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.

See also Clap For Credit, Crack The Book and Marshmallow.

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