<p>TeleBEARS tomorrow. I wanted to take Physics with Huang, but that's filled up. I've passed out of 7a with Physics C. I've got two options:</p>
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<li><p>Take Physics 7b with Liphardt, who I heard is mediocre (good with thermo, but heard that he breezes through e&m (a subject he doesn't seem to fully enjoy) with powerpoints). This dashes my plan to take Psych 1 (always wanted to take a psych class since high school; also interested in taking upper-div psych classes, which is what I think you can't do with Psych 2). Seeing how mediocre Liphardt seems to be, would you recommend ditching physics lectures? After all, I'll have the book, discussions, and homework to keep me entertained -_-.</p></li>
<li><p>Take Physics 7a with Zettl (assuming that his sections won't be filled up tomorrow). I don't know how solid my mechanics knowledge is. I still have my physics textbook, so I can always feel free to do physics problems (particularly those pertaining to rotation and all). This means that I'll have to take 7b sophomore year. However, friends are arguing that there will be no use in taking 7a again, since I supposedly know the material that it'll bore me. </p></li>
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<p>Also, would you recommend having a Friday Chem 4B lab or waitlisting a lab on Wednesday?</p>
<p>It's in a time like this that I regret coming to Berkeley -___-</p>
<p>Psych 1 is an absolute joke of a class. I’m interested in the subject matter too but was so absorbed in my other classes that semester I learned nothing from Psych (still got an A+ though… it’s a good grade booster) You can take it in the summer if you like, but what you get out of that class is what you put in. You could, for example, not take the class, read the book on your own free time, and learn more than I did. </p>
<p>I’ve heard almost only good things about Zettl from all my friends who’ve taken him, but in my opinion a good or bad physics professor won’t make or break your semester - most of the learning will happen on your time from doing problems. Plus, lower-div physics is standard material so you can learn it from anywhere, e.g. the internet, alternative textbooks, the library, etc. Basically, the other prof isn’t awful, so I wouldn’t worry about signing up for the best prof possible - especially if you’re not completely confident about your mechanics capabilities.</p>
<p>Friday chem lab isn’t that bad. With the right people and the right GSI, it could be the highlight of your week.</p>
<p>No, even the Friday lab got filled up. I’m now in the Thursday lab from 11 to 3. This conflicts with my Physics 7A (Mueller, a new professor whose teaching I know nothing about, but hey, apparently, professors are useless except for writing midterms) lecture, but who cares? 7B is completely out of the picture.</p>
<p>I wonder whether it’d be a good idea to take Chem 4b, Math 54, and Physics H7b? Thinking back, I think almost everything in physics 7a will be review. I do want some challenges, but I dunno, with Chem 4B and all… Help me. I have no one else to ask for help right now!</p>
<p>I have no idea, gilmorelove4life. He’s a new professor, so info about his teaching can’t be found anywhere. I’m actually wondering if there’s a way for me to be in Zettl’s. If one had to choose between Yildiz and Mueller… I guess I also looked at what they do research in. It’s a naive assumption on my part to not choose Yildiz because he also focuses on MCB, but hey, I have no information anyway. It’s fair game. And chances are, I’ll only be attending Mueller’s lectures on Tuesdays (IF I attend them). As many say, you can learn this physics from textbooks and a mountain full of problems.</p>
<p>On the bright side, glad to know someone who’s taking Mueller. All of my friends got into Zettl. Only one friend is in Yildiz. And of course, many other friends got into 7B.</p>
<p>im surprised people are willing to take 8am to be with zettl…i have another class then so it wouldnt have worked out but still…idk if i would be up to it. i heard zettl’s exams are really hard anyways, so maybe a better curve in the other 2?</p>