A101 vs. A103

Both A101 and A103 will count as a science distribution requirement in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you are not in Arts and Sciences check with your college on whether A101 will be acceptable.

Which should you take?

Here is a tabular comparison between the two.

Comparison Item

A101

A103

Exams

same

same

Sections

same

same

Labs (2-3 hrs each)

none

5

Credits

3

4

The choice is yours. Differences in grading are can be found under Exam requirements and grading.

Switching from A101 to A103

You can change from A101 to A103 on line. Please be aware of the add/drop deadline and the last day you can drop class.

Adding and/or dropping the course is now done online. Please follow the instructions carefully and note the college deadlines for these actions.

For questions about registering for the class, a section, or a lab see Sherry Falletta, 610 Space Science Building; 255-6920. Her office hours are normally 8:30 -11:00, 1:00 - 3:30, Monday through Friday.