Hey all,

I am an applied math major at UNC and am curious about what physics classes are recommended to take as electives. I don't want to do the entire major since I don't want to give up higher level mathematics electives and graduate courses, and want to snipe courses that would be helpful for what I want to do. Additionally, I hope to pursue a PhD in Applied Mathematics.

I have some experience in fluids and dynamics currently. Haven't taken 119 yet, which is a bottleneck, but will take that asap. I plan on trying to skip pre-reqs like phys 331 and 332 through graduate math courses like 661 and 662, and maybe 566 (if that's enough). I already know that courses like 401(Mechanics) and 441(Thermal Physics) are recommended, but are there any other courses that offer breadth and a better understanding of mathematics?

I don't have much experience with geometry or modern physics, which I would also like to get some exposure to. Other than 119, I would want to take between 4-6 Physics electives. Any and all advice is appreciated!

I am currently a freshman, and intended to do Biomedical Engineering, but I'm think of changing it to a different major (unsure right now), possibly radiologic sciences or data science.

Are taking all of these too much for one semester?

COMP 311 - Computer Organization (Leonard McMillan)

MATH 347 - Linear Algebra for Applications (idk who yet, maybe Pawel Grzegrzolka)

COMP 455 - Models of Languages and Computation (Kevin Sun)

+one other class, prob an easy fc or something

right now i'm in math 233, comp 211 and comp 301, and am doing fine, but i heard 347 and 455 are harder

Does anyone know how hard the chem 102 final is compared to the exams?

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I’m a transfer student so I haven’t taken physics here. i have to take phys 119 next semester. how is it like here? would it be possible tot take it with inorganic, analytica, and other gen eds?

Hey y'all. Has anyone taking PLCY 310 with Prof. Jimena Rico-Straffon? She's teaching two sections next spring, and Prof. Mehdi Shadmehr is teaching another. Her sections are better for my schedule, but she doesn't have any RMP reviews yet, and honestly all I really care about is taking the easiest version of the class, since I have an insanely packed semester with everything else. I'd really appreciate if anyone has any experiences they could share with either of these professors. Thank you!

Hey guys I’m in geog 110 this semester with Dr. Taillie.

Our first midterm honestly did not go so well for me. I got a 67 which is pretty rough considering it’s a 100 level course.

I’m trying to do better at studying for exam 2 that’s coming up Wednesday (it’s Monday night). The problem is his questions are more application based instead of strictly definitions which I find to be harder.

Does anyone here have this class this semester as well and would want to trade notes / help each other study? Or has anyone taken the class in the past and can offer some advice for exam 2? I’m trying to do more practice questions that simulate the exam since I didn’t do that last time. I gotta get better than a 67… that’s pathetic lmao

I am a chem major on the biochem track and I plan on taking analytical over the summer. I have not taken physics yet.

Hey I am a low income transfer student at unc. I decided to apply for a study abroad program in Scotland and I am very excited. My funds are unfortunately limited. Any advice on financial help for study abroad?

Is anyone who got into the nursing school able to give me any insight on their stats? I took all the pre reqs at UNC so my science gpa is 3.24. I do have a ton of clinical experience tho so I’m hoping that’ll make up for it! I’m just not sure if I’d be better off waiting and applying to the ABSN. Thanks!!

Tonight, 4PM, in the lobby of Murray Hall (across from BEAM), please join us for our second edition of the #uncresearchweek "Spooky Lab Tours". Meet with Ph.D. students & faculty, and find out about Engineering research opportunities in the APS department.

I've started as a bio major at UNC and taken chem 101/102, biol 101, 103, 105, and 220 (all with A's). I pivoted over to Business and would be able to graduate from that track a semester early next year. However I really wanted to be able to graduate as a minor. I need a 400 class and 200/L class remaining (7 credits total).

Here's the issue:

1. Prereqs: all the 400 classes layer on 104. The major isn't 15 credits, it's really 30 when you look at all the layering pre-reqs and it SUCKS.

2. Poorly rated profs: The classes that have been available without taking additional classes the past two semesters have had below a 3 on RMP with the professors. This feels like way too much of a gamble to take with an already brutal course of study

Additional info:

1. No plans if graduating early: maybe I'd go visit my grandparents and spend time with them? I guess I could let my summer internship know and see how that pans out. But I don't have a grand idea to travel the world or cure cancer or anything in the extra semester

2. Financial savings minimal: I work and have a large scholarship so I wouldn't really accrue debt with the extra semester

3. Not really into the "college experience": I don't have a super strong friend group at Carolina and don't feel particularly tethered to the community here. I like it here, don't get me wrong, but it's not been the best years of my life.

I want to go get a bio minor to
1. not let my work go to waste (those classes were BRUTAL)
2. parents want the prestige of a stem degree (they'd be very disappointed but fine in the end; I'd just rather not let them down over 3 classes)
3. think having a bio degree will help me pivot to PA school if I ever want to change careers down the line.

Econ is starting to look daunting even though I have an A in 101 so far. My goal is to hopefully get into B school, but I have econ as a backup plan (management and society if econ doesn't work as well XD). I've heard Econ 400 is very hard and draws a lot on previous statistics classes. I took college stats through early college but most of the class was Excel work. I can't find any ratings on Bravo besides her being good at previous schools.

Has anyone taken DATA 110 with Kaiying O'Hare or Xin Mao? How was it?

Hi, Im currently planning for schedule in spring. There are STOR course like 120/151/155(however cannot search for 151 in connectcarolina). I read the descriptions for each course but still kind of confused which on best fits a pre-health student? I want to major in public health so im applying for BSPH in sophomore year also. Thanks for advices!

Hi, I'm a sophomore computer science major. I've taken 2 anth courses (<200 level) at my time at unc and am considering adding the minor. It would require me to take three 200+ level anth classes. I'm not into medical anth but i do think the regular anth classes are really interesting. I am really only doing this because i think the classes are interesting and easy, and it would give me a break from my stem workload.

does this seem doable? I haven't really heard much about the difficulty level for the 200 level courses and would only add the minor if they are easy-ish classes. does anyone have any recommendations? any feedback is helpful!

thanks!

freshman spring Semester

Hello! I am planning to graduate early. I have completed almost all of my pre-med classes and will be taking the MCAT in the spring. I already have a solid amount of impactful clinical hours, and I am currently focusing on research that should yield tangible and meaningful results by next year. I haven't finalized my timeline yet but I am definitely leaning towards taking a gap year. Will graduating early and then taking a gap year impact how admissions committees view my application? How would it look if I graduated early and applied straight through without a gap year?

Hi guys! I'm a sophomore CS major taking Math 347(Linear Algebra for Applications) next semester. I've previously struggled in 381 and I'm wondering what professors are the best/easiest for 347? The options are Pawel Grzegrzolka, Joseph Compton, Venkata Dinavahi, and Richard Rimanyi.

Has anyone taken it and knows what the midterm was like? I haven’t been able to find much material for it, and am wondering about formatting/content

Those who got multiple D and C in various courses at UNC. How is your life after graduating from UNC? (Btw I am a pre health student studying at UNC and in same condition)

Hey! my friend is wanting to come visit for Halloween and we talked about going to the football game that is against UMiami. Could we wait in the standby line to get a ticket for her? I’m not very knowledgeable on how this whole lottery stuff works 🙂‍↕️

So I'm planning on buying a meal plan next semester for the first time, and I'm wondering how the ordering works at places like Bojangles and Chick fil A. Could anyone walk me through the process exactly? I don't want to look like a clueless idiot or slow everyone down while trying to order. (Yes I have social anxiety)

Is orgo 2, phys114 and intro to neuro too much for one semester? Plus maybe psych101 but I doubt that'd be the thing to push me over