newbie question

david90 · 10-19-03, 12:31 AM

what is an upper and lower division class and what is an elective?

JPWRana · 10-19-03, 12:39 PM

an upper division class usually means classes that say (for example) PLS 3xx... the 3 means like 3rd year or somethin like that. i.e. MFE 126... thats a lower division class because of the "1" on it.

1: freshman
2: sophomore
3: junior
4: senior

an elective is... THATS THE SAME THING FROM HIGH SCHOOL... in order 2 get 2 calpoly, there were CalSTate requirements... including "electives"

***Admin*** · 10-19-03, 08:01 PM

Like JPWRana mentioned, upper level division courses are 3xx and above. Lower division courses are introductory course, usually start with a 1 or a 2.
Electives includes art, kinesiology, music, and etc.

Springles · 10-20-03, 10:55 AM

And I think a freshman can't take an upper division course because of its prerequisites and the counselor/advisor wouldn't recommend you.

JPWRana · 10-20-03, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Springles

And I think a freshman can't take an upper division course because of its prerequisites and the counselor/advisor wouldn't recommend you.

there's always ways around it

... i've tooken quite a few courses w/o meeting the pre-req's

david90 · 10-20-03, 01:31 PM

what is a minor and how is it diff. from major? Can u minor in any subject or just certain ones?

***Admin*** · 10-20-03, 05:16 PM

Major is what you want your career to be. Minor is your second choice of major.
I believe there are certain minors you can attain.
Visit your college advisor office or your current major department and you can pick up the major listings (colored paper) outside the office.

Tarak Chunsa · 10-20-03, 06:13 PM

Why do you get a minor in the first place?

david90 · 10-27-03, 07:05 PM

so is a minor something u could use or just a backup plan?

Trader · 10-28-03, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david90

so is a minor something u could use or just a backup plan?

Both. Students can take minor if they are interested in pursuing both careers. Can have the minor as backup if their major is not what it seems to be. Get a minor degree if you have extraneous units from seven years at Cal Poly

. I wouldn't mind getting a minor degree myself if I had an interest in another major.

***Admin*** · 10-28-03, 10:10 PM

If you have the time and money, get a minor while you are at it.
But like Trader mentioned, you need to have an interest or else it would be a waiste of your time and money.

10-19-03, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
david90 Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 152	newbie question what is an upper and lower division class and what is an elective?

10-19-03, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,959	Like JPWRana mentioned, upper level division courses are 3xx and above. Lower division courses are introductory course, usually start with a 1 or a 2. Electives includes art, kinesiology, music, and etc. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-20-03, 05:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,959	Major is what you want your career to be. Minor is your second choice of major. I believe there are certain minors you can attain. Visit your college advisor office or your current major department and you can pick up the major listings (colored paper) outside the office. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-20-03, 06:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tarak Chunsa Active Member Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Alhambra Posts: 133	Why do you get a minor in the first place? Last edited by Tarak Chunsa; 10-20-03 at 06:36 PM.

10-28-03, 10:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,959	If you have the time and money, get a minor while you are at it. But like Trader mentioned, you need to have an interest or else it would be a waiste of your time and money. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

10-19-03, 12:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
JPWRana Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: where the 605 and 10 fwy's cross Posts: 884	an upper division class usually means classes that say (for example) PLS 3xx... the 3 means like 3rd year or somethin like that. i.e. MFE 126... thats a lower division class because of the "1" on it. 1: freshman 2: sophomore 3: junior 4: senior an elective is... THATS THE SAME THING FROM HIGH SCHOOL... in order 2 get 2 calpoly, there were CalSTate requirements... including "electives"

10-20-03, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Springles Enthusiast Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 215	And I think a freshman can't take an upper division course because of its prerequisites and the counselor/advisor wouldn't recommend you.

10-20-03, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
david90 Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 152	what is a minor and how is it diff. from major? Can u minor in any subject or just certain ones?

10-27-03, 07:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
david90 Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 152	so is a minor something u could use or just a backup plan?

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