1st Semester Classes for a History/Econ Double Major...

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I'm going to be freshman this fall, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the courseload I want to do would be too hard? </p>

<p>By the way, I'm thinking of a history/econ double major, but not really quite sure yet, just want to test the waters...because I know I can do the history major. but for the econ major, I'm not exactly one of those math geniuses (although I do think I got a 5 on the AP Calc AB Exam). So I just want to sort of test out econ at first, and drop it if its too hard (i've heard scary things about economics dept. at berkeley, one thing being that its located in the ever-intimidating haas school of business).</p>

<p>my background is a lot of english/history AP classes with all 5's (euro, us, eng comp, eng lit), as well as AP Physics B (my HS does not offer C; i think i got a 4-5 on the B exam), and the calc AB that i mentioned above.</p>

<p>So I was thinking of these courses:</p>

<p>Econ 1 (is that the same thing as Econ 100A?)</p>

<p>Math 1A (because i heard math 1b even for people who got 5's on the BC exam is tough)</p>

<p>History 5 (european civilization from Renassiance to the present) would be a way to satisfy a prereq for a history major i think.</p>

<p>Physics 7A (for scientists & engineers) or Intro. Physics 8A; i really dunno about this, because my background in physics is not calculus based, and its my worst subject compared to the other 3. I just thought I might satisfy one of my breadths by taking this class (the physical science requirement). better to satisfy it earlier when i remember my physics still from HS or no?</p>

<p>so is this too hard or too easy or just right....? thanks for any input!</p>

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<p>how many units is all this?</p>

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<p>its 16 units total (each 4 units).</p>

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Econ 1 (is that the same thing as Econ 100A?)

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<p>No, it is not.</p>

<p>Don't be afraid to drop something if the load feels heavy.</p>

<p>You might want to consider other courses that satisfy the physics requirement, because physics 8 might be somewhat similar to what you took in high school. If you liked that, then go for it. I think that if you passed the physics AP test, and try in the class, you'll be fine.</p>

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<p>thanks for the advice!</p>

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<p><em>Bump</em> Any more advice anyone?</p>

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<p>i thought from academic orinteering and from Berkeley students here that first semester freshmen are strongly advised to take only 13 or 14 units.</p>

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<p>It's true.</p>

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<p>so is liferunsby really stretching it?</p>

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<p>If you want to satisfy a breadth, look at the "Discovery Courses" ....they have physics for future presidents, one of the most popular courses at Berkeley, and an easy way to satisfy a breadth...also, you can take (up to two?) breadth classes P/NP...something to keep in mind if you find yourself struggling</p>

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<p>PffP Easy? perhaps. it's fun, and the prof's good.</p>

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<p>looks fine</p>

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<p>hmm thanks for all the info. maybe i am going a little overboard!</p>