<p>It seems like the only option since all of the main classes I need are 4 credits, and I don't want to be stuck with only 12 credits. </p>
<p>CS 61A/E 7/CS 10
Math 53
Physics 7A
R+C (A)</p>
<p>Any suggestions on the schedule? It seems like 16 credits is a tough course load, especially since I have no experience in programming, but I don't want to waste credits on a class that I've heard is worthless (CS 10). I got a 5 on the Calc BC test, and I feel I can take on Math 53. I think I can take on Physics 7A too, since I self studied Physics C: Mechanics and got a 4 (SO CLOSE TO PASSING OUT OF THE CLASS! ah whatever). It seems my only problem is the heavy course load and the weakness in Computer Science. I'd also like to do Cal Band during the fall if I can, which I've heard takes up alot of time. Once again, any suggestions?</p>
<p>Preview CS 61A here (note: books and Scheme / Python language interpreters are free on the web, so you can self-study over the summer if you want):</p>
<p>[CS61A</a> Home Page](<a href=“http://www-inst.eecs.berkeley.edu/~cs61a/archives.html]CS61A”>CS61A Home Page)</p>
<p>Check your knowledge of calculus with the sample Math 1A and 1B final exams here:</p>
<p>[Choosing</a> an Appropriate First Math Course — UC Berkeley College of Engineering](<a href=“http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/current-undergraduates/new-students/choosing-an-appropriate-first-math-course.html]Choosing”>http://coe.berkeley.edu/students/current-undergraduates/new-students/choosing-an-appropriate-first-math-course.html)</p>
<p>16 units is not unreasonably heavy – it is pretty close to the average number of units (15) that you have to take to graduate in 8 semesters. However, physics with lab and CS with programming can be more work than other courses like math (though you will frequently have semesters with two lab or programming courses), and if you are not great at English literature, you may find R&C courses to be more difficult.</p>
<p>Go to the web sites of the departments offering R&C courses, or use the bookstore links in the on-line schedule to see what the reading lists for the R&C courses are, so that you can try to choose one with reading lists that look interesting to you.</p>