<p>how much time should i schedule in btwn classes..to ensure that i will get to each class on time?</p>
<p>10 would be more than enough. 5 can usually fit too (if 5 check how far away the classes are)</p>
<p>Classes generally start at fairly standard times, so you'll pretty much always have at least 10 or 15 minutes between classes. Allow at least an hour if you're planning on eating lunch or dinner between classes.</p>
<p>Usually class times are 9, 10, 11, 1:15, 2:15, 3:15, 4:15. Evening sections are usually at 7 or 8. There are a few unusual classes that start at 12 or 12:15, and a few very unusual ones that start at stranger times. The typical class is 50 minutes long (or 110 minutes for a double period, usually with a break in the middle). Some are 75 minutes if they're 3 units but meet twice a week (math classes especially); these tend to be at times like 9:30-10:45, 11-12:15, and 1:15-2:30.</p>
<p>Also PWR classes can sometimes be 75 minutes long. I know cuz mine was like that (it was the worst time imaginable from 11:30-12:45 and so I always had to run back and eat in my dining hall at the last possible moment lol)</p>
<p>Awful! Lunch is usually 11:30am-1:15pm, so that PWR schedule is pretty inconvenient.</p>
<p>I am not really a math/hard science guy at all. But being in Silicon Valley and for just basic knowledge I was interested in at least taking a computer science class. I am not too good in math and have no prior knowledge of programming. And so I was wondering about this CS 105 class. It says it is for non-technical majors but looking over the syllabus, it seems like Dr. Young says it is quite difficult and will require a lot of time to get the hang of the programming down. Can anyone who has taken this course tell me more about this class (workload, difficulty)?? I am probably going to major in history or poli sci but am just curious.</p>
<p>CS105 is a joke. You can say it'll take time for any programming class. Whatever. 105 is the one people to get rid of their GER requirement. So def try it out, it shouldn't prove very difficult. :-)</p>
<p>marlgirl mentioned a while back (post #152) that most people in 60 series Physics have done at least a year beyond Calculus, so would anyone recommend against it for someone who hasn't? Would I be hopelessly behind most of the class?
(I have taken both Physics B and C and did well, and I'm good at math, but my high school's math courses only go up to BC Cal, which I took jr year, so I don't remember much.)</p>
<p>You don't really need to know much, if any, math from the 50 series for physics before it's taught in the 50 series. You might do a bit of differential equations in Physics 61, but it's probably only one or two equations and you can just learn the given solutions. Talking to your prof for 15-20 minutes should easily catch you up. </p>
<p>Take the 60 series only if you think you really love physics. The 40 series probably would be a repeat of what you already know. To be honest I didn't really enjoy the 60 series that much, or any physics class really, but I think that's just because physics isn't really for me. Feel free to send me a PM if you have further questions.</p>
<p>I remember someone posted a link a while back to a site which lists courses which fulfill multiple GERS.</p>
<p>I can't seem to find it. Do you mind posting it again?</p>
<p>Its become a facebook application and its updated too!</p>
<p>sorry, I've been a little confused with the course choices. From the discussions, it seems like first year, especially first quarter, is fairly generic and core-related. Do most students, regardless of their intended major, just end up taking math, chem, language (if they don't place out), and IHUM during the first quarter (maybe PWR too)? None of these subjects really interest me, but is it best to just get them out of the way, or are there other paths?</p>
<p>Are we expected to know what courses we will be taking when we get there? There seems to be hundreds of classes in the bulletin but no really easy way to navigate it.</p>
<p>The easiest way to choose classes is to search for them on Axess.
If you're an engineering major, you should take a look at the undergrad handbook.
<a href="http://ughb.stanford.edu%5B/url%5D">http://ughb.stanford.edu</a>
It has a list of classes you're supposed to take each quarter.</p>
<p>Ihope, I dont think that there is necessarily a generic schedule that everyone "has" to take. A lot of people end up taking math, chemistry because a lot of people are premeds (and so they must start fulfilling requirements early on) or are engineering students and so just simply need to start taking math science classes in freshman year.</p>
<p>But all freshmen HAVE to take IHUM all three quarters of freshmen year. And we all get assigned one random quarter where we have to do a PWR class. </p>
<p>Other than that, we have choices. We just have to make sure we fulfill all the graduation requirements. For example, I am going to be a freshman and I dont plan on taking any chemistry classes and not too many math classes. I have much more interest in the humanities. But that doesnt mean I wont take science classes just for the plain sake of learning.</p>
<p>What are you thinking of majoring in? In some majors (like physics) it's smart to get started early, whereas in other majors (most humanities majors, or other majors with more flexibility) it's not necessary. If one of the majors you're considering has virtually no electives, courses that are offered only once a quarter, and courses that have prereqs that require you to take classes in a particular order, then you might want to take some classes for that major early in your Stanford career. Otherwise take classes that interest you. I highly encourage you to consider introductory seminars. Feel free to shop various classes and see which profs/classes interest you most.</p>
<p>Looking over the introsem booklet made things click a little better for me. I think I understand it now and I've realized that I have more choice than I originally thought.</p>
<p>I've been thinking about what classes to take in the fall (by the way I'll be a freshmen) and I found this class in the bulletin. I'm considering minoring in psychology and so I wanted to try out a psych class. I ruled out intro to psych (5 units) because I want to keep my classes to around 15 units. PSYCH 90 doesn't seem to have any prerequisites, however it does recommend Intro to psych. It's a 3 units class and I was wondering if it would be manageable for a freshmen who hasn't had any prior psych experience.</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure you can take Psych 90 without taking Psych 1. I'm not sure it will actually be any less work though. Psych 1 is 5 units, but my guess is that it's not any more work (perhaps less) than upper division classes that are 3 units. I've heard great things about the prof too, so if there's room in your schedule you might consider shopping both classes, seeing what the workload is like, and choosing the first or second week of classes which class you actually want to take.</p>
<p>As celestial would say (maybe?):
Go for Psych 1! Don't let the 5-unit thing scare you. Just get a good TA, and you'll be fine!</p>
<p>:-)</p>
<p>(classes often don't correspond in terms of number of units vs. actual work, so just ask around to get a feel from folks who done took or taught the class)</p>
<p>Actually, as weird as it is, often 5 unit classes are less work than 3 unit classes. The 5 unit classes are more likely to be introductory classes, whereas sometimes the 3-4 unit upper division classes can be killer. This might just be primarily in math and physics for all I know, but I strongly suspect it's true in many other departments as well.</p>