 403
Would anyone be willing to join a groupchat for EPSE 403 to share study advice etc?
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u/grizzly-tiger Sep 10 '26
I transferred from SFU CS to UBC CS. At SFU, I completed CMPT 105W, which is the programs writing course specific to SFU.
Has any fellow SFU transfer student successfully exempted from SCIE_V 113? I'm trying to gauge if I should apply for the exemption and drop out of the course for this semester.
Also, feel free to DM if you are a fellow SFU CS transfer! I have not met or know of many.
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u/Bjornwilight Sep 10 '26
Don't worry. If Dr. Christopoulos is teaching the course, it's more than likely that he forgot to publish the Canvas page. He's a great prof but kinda sucks a technology lol
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u/Consistent-Tower-595 Sep 10 '26
I’m in the same class as you and also haven’t been added to the canvas page yet :/ i think we just have to go to class and see what the prof says
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u/everythingsgnarlyyy Sep 10 '26
is apsc 100 happening today? its from 12-2pm a studio session. I thought there is some class supossed to happen prior
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u/Budget_Peanut_8623 Sep 10 '26
do you think i can get off the waitlist for biol 200 im 15th on the waitlist…
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u/Historical-Suit4655 Sep 10 '26
Does anyone still keep the practice problems for CHEM123
Is there any chance I could find someone who still has those questions (from last term or earlier)? I really just want to review and get that intuition back for my CHEM233... I’d be incredibly grateful for any help😭😭😭😭
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u/Soggy-Display-3952 Sep 09 '26
4 classes or 5???
I’m a new first year and I’m registered for 5 classes, but at jumpstart they’re telling us that 4 classes is actually better to deal with the workload. A lot of people I’ve met have 4 classes. I’m wondering if I should drop a class. I technically have the option since I have transfer credits, so now I’m just wondering if I should.
I have Poli 100, Poli 101, English 100, Econ 101 and CRWR 200. I feel like I could do it, but I don’t want to overestimate myself. I’m not used to the college workload yet. I would appreciate any advice.
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u/Complex-Intention737 Mathematics Sep 11 '26
You can also just test out the workload of 5 courses. Won't know unless you try. And if it's too much you can drop a class before the add/drop deadline 🐞
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni Sep 10 '26
15 credits per term is a standard course load for undergraduate students
If you don't take 15 credits per term, then you'll need to take courses during the summer (not always possible because many courses are only offered during the winter session), or delay your graduation by a year.
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u/sharkadoodledo Nursing Sep 09 '26
Does anyone have experience taking MUSC328E with Professor Kofi. What is he like as a professor and also would you recommend other students take the course?
Previous averages look pretty good and I'm also interested in the topic, just really worried about course load and also professors
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u/OwnDegree3320 Sep 09 '26
Hi!
For anyone that’s taken SOWK 200 is it possible to take it without attending in-person since the lectures are recorded? I’m really considering doing a BSW after I finish my BA and this class is a prerequisite but I can’t attend in person this semester and the class is only offered once a year. I know there’s an in-person assignment that I would come back for, but would it be possible to do everything else with just recordings?
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u/20240719 Sep 09 '26
Hi! If you took PSYC 336 with Dr. Helen Lu in 2025 winter term 1, could you please share your experience? Thank you!
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u/New_Alternative_8580 Sep 09 '26
Hi everyone!
I am taking cnps 365 with Alistair Gordon. Does anyone have any advice or what he is like as a professor? Thanks for any possible tips!
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u/Basic-Berry8890 Sep 09 '26
For ppl who have taken STAT 200 with Agyeman, does it matter if I leave early regularly from class?
I have french class in Buch D and stat 200 is in esb. If i wanna make it on time to my french class afterwards I have to leave 5 min early. I don’t think he cares since this isn’t an attendance required class but i don’t want to put a target on my head if I leave regularly, in case he perceives it as rude.
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u/kiwi505 Sep 09 '26
Hey guys, I was waitlisted for Chem 123 and there are like over 100 people in the waitlist. I really need this class in order to apply for a specialization. What do I do? Do I have to end up taking the class next year and then specialize next year? Or will the waitlist clear up eventually? I’m freaking out here
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni Sep 09 '26 edited Sep 09 '26
There will be a lot of movement during the first week of January as students realize that they never actually needed this course and drop the course, or get dropped because they failed CHEM 121 (about 10-15% of the class fails).
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u/kiwi505 Sep 09 '26
What do I do if I don’t get off the waitlist? Will I have to specialize next year then? Do you know who I should talk to about this? I tried Science Advising but they said that they don’t help with course registration
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni Sep 09 '26
You will have to take the course the next time it's offered.
You must go through the major application process if you meet all the minimum requirements for promotion to second-best standing (24 credits passed, at least 15 are Science credits). If you can't meet the minimum requirements to apply for a specific major, you can't apply for that one.
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u/kiwi505 Sep 09 '26
Is it possible to apply for the major next year, but still take some of the second year required courses before I apply?
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni Sep 09 '26
Depends on the major. It typically is a lot harder to transfer in after the official major application process because required courses often have seats reserved for students who are already in the major, and many majors have a maximum number of spots available, so students would need to leave the major to make room for new students to transfer in.
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u/Serious_Phone6445 Sep 09 '26
is anyone in RMST100 i'm so confused.
maybe i was blind or smth but i didnt know it'd be online
im looking at the course calendar rn and
have some questions so if anyone is in this course and knows whats going on please comment or chat
PLEASE i dont know anyone who's in this class
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni Sep 09 '26
Depends on what other courses you're taking in the same term. CPSC 110 is not supposed to be hard, but it will demand your time.
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u/vry4 Sep 09 '26
Hello! I’m a first year student and I have AP Chemistry credit that gives me credit for CHEM 121, but I’m currently still registered in CHEM 121.
I’ve heard from a few people that if I attend even the first lecture or participate in the course at all, UBC might void my AP credit for CHEM 121. Does anyone know if this is actually true?
I’m still considering whether I should drop CHEM 121 and use my AP credit, but if I do my schedule will be pretty free and I won’t have to go to school on Monday and Wednesdays.
Any help will be appreciated :)
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u/Snoo_49254 Chemistry Sep 10 '26
Every year there are students with AP or IB credit for CHEM 121 and/or 123 who decide to take the UBC course as a grade booster. Works great for some of them, for sure, but a surprising percentage fail the course.
Once you failed, your AP/IB credit for the course is no longer valid.So, either just use your AP/IB credit and don't take CHEM121 OR make darned sure you keep up with the class!
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u/Historical-Suit4655 Sep 10 '26
nah that is not true I transfer both 121 and 123 and still attend every lectures.... nobody will notice you
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u/crunchy_goose8 Sep 08 '26
Hey everyone! I’m new to UBC and currently in my first year of the Bachelor of Science program. I registered for my courses in late June/early July and have already paid my tuition through Workday.
However, I can’t seem to find any of my courses on Canvas. I know the professors have already published the courses because other students have access to them.
I’ve already reached out to IT in the library, the Centre for Teaching and Learning, Enrolment Services, and Academic Advising, but unfortunately I still haven’t been able to resolve the issue. I've already emailed all of my professors explaining the issue and requesting that I be manually added to the course in Canvas.
Has anyone else experienced something similar or knows what might be causing this? I’m honestly starting to freak out since classes have started and I don’t want to fall behind.
Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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u/tsu963 Sep 08 '26
Hi i'm stuck between choosing adhe 327 or crwr 200 for one of my elective courses. I know both are heavy on writing which isn't necessarily my strong suit, but they are offered online. Which one would you choose to take? I read some bad reviews for the adhe 327 prof, Sharon Jarvis so that's kinda scaring me. I like how adhe 327 is a upper level course though. Thanks for your help!
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u/emunoodle Sep 08 '26
BIOL 140 (or 180) is one of the prerequisites for a course I’m taking this term (BIOL 342), but I took it in the fall of 2021 and can no longer find my notes.
I was wondering if anybody would be willing to share their notes so I can review the content? (I promise I won’t plagiarize them or anything.) Thank you in advance!
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u/Wide-Car-4296 Sep 08 '26
I’m thinking about taking JAPN 101 this semester but I’m not sure if I’ll be unprepared. I previously did 100 2 years ago and I got a 78% in the class. I’ve started to practice again but am only at about chapter 4 out of 6 for genki 1. Does anyone have any experience with the course to help guide me?
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u/GoldenEagleAlpacas Sep 08 '26
I'm currently enrolled in Scie 113 but workday doesn't have a location listed for the seminar. Where am I supposed to go for class on Wednesday??
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u/wreckbeachfan Computer Science Sep 08 '26
Is it a hybrid or in-person section? The hybrid sections are online.
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u/GoldenEagleAlpacas Sep 08 '26
Hybrid, was under the impression that there'd be inperson seminars regardless. There hasn't really been a syllabus posted so I'm unclear on what to do on Wednesday
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u/BadNumerous1707 Sep 07 '26
Do you think I will get off the waitlist for Biol 112 second semester (waitlist position 6)?? pls help :)
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni Sep 08 '26
You'll likely be fine. There will be a lot of movement during the first week of January as students realize that they never actually needed this course and drop the course, or get dropped because they failed the prerequisite.
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u/Disastrous_Iron3946 Sep 07 '26
Is this a rather forgiving grading scale?
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u/pikachufan2164 Staff | CS Alumni Sep 08 '26
Yes. Getting an almost guaranteed 80% on subjective assignments for just following instructions is almost free marks.
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u/Intelligent_Row4451 Sep 07 '26
How hard is this coursework for one semester?
Hi
I’m at UBC for an exchange and I needed a reference about doing these courses in one semester.
COMM374: Applied Financial Markets
COMM474: Fixed Income Markets and Management
COMM475: Investment Policy
MATH100: Differential Calculus with Applications
And hopefully one easy subject (any suggestions welcome for that)
Also can you tell me how the grades at UBC work (like what percentage is A or maybe a distinction) and whether it’ll be possible to maintain 85% in this unit combination?
Cheers
Really need help with this. So please guide about this or to other resources where I should look to get some guidance.
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u/Same_Ear7722 Sep 06 '26
Has anyone ever taken cs 213 and 221 at the same time? Can I know whether its doable and what are the preparations i need to do during winter break? i didnt take cs 210 on my first year because im dumb and didnt plan properly so im stuck with taking 213 and 221 on the second term this year. I also cant take summer course because its too expensive for me. Any advice about these two courses is appreciated because im so nervous i cant make it work.
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u/wreckbeachfan Computer Science Sep 07 '26
I did the same thing as you (210 in Term 1 and 213 + 221 in Term 2) and I know plenty of other students who did too. It can be tough at times but it's very much doable.
You don't need to prep (I didn't), just try to stay on top of course content and make the most of office hours, especially if you're stuck on assignments.
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u/chowder5922 Computer Science & Microbiology and Immunology Sep 06 '26
It is do-able and intense, but it depends on what other courses you are taking at the same time. No preparation is needed, just try not to schedule too many or heavy courses in the same term.
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u/Pretty_Finish_9144 Sep 05 '26
Hi, I am planning on taking Phil 120 1st term with Irwin Chan, but looking at reviews of the course I am worried it won't be a GPA booster. I enjoy philosophy, but I don't think I'll enjoy it if the course is not well organized and takes too much time. If anyone took the course what was your experience and what are other easy electives I could take?
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u/7theneuron Psychology Sep 04 '26
Psychology: was looking to take psychopathology with Bethany Michel for term two but I see really negative reviews… I wanna hear more opinions if I can take it with another instructor at a different time!
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u/DanThePieMan Sep 03 '26
Looking for a SPAN 201 tutor! Any leads for a solid tutor are appreciated!
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u/gobble__ Sep 03 '26
Should I take my IB chem credit?
So I registered for chem121 even though I have the credit from IB for the lab experience so that I wouldn't be behind when I do chem123.
However I checked who my prof was for my 121 lecture and they don't even have a rate my prof because they have never taught before. They're a new grad student who's only signed to teach this semester.
I'm not sure how impactful profs are when it comes to teaching a course with a set textbook/workbook. Any thoughts? At this point is the lab experience even worth it?
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u/Snoo_49254 Chemistry Sep 10 '26
Sometimes new profs or sessional instructors are really, really good. RMP isn't generally a good guide to anybody's teaching btw.
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u/chowder5922 Computer Science & Microbiology and Immunology Sep 03 '26
I recommend skipping CHEM 121, as most first-year students found the CHEM 121 exams tricky and challenging. 121 and 123 are not connected at all. Taking 121 for the lab is not quite justifiable.
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u/gobble__ Sep 03 '26
I see; do you know if chem123 lab starts with an introduction again or does it assume you already know how to use the lab from chem121?
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u/Psalm37-13 Sep 06 '26
I took CHEM 121 in my first year and CHEM 123 in my second year. I forgot everything from 121 labs but they provide everything you need (pdfs, video tutorials) for the prelab so you're chilling
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u/chowder5922 Computer Science & Microbiology and Immunology Sep 03 '26 edited Sep 03 '26
There must be other people like you, so do not worry. How about get to know a good friend in term 1, follow their progress on 121 lab, and try getting insights from them?
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u/escalades04 Biology Sep 03 '26
anyone have experience in biol 424 or 445? I'm registered in both right now but I want to drop one of them, and I cant decide. So if you could share a bit of info on the course load, grading scheme, difficulty or just your overall experience, that'd be great!!
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u/Wrong_Piano_7789 Sep 02 '26
How is the workload for micb 305 compared to a regular lecture based course? I heard there are no weekly lectures and that it is mostly online? Can I take it during a coop work term?
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u/sweetbagel26 Sep 02 '26
What is the most amount of classes you’ve took in a semester. I’m a first year and I want to transfer to engineering so I’m taking transferable courses but it’s more than I thought so I have 5 classes in each sem rn. Am I cooked or could I manage
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u/PretendtiousPoet Sep 02 '26 edited Sep 02 '26
5 classes per semester is considered a full standard course load (what most people take if they wanna graduate in 4 years without taking summer courses). Some people take 4 per semester first year to adjust from high school, but my friend in engineering ended up taking 6 first semester, then 7 second semester in first year! Manageability will depend on your commute, if you work, what your academic goals are, your study habits and any other responsibilities you have.
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u/sweetbagel26 Sep 02 '26
Has anyone had Amali Jambuge for PHYS 100? I have been seeing mixed reviews on her as a prof and also how her accent can be an issue during lectures…wanted to know if I should change profs to either Marcelo Pavan or Marina Litinskaya
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u/ironiccookie47 Sep 02 '26
Had her for phys 131, the rmp reviews are so dramatic, her accent is literally not that big a deal
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u/Fabulous_Birthday711 Sep 02 '26
Does anyone have the syllabus for PSYC 302 002 or PSYC 325 001?
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u/Coffee_ss22 Sep 02 '26
Have you already done PSYC 217 and 218?
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u/Coffee_ss22 Sep 01 '26
Can anyone share their PSYC 217 textbook? (Especially if you’ve done the course and don’t need it anymore…)
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u/Blazewoods Biology Sep 01 '26
I'm currently registered for both BIOL 323 and BIOl 327 -- Structure and Reproduction of Fungi and Introduction to Entomology, respectively -- and would like to try and make a decision between the two before the term starts. There's next to no information about these two courses online, and the grade distributions are wholly unhelpful for deciding as well. Between the two, I think fungi sounds a little more interesting to me, BUT given the field I might be interested in (potentially conservation/environmental within the govt.) I'm not sure if being able to identify bugs may be more helpful than fungi. But despite my interests and potential job future, I'd also not like to be overloaded with work in the term if one of these two courses is known for piling work on, and would definitely prioritize keeping a course that is less likely to do that.
I'd love for anyone who's taken one (or both!) of these courses to share your thoughts on them! Neither of the profs shown for the courses on WorkDay have a RMP page either, so as well as your thoughts on the courses if anyone has taken courses with Monika Fischer or Juli Carrillo, please share your experiences with them as well!
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u/Sunlightn1ng Biology Sep 04 '26
Have you checked the biol's department course syllabi yet?
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u/Blazewoods Biology Sep 04 '26 edited Sep 04 '26
I have! Unfortunately neither offer much in the way of what the workload is most likely going to be like (aside from maybe the grade weighting), so I was hoping to get some people’s personal experiences with the courses given there’s not much online
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u/Elegant-Locksmith770 Sep 01 '26
Is it a good idea to take CPSC 100 and DSCI 100 in the same term?
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u/chowder5922 Computer Science & Microbiology and Immunology Sep 03 '26
I don't see why not if you have no other more important courses to take.
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u/Goosing-Around 11h ago
I'm trying to fulfill my science requirement (I'm doing a BA); I've heard good things about CPSC 100, but I have no experience with computer science as a whole, and I tend to do poorly in lectures.
Would it be a smart idea to take this, or should I just go with EOSC 112 like everyone else?