Can I Handle This Course Load? Seeking Advice.

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of handling a challenging course load that includes organic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, modern physics, and Calculus III. Participants agree that while the workload is significant, it is manageable for students with a strong academic background. Organic chemistry is identified as particularly demanding, often serving as a "weed out" class for chemistry majors. The consensus emphasizes the importance of staying organized and not falling behind to succeed in these courses.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of organic chemistry principles and memorization techniques
  • Familiarity with physical and analytical chemistry concepts
  • Basic knowledge of modern physics, including quantum mechanics
  • Proficiency in Calculus I to tackle Calculus III effectively
NEXT STEPS
  • Research effective study techniques for organic chemistry
  • Explore resources for mastering physical and analytical chemistry
  • Learn about modern physics topics and their applications
  • Practice Calculus III problems to reinforce understanding
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This discussion is beneficial for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in chemistry, particularly those planning to take advanced courses in chemistry and physics. It also serves as a resource for academic advisors and educators guiding students through rigorous STEM curricula.

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Is this doable??

Next year I'm taking organic, physical, analytical chemistry, modern physics, and calc3. I guess the only way I'll know is to actually do it and see if I can handle it but I wanted to ask you guys and see if you had any thoughts about it. Plus if you've been through this some tips and advice you can give me so I don't end up failing :(
Thanks
 
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Only you know if you can handle it; not just because you are aware of your capabilities more than anyone here, but also because you know how these classes are at your school - we don't. That being said, organic chemistry seems to be a lot of memorization and work; almost a weed out class for chem majors from what I've heard. I'm not sure about the other two. Modern physics (is this a bridge between lower level physics and upper level physics including topics from QM, etc?) is usually more interesting than it is hard, and cal III should give you no problem if you work some practice problems here and there, provided you know cal I. In a sentence, that course load will probably be a decent amount of work but definitely manageable.
 


kooombaya said:
Next year I'm taking organic, physical, analytical chemistry, modern physics, and calc3. I guess the only way I'll know is to actually do it and see if I can handle it but I wanted to ask you guys and see if you had any thoughts about it. Plus if you've been through this some tips and advice you can give me so I don't end up failing :(
Thanks

What Newtime said. It's doable. What you said minus the Modern Physics is what a 2nd year chem major would take at my school. It's a lot of work but if you don't get behind you should be alright.
 


Chemistries will be the hardest. Modern different from school to school, & ever professor to professor. It seems everyone has a take on what is should be, but most of them don't seem to be too bad. Calc III is usually the easiest of the calculus sequence in my opinion. But yeah, like the others have said, only you know if it's doable or not. If you've had good grades up until now, I'd try it. If you have to, dropping a class isn't so bad if you absolutely have too.
 


Ok thanks for the input guys, it really helps. And winowmak3r I'm aiming for a degree in chemistry hence the courses. Thanks again!
 

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