<p>I'm thinking about taking this class with Alex Filippenko. It sounds like an AMAZING class, and I love astronomy, but is this class too intense for a first semester freshman? I took AP Physics-C this year, but I wasn't good at it, and expect to get only a 3 on the AP test. I am also planning to take Chem1A, Math1A, and some R&C class. However, Math 1A will be all review for me since I did well in Calc BC, so I don't really consider it to be a "real" class. So basically, would you take AstroC10 if you were me?</p>
<p>astro c10 with alex is not a difficult class at all. in fact, there is no calculus calculations involved, altho knowing the concepts of calculus will help. however, it depends on your major, like if you were to consider double majoring, then choose your classes carefully (balance (how hard classes are) vs. requirements ). since you are taking chem 1a, that itself is a physical breadth requirement if you are in the college of l&s, and so is astro c10. thats my advice, but if you really want to take it, i recommend the class since i liked it</p>
<p>Really? Ok gooood. Except now I'm thinking either Astro C10 or Philo 6. Ahhhh how will I ever decide? Or maybe I should take both and skip English this semester. I mean, who needs English? I'm never going to go to England...</p>
<p>remember that you dun have to take an actual class to learn the stuff you want to learn. one of the best thing about cal is that there are a lot of freshman/sophmore seminars as well as DeCals that you can take p/np but learn about a particular subject</p>
<p>Filipenkko is a great teacher, this is still one of my D's favourite classes and it is totally fine for a freshman, even if you don;t need it for a specific breadth requirement, unless you are double majoring, you still need units and this is a fun and interesting course</p>
<p>Astronomy C10 is the best class ever. There is actually a minimal amount of math involved in the class; knowledge of simple algebra is good enough. I HIGHLY recommend taking the class. The material is exceptionally interesting and the grading curve is relatively lenient.</p>