CLUSTER 80A
Frontiers in Human Aging
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Course 80A is enforced requisite to 80B, which is enforced requisite to 80CW. Limited to first-year freshmen. Examination of aging process from vantage points of multiple disciplines, including biology, psychology, sociology, ethics, and public policy. Study of biomedical and biological aging and psychological, social, and ethical implications of phenomena. Letter grading.
Units: 6.0
Units: 6.0
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Fall 2025 - This cluster would definitely be one of most difficult topics, I recommend taking it as a pre-med. The first quarter is mostly about bio/medical topics, and probably the most difficult part of the cluster, but If you enjoy biology or took AP bio in high school this should be easy. The second quarter is relatively easier, only one lecture a week and less readings, it is also required to do service learning (volunteering) once a week for 7 weeks, but transportation is covered and you get experience from it which is pretty nice (especially for premeds). My service learning experience was pretty fun, and if you really enjoy it, you could possibly get internships at your site. If you’re into public health, psychology, Bio, or sociology, this cluster is definitely the right choice! I’m neither a premed or health related major, but I found this very interesting! The TA’s are really helpful and pretty chill, so don’t stress too much about discussions. I haven’t gotten to the 3rd quarter (special topics seminars), however I heard that the seminars will be really easy, and they are only 1 class a week (no discussions). Overall take this cluster only if you’re interested.
Fall 2025 - This cluster would definitely be one of most difficult topics, I recommend taking it as a pre-med. The first quarter is mostly about bio/medical topics, and probably the most difficult part of the cluster, but If you enjoy biology or took AP bio in high school this should be easy. The second quarter is relatively easier, only one lecture a week and less readings, it is also required to do service learning (volunteering) once a week for 7 weeks, but transportation is covered and you get experience from it which is pretty nice (especially for premeds). My service learning experience was pretty fun, and if you really enjoy it, you could possibly get internships at your site. If you’re into public health, psychology, Bio, or sociology, this cluster is definitely the right choice! I’m neither a premed or health related major, but I found this very interesting! The TA’s are really helpful and pretty chill, so don’t stress too much about discussions. I haven’t gotten to the 3rd quarter (special topics seminars), however I heard that the seminars will be really easy, and they are only 1 class a week (no discussions). Overall take this cluster only if you’re interested.
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