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Weeder Class

A difficult class that many students will drop. This class may be required to get to advanced classes.

For example Organic Chemistry would be required for a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or to get into med school. It also has one of the largest drop rates and many students change their majors after taking it.
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