Tacrolimus Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 First of all, I go to U of A and realize that there are no "easy" courses. You must put in effort in order to get an A, but there are classes/profs that can be a lot less work than others. So I am asking all the students with experience regarding any "easy" courses at the U of A (100 level or 200 level) and which prof you had. I am thinking of Medicine (though the lack of volunteer scares me) or Pharmacy (likely option). Since I'm in General Sciences, I'm not bounded by a specific schedule that an honors or specialization student would be. Any feedback would be appreciated. =) EDIT: Also, when is the best time to write MCAT? (i.e. how much organic chem and physiology is really required?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Gosling Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Some of the easier classes I took: - Psych 258 -- Cognitive (W.Mou) - Psych 241 -- Social (J.Schimel) - EAS 212 -- Oceans - HECOL 211 -- Human Sexuality I took my MCAT after my second year (having completed Ochem 261 and 263, and Physiology 210, but not any other bio except Bio 107 and Biochem 200). I think writing it after second year was the best decision for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnb88 Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 First of all, I go to U of A and realize that there are no "easy" courses. You must put in effort in order to get an A, but there are classes/profs that can be a lot less work than others. So I am asking all the students with experience regarding any "easy" courses at the U of A (100 level or 200 level) and which prof you had. I am thinking of Medicine (though the lack of volunteer scares me) or Pharmacy (likely option). Since I'm in General Sciences, I'm not bounded by a specific schedule that an honors or specialization student would be. Any feedback would be appreciated. =) EDIT: Also, when is the best time to write MCAT? (i.e. how much organic chem and physiology is really required?) Language classes are generally a decent "easy" grade. Put in the work, go to class, you're *almost* guaranteed a good mark. Plus, they're some of the few courses that AREN'T graded on the curve which is a bonus. BOT 380 (Drug plants) is a pretty good one, and easy to get a good mark in if you actually do the work. Very interesting too. Loved that class even though I fell asleep in it frequently... (mind you, I always fell asleep in that lecture hall... probably didn't help the class was at 8am)... PMCOL 305 (Drugs of Abuse) is SO interesting, but VERY difficult to get a decent mark in because the class is curved. You need almost a 95 if you want an A. PHSYL 400 (Reproductive physiology) is also a really interesting course (if they still have it). Prof is hilarious and (at least at the time) printed out the slides for the entire class . Easy marks too. Long answer exams though, but you get to pick a few questions from about 8 or so. I don't know if they still have LABMP400 (Medical Pathology or something like that) but that was my most favourite course of undergrad ever. Also gives you a good intro into medicine. I don't know if they still offer the course though. That was over 3 years ago that I took it. We even got a tour of the pathology labs at the hospital. That was pretty sweet. I'm sure there's other courses, but I just don't remember since I've been gone so long. If you want more info on courses to take/avoid pm me EDIT: as for the MCAT: Take it after you've taken both orgos, both chems, and physiology. Don't necessarily worry about physics (university physics shot my confidence.... I got an 8 on PS the first try. When I had forgotten everything from uni and studied from my high school notes, with some help from an amazingly genius physics person, I brought it up to a 12 a year later). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<abstract> Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Do what interests you and the grades will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EW8 Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 EAS classes were always a breeze. I did Oceans, Planets, Violent weather, etc etc and came out consistently in the A range. Just choose ones without labs and you will be alright. Other courses I found to be easier were bot 205 (with Currah) then Bot 381? (it was plant biotechnology regardless, and i think that was the least work i have ever put into a course and still did good!). Biochem 200 isn't too bad, just take the time to work through things rather than cramming (any biochem after that like 310/320/330 are fairly difficult, especially 310...). Psych 104/105 arent bad, and i hear EAS 100 is pretty Mickey Mouse. Anyways, that is what i found to be easier. Good Luck! (oh and i found Bot 380 to be stressful! It was super interesting but the amount of material you have by the end of the class boggles your mind!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Do what interests you and the grades will come. this is a better approach taking ridiculous classes that are an easy A isn't the way to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacrolimus Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Alright, thank you everyone for your advise. I'll keep that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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