DaveT Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Hi guys, I just have a quick question. I am currently doing a science major but I would like to take one of the NATS courses. I am thinking of taking history of astronomy (NATS 1745). York university site says that it will not count as a credit if it's biology related, but I am not sure if it is. Also, if it does not count it as a credit do medical school count it? I understand it may not count towards my degree (which i am not worried about at all), but if medical schools do count it as credits (for example taking 24 science credits plus a 6 credit NATS course for 30 credits total), would that make me a full time student? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringerBell Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 It's obviously not biology related, what they mean is that it doesnt count as a science credit so it is classified as an elective. Also medical schools do count it as a credit so you will have 30 credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacemaker Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Med schools don't care if a particular course counted for your degree or not....as long as you meet the 30 credits/year requirement that certain schools have and also the 60% course load at your year level of study, you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolab Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Check the list of course credit exclusions for the specific NATS course. If BIOL1010 is listed, then you cannot take it because no credit will be retained, and therefore no mark. I believe you can take any other NATS though (so long as its not an exclusion for another class you've taken, eg chem1000/1001 is one for 'molecules and the mind.') For history of astronomy specifically, you can take it AND it will count towards your degree. I've taken like 5 NATS courses and never had a problem. I'm currently thinking about taking a NATS course for an elective next year. I currently have my eye on: NATS 1610 6.0- The Living Body NATS 1675 6.0 - Human Development NATS 1700 6.0 - Computers, Information and Society NATS 1730 6.0 - Scientific Change NATS 1740 6.0 - Astronomy NATS 1745 6.0 - History of Astronomy NATS 1870 6.0 - Understanding Colour NATS 1880 6.0 - Life Beyond Earth Have you taken any of these by any chance and can you comment on how easy they are and how grades are evaluated? I'm looking for something that isn't subjective (like essay writing, philosophy) and want something more factual (perferably multiple choice tests). I'm not a premed or in anything science-related (found this forum while googling for course information) but did take gr12 science courses in high school. Also, anyone have any suggestion for other easy, A+, 1000-level electives (I've already done intro to psych, something similar would be nice)? Anyone hear anything about math 1300/1310? I'm thinking about taking it as a challenge since calc may be useful/is applicable to many things. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notjk Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I'm currently thinking about taking a NATS course for an elective next year. I currently have my eye on: NATS 1610 6.0- The Living Body NATS 1675 6.0 - Human Development NATS 1700 6.0 - Computers, Information and Society NATS 1730 6.0 - Scientific Change NATS 1740 6.0 - Astronomy NATS 1745 6.0 - History of Astronomy NATS 1870 6.0 - Understanding Colour NATS 1880 6.0 - Life Beyond Earth Have you taken any of these by any chance and can you comment on how easy they are and how grades are evaluated? I'm looking for something that isn't subjective (like essay writing, philosophy) and want something more factual (perferably multiple choice tests). I'm not a premed or in anything science-related (found this forum while googling for course information) but did take gr12 science courses in high school. Also, anyone have any suggestion for other easy, A+, 1000-level electives (I've already done intro to psych, something similar would be nice)? Anyone hear anything about math 1300/1310? I'm thinking about taking it as a challenge since calc may be useful/is applicable to many things. Thanks in advance. Just curious, but what is your major? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnamerica Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I hate how York got rid of the general science degree program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bored Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 so in conclusion, if a biology major takes a nats course, then the course will be treated as an elective course and will not count towards anything in the program. However, the credits will still appear as taken and the marks will still appear on the transcript for the purpose of the medical schools?> maybe no credits towards major means no credits given? u know what, im just going to give them a call to ask this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmer08 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 so in conclusion, if a biology major takes a nats course, then the course will be treated as an elective course and will not count towards anything in the program. However, the credits will still appear as taken and the marks will still appear on the transcript for the purpose of the medical schools?> maybe no credits towards major means no credits given? u know what, im just going to give them a call to ask this It will count towards your 120 credits. Not all of the 120 credits have to be science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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