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So its getting to that time for the first years to start picking what they want to do in second year (atleast narrowing it down). I was just wondering if people in 2nd, 3rd, 4thm year could give me/us some input... How do you like your program? What sucks, whats good, hows the workload? Stuff like that!
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Stay away from chem bio if you value your hours of sleep and gpa average. =D
But it really depends on your interest, I'm sure there has been 2nd year programs being advertised in your classes and such. Just remember to consider what subjects you excel in AS WELL AS what subjects you're more interested in since sometimes the two are not the same.
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Stay away from chem bio if you value your hours of sleep and gpa average. =D
But it really depends on your interest, I'm sure there has been 2nd year programs being advertised in your classes and such. Just remember to consider what subjects you excel in AS WELL AS what subjects you're more interested in since sometimes the two are not the same.
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Why, has your GPA dropped since ever since you've decided on chembio? |
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Im considering Bio and Biochem but for Bio im worried that the department will remain as unorganized as it was in first year, and for biochem im a little iffy about all the required chem courses, im not bad at chem or anything ive just heard some bad things  (Analytical chem for instance)
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Im considering Bio and Biochem but for Bio im worried that the department will remain as unorganized as it was in first year, and for biochem im a little iffy about all the required chem courses, im not bad at chem or anything ive just heard some bad things (Analytical chem for instance) |
**** chem isn't until 3rd year though, and you won't have to balance it with Orgo like Chem Bio people.
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The fact that you call it **** chem is terrifying
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The fact that you call it **** chem is terrifying |
The official journal abbreviation is "****. Chem." ...therefore it's legit
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Okay, So i was in Bio (physiology specialization). I love my 2nd year but third year was horrible since our course list is way too short and we don't have many options. Interesting courses are either full or conflict with your other courses. I switched to bio and realized that there are so many courses i could do. And yeah i don't like chem...at all.
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Thats what's drawing me to bio, therres just so many options, first year was just really disorganized I found, and Im worried that this will carry through in the upper years
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I accepted to bio core in my second year and I'm pretty happy with it, got to take a lot of different biology courses and do a minor in psych. These are the courses I took:
Second Year Bio Courses: Physio 2A03, Cell Bio 2B03, Genetics 2C03, Plant Bio 2D03, Ecology 2F03
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Hi there,
I am also in Honours Bio and I agree with everything everyone has said about the program so far.
It is great b/c I have so many room for electives(I didn't use them wisely this year, my electives are: Physics 1B03, Orgo 2OB3 and Personality) and a wide range of bio, biochem and psych courses to choose from.
Good luck with your decision!
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To sway you back to the Biochem side of your conundrum, I'd just like to point out that the Biochem labs are fun. We have a 6 unit course where we did recombinant DNA cloning and protein expression, purification, and related assays.
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Some great things to consider, thanks to everyone who contributed!
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Also its easier to switch from a more focused program to a less focused program.
eg. Going from biochem to life sci is easier than the other way around.
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To sway you back to the Biochem side of your conundrum, I'd just like to point out that the Biochem labs are fun. We have a 6 unit course where we did recombinant DNA cloning and protein expression, purification, and related assays.
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What you left out is the 20 page final report, a group project each term, pop-quizzes, and horrific pre-labs.
But yes, the experiments we do in 2L06 are epic.
Biochem is a lot of work (although I`m pretty sure most second year programs are anyway...), but if you enjoy the material, it makes thing more enjoyable. Make sure you take a look at the course calendar and course reviews on macinsiders. It will give you a sense of what you`re in for. Biochem is pretty structured in terms of required courses. |
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