Can you do science subjects in your breadth for Bachelor of Science? [read on]

[liuetenant]

Okay...i've looked at the breadth rules:

here is a snippet:

Bachelor of Science students complete a breadth component of 50 points (four subjects), with another 25 points (two subjects) of free (that is, breadth or core) subjects.


Therefore...can i complete some science subjects in my breadth in my first year? Or as there some rules to prevent me from doing so, because i'm pretty sure many students would have done this? (therefore i can open the doors into two possible majors for second year?) I'm so undecided at the moment, so anything with a massive fork in the road is a huge welcome

TA

[Aurelian]

As far as I am aware, yes, you are allowed to utilize in first year the two subjects ordinarily preserved for breadth for core subjects. However, this will mean that you *must* complete one breadth subject each semester for the rest of your degree to meet the minimum of four breadth subjects.

[liuetenant]

However, this will mean that you *must* complete one breadth subject each semester for the rest of your degree to meet the minimum of four breadth subjects.

ooh...that i can do.
I had originally intended for all my breadths to be outside of the science field...( i love arts) Now, after researching my desired majos, i have to squeeze some prerequisites into the breadth...to allow for some room for two possible majors.....and so i can't use the breadths for other fun things! SIGH. oh well.

But thanks, clarified a lot

[mr.politiks]

You have to fulfill the minimum amount of credit points for each component. That means that if you skip breadth for core in first year, u will have to make up for it at some stage. Think about whether learning more core suits you and if you are prepared to do slightly useless subjects later on when things get more serious.

[Russ]

You have to fulfill the minimum amount of credit points for each component. That means that if you skip breadth for core in first year, u will have to make up for it at some stage. Think about whether learning more core suits you and if you are prepared to do slightly useless subjects later on when things get more serious.

What?

[John President]

You have to fulfill the minimum amount of credit points for each component. That means that if you skip breadth for core in first year, u will have to make up for it at some stage. Think about whether learning more core suits you and if you are prepared to do slightly useless subjects later on when things get more serious.

What?

I'm fairly sure Istafa is suggesting that people should consider the timing of their breadths carefully - because in 3rd year it may be irritating to have to fulfil breadth requirements, instead of focusing on subjects complementary to your major.

[dc302]

OP, yeah you could even do all 4 breadth in your final semester if you wanted.

Also, doing 3 sciences in first year will open up more than just 2 possible majors anyway.

[Russ]

I'm fairly sure Istafa is suggesting that people should consider the timing of their breadths carefully - because in 3rd year it may be irritating to have to fulfil breadth requirements, instead of focusing on subjects complementary to your major.

Most people tend to go the other way, finding that doing a 4th science is a bit of a pain and a breadth gives them a welcome change of pace/relief from an otherwise high workload semester

[liuetenant]

 Id rather have a nice breadth during 3rd year that is different from my core subjects. Completing science subjects in breadth in first year will open up more pathways for me as i move into second year...that way i can sure i'm choosing a good major. Whilst if i do subjects complementary to my major in 3rd year, i think i'll die from all the science involved.

You have to fulfill the minimum amount of credit points for each component. That means that if you skip breadth for core in first year, u will have to make up for it at some stage. Think about whether learning more core suits you and if you are prepared to do slightly useless subjects later on when things get more serious.

Breadth isn't that useless.

I want to use my breadth for art subjects...such as international studies, Japanese, creative writing and maybe environmental studies. Things that are completely different to science, yes, but things that may help me discover what i want to do in the future. I'm aimless. So they're not going to waste...I just wish we could do more breadth...and that they counted towards something! XP

[liuetenant]

Most people tend to go the other way, finding that doing a 4th science is a bit of a pain and a breadth gives them a welcome change of pace/relief from an otherwise high workload semester

I'm sorry...4th science? i don't get you.

[Russ]

You'll do 3 science subjects a semester, 4 if you replace breadth with science. Hence, 4 science.

[liuetenant]

ah...i was think 4 majors :S