Grade of D considered passing?

[shibby]

Is a D considered "successfully" passing a class? I mean it's not an F. hah

[PandaMoOo]

Originally Posted by shibby

Is a D considered "successfully" passing a class? I mean it's not an F. hah

I believe, it varies according to department. I was reading earlier today that some classes have certain prereqs, but for most classes D- is considered passing as long as you graduate with a 2.0.

For instance: Most Math Classes requires a C or higher, some require a B or higher to move on (MAT105, 106)
PHY131,132,133 require a C- to pass.

There are other exceptions too I think. Most other classes except technical classes, you should be okay, when in doubt; ask your advisor!

[shibby]

yeaah actually im waiting for my acc 208 prof to email me back. i had a horrible teacher for 207, i knew the material but i didnt do well on his tests. I'm an MHR major where all i need is a cumulative gpa of 2.0 for my core classes, so since i got a D in acc207 i dont know if i have to take that over again. i hope i dont have too..my 208 prof said in class that u needed a C in 207 to take 208 ah shoot i prolly do have to take it over again, god damn that pisses me off

[Anderson]

Yeah, I was pissed when I got my first D. At the same time, worried I might get put in academic probation.

[Steven]

What happens to a student's transcript if he takes a class over again? If the old grade is completely eliminated, I might consider taking one class over again. I received a C in MAT116 during a quarter when I was apathetic toward studying. That C ruins my record of mostly As. It is especially bad since I probably will apply to grad school.

[Talon]

From what I understand is that if a student repeats a course, the both grades will count in your GPA unless you file a course repeat form. If you file a repeat form then only the second grade will count in your GPA. A student can only file for 16 units. Both grades will appear on your transcript with a notation that the first grade has been replaced. As good rulb of thumb is when in doubt check with your advisor, the catalog, or both.

[PandaMoOo]

Correct. Both grades count towards your GPA until you fill out the grade replacement form. You're only allowed to replace up to 16 units. Also, an important thing to note is you're only allowed to replace grades C- or below I believe. "C" is unreplacable.

[Steven]

Originally Posted by Talon

From what I understand is that if a student repeats a course, the both grades will count in your GPA unless you file a course repeat form. If you file a repeat form then only the second grade will count in your GPA. A student can only file for 16 units. Both grades will appear on your transcript with a notation that the first grade has been replaced. As good rulb of thumb is when in doubt check with your advisor, the catalog, or both.

I'll check another source. But if what you say is true, I won't being retaking it. If grad schools are going to see the bad grade anyway, it won't be of much use to retake the class. I'm going to be taking a few advanced math classes for my electives. Those will probably make up for my C.

[swagner]

What kind of graduate program are you interested in? Some grad programs still count the first grade *even* if you retake the course.

[Steven]

Originally Posted by swagner

What kind of graduate program are you interested in? Some grad programs still count the first grade *even* if you retake the course.

Master's in computer science at one of the UCs. I'll probably specialize in AI.

[zoedragon]

Just make sure you don't create any little AI boys that look like Haley Joel Osmet who manage to outlive the human race and meet aliens.

[Keng]

Cal Poly's CS is pretty good already

[swagner]

Steven, are you a CS undergrad right now?

[Steven]

Originally Posted by swagner

Steven, are you a CS undergrad right now?

Yes. I have two more years to go before I graduate.

[Steven]

Originally Posted by zoedragon

Just make sure you don't create any little AI boys that look like Haley Joel Osmet who manage to outlive the human race and meet aliens.

I've never watched that the movie AI before. Is that what happens?

[zoedragon]

Originally Posted by Steven

I've never watched that the movie AI before. Is that what happens?

Whoops, did I just spoil the movie for you? Sorry! That is actually the very end and makes the whole movie just plain weird. I kinda liked the rest of the movie, and there was one point where it would have been a good place to end it. But they decided to just keep going and when it finally ends you're sitting there going, "HUH??" It's like a Pinocchio story on acid.

[Steven]

Originally Posted by zoedragon

Whoops, did I just spoil the movie for you? Sorry! That is actually the very end and makes the whole movie just plain weird. I kinda liked the rest of the movie, and there was one point where it would have been a good place to end it. But they decided to just keep going and when it finally ends you're sitting there going, "HUH??" It's like a Pinocchio story on acid.

No, you didn't spoil it. I'm not planning to watch that movie.