A question about Registering

[hin]

Hi,

How do I register for MED 503 and MED 603 for my second term? I checked the school's website and there are no pre-requisites for MED 603, so I don't have to worry about taking a MED 5_ _ course before taking MED 603. I also won't have any issues with my loans for this term either. Can students, who have registered for decreased course loads in the past, please let me know how I register for these 2 courses only? What are the steps?

Thanks.

[hin]

There were 56 views and no replies yet. Can students please help me?

[KingMo]

It might be because we don't know what you're talking about. What are those two courses, and why do you have to register for them? Admin usually just registers us for courses.

[hin]

These courses are from the school website, under Admissions-->Curriculum-->Basic Science


MED 503 –Introduction to Infomedicine-3 credits
MED 603 – Medical Psychology-9 credits

I was told it's possible to take reduced course loads as many times as students want. Can students confirm this?
And if yes, would I just tell admin the courses I want to sign up for, for that particular term?

[gumby]

These courses are from the school website, under Admissions-->Curriculum-->Basic Science


MED 503 –Introduction to Infomedicine-3 credits
MED 603 – Medical Psychology-9 credits

I was told it's possible to take reduced course loads as many times as students want. Can students confirm this?
And if yes, would I just tell admin the courses I want to sign up for, for that particular term?

I'm guessing that you aren't even in first semester yet. Otherwise, you wouldn't refer to classes by their course code, nor would you be asking how you can take intro to infomedicine, or informatics as it is normally called, during your second semester.

[KingMo]

Also, you can't just take whatever you want. Rules have changed over the past few years. Usually, taking a reduced load involves some working with admin to find the best courseload. There's usually a 'standard' reduced courseload, depending on your circumstances (depending on what you failed, what semester you're in, etc.) that admin will accomodate.

[rdecastro]

Also, you can't just take whatever you want. Rules have changed over the past few years. Usually, taking a reduced load involves some working with admin to find the best courseload. There's usually a 'standard' reduced courseload, depending on your circumstances (depending on what you failed, what semester you're in, etc.) that admin will accomodate.

Which is completely based on the schedule

[hin]

Which is completely based on the schedule



But there were posts saying that students can decel as many times as they want. Doesn't decelling mean taking lighter course loads?

[KingMo]

But there were posts saying that students can decel as many times as they want. Doesn't decelling mean taking lighter course loads?


That's not true, as I believe there is an official limit now. I believe the most flexibility you'll get is negotiating something with admin, though. Generally, a reduced courseload (assuming you didn't fail, cuz that changes things) involves:
- Splitting semester 2 and 3 into three semesters
- Splitting semester 4 and 5 into three semesters

But like he said, it depends on scheduling and a lot of things. Hence, you basically have to negotiate with admin on a case by case basis to make it work.

[gumby]

But there were posts saying that students can decel as many times as they want. Doesn't decelling mean taking lighter course loads?


So you are trying to 'decell' before you even get here? :rolleyes:

[wolfvgang22]

Yeah, when I was on the island they changed the policy so you can only drop courses so many times to decel before you got asked to go to MUA or drop out all together. I just made a mental note to study more so that would never be an issue - so it had it's desired effect I guess. ;)

[hin]

That's not true, as I believe there is an official limit now. I believe the most flexibility you'll get is negotiating something with admin, though. Generally, a reduced courseload (assuming you didn't fail, cuz that changes things) involves:
- Splitting semester 2 and 3 into three semesters
- Splitting semester 4 and 5 into three semesters

But like he said, it depends on scheduling and a lot of things. Hence, you basically have to negotiate with admin on a case by case basis to make it work.



Thanks for your reply. If you have personally taken reduced courseloads, may I ask if you found it easier to pass all your courses the first time you take them since you would now have more time to learn the material?


My 2nd question is, when you say "Generally, a reduced courseload (assuming you didn't fail, cuz that changes things) involves:
- Splitting semester 2 and 3 into three semesters
- Splitting semester 4 and 5 into three semesters,"

how many students do you tend to observe working with admin to take reduced courseloads? (I'm curious about the relative number so I can get some idea)


3)What is the official limit for taking reduced courseloads right now?

Thanks

[gumby]

Thanks for your reply. If you have personally taken reduced courseloads, may I ask if you found it easier to pass all your courses the first time you take them since you would now have more time to learn the material?


My 2nd question is, when you say "Generally, a reduced courseload (assuming you didn't fail, cuz that changes things) involves:
- Splitting semester 2 and 3 into three semesters
- Splitting semester 4 and 5 into three semesters,"

how many students do you tend to observe working with admin to take reduced courseloads? (I'm curious about the relative number so I can get some idea)


3)What is the official limit for taking reduced courseloads right now?

Thanks

Possible troll alert! :shock:

[mellsworth21]

OP if your a pre-med student like me why in the world would you even be worried about taking reduced med school classes?! You should be OCDing about the MCAT and fall classes.

[hin]

Possible troll alert! :shock:



What? I don't understand. I'm not a staff member from Saba, just a student at Saba like you.

I'm just trying to get some answers to those 3 questions I have right above from people who have experience with taking reduced courseloads. Can students help me with those 3 questions?

[KingMo]

Possible troll alert! :shock:

LOL, but I'll still answer it.

No I haven't taken a reduced load. And only a handful of students do (and that's usually after they've nearly failed or have failed a course to realize that they need to). And then, yes, I'm assuming they learn better.

The flip side is that if you took a decel to begin with, you won't know any better and not really work that much harder to make the most of it. You'll just adjust to the reduced load, when you could've equally adjusted to the full load.

And to echo what others are saying, it's too early to be thinking about that. You'll be required to take a full load first semester regardless...and if you fail, then they'll consider a reduced load. So worry about the contingencies later and focus on what needs to be done now and in first semester.

[wolfvgang22]

I think that your question is best answered by campus staff, hin, as they are the ones that approve or decline all requests to drop courses or take a reduced load. I don't think any of us really know how to answer your question to your satisfaction.

[JeebusLives]

MED 503 is extremely easy. Don't even worry about it. Like 3 homework assignments and a take home exam.