<p>So i found out the other day that i could place into Chem ten. I hear it covers everything taught in Chem(s?) 5 and 6 in a single term, and its recommended for premeds. I checked out the class size too, and its a lot smaller than 5/6 (like 22 people instead of 70), which I find to my preference. I'm good-ish at chem. That said, i'm a little wary that the course might move forward a little too quickly and stuff will just go over my head. Did anyone here feel the same way when they took chem 10?</p>
<p>Chem 10 is about the best class you can take your first term. I took it freshman fall after taking AP Chem and found that there was a lot more to chemistry than I learned in high school, which I expected. In any case, the professors mostly concentrate on proving concepts to you in class so that you know the concepts really well by the time you get to anything that build on them. As long as you do the problem sets (there is usually no required homework, so you have to do this on your own time), you will learn the material very well. </p>
<p>The small class size and the in-depth nature of this class more than make up for whatever difficulties you might encounter. I would encourage you to try Chem 10. The labs are fun as well.</p>
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<p>i have to disagree. i took chem 10 as well, but found it to be a pretty miserable experience. just know what youre getting into before you enroll. in my case, i had no place in that class, as im pretty certain i was the only person who was not premed or a chem major. the small class size is great, the labs are okay, but its a lot of work/studying. i suggest you take the placement test, and then make your decision based on that. keep in mind that if you pass the placement test, then odds are you know enough to be able to do decently in the class. one last note, although it is generally considered to be harder than say, chem 5/6, the median grade is usually higher - partly because everyone in there is very smart, and partly becasue you are rewarded for all the work that you will inevitably put into it.</p>
<p>Is there anyway i can sit in on both chem 10 and chem 5 before deciding?</p>
<p>if youre on the fence, enroll in chem 10, sit in on chem 5, and then decide quickly which one you want to keep. you shoud be able to get a good feel for which one is right for you within a couple days.</p>