<p>thx guys!!! I usually order textbooks off amazon marketplace so its usually $30-40 a pop sometimes cheaper. They're used but in really good condition.</p>
<p>shipping does take a week, but you can always buy your books from the bookstore and return them when the ones you ordered online arrive. You have 2 weeks i think.</p>
<p>and in regard to math 51h. From what I've heard, dont take it unless you want to major in mathematics. And keep in mind that stanford courses are A LOT harder than high school ap courses.</p>
<p>How much is too much? I was thinking about taking Chem 31x, math 50, Ihum and a freshman seminar. Somebody from Stanford told me this would be too much for my first quarter. What do you guys think? What is typical number of classes?
Thanks!</p>
<p>Doable. It won't be easy, but it's absolutely possible. Remember, the first 2 weeks are a shopping period, so you have 2 weeks to check out all 4 classes and drop one if necessary. It's easier to take 4 classes and then drop one rather than taking 3 classes and then deciding to add one (because you'll be behind in work). There will be lots of resources to help you, like office hours and tutors with CTL.</p>
<p>A typical number of classes is 3 or 4, I'd say.</p>
<p>Does anybody know the textbook list for the following courses?</p>
<ul>
<li>Chem 36</li>
<li>The entire Physics 40 series</li>
<li>Math 51</li>
</ul>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>The link celestial posted will get you the information for any summer or fall quarter classes (post #158).</p>
<p>And a quick question: is it safe to buy books now (the editions that the above website sites) for classes we're certain we'll be taking in the fall? Just to order it cheaply online and not have to deal without a book for the first week of class?</p>
<p>Thanks. Chem 36 is not listed. I am assuming Physics 41 and 43 will also use the Physics for Sci & Eng book that is used in Physics 45 (Physics 45 is listed on the website, but not Physics 41 and 43). The book list for Math 51 is slightly unclear though.</p>
<p>Chem 36, when I took it, used a special lab manual made just for Stanford. If it's the same, you won't be able to buy it anywhere else.</p>
<p>Math 51, when I took it, used one normal textbook and one made just for Stanford (Levandosky). The latter can't be purchased online, but you can probably find someone who's willing to sell it.</p>
<p>yea that linear algebra text i can't seem find anywhere levandosky or w/e</p>
<p>^Math 51 textbooks have changed. There are two books a small blue one and a bigger one. I can't remember their names thu. sry!</p>
<p>does anyone have advice on stats classes? i don't need one for my bio major, but i want to take one anyway. i'm looking at both 60 (intro) and 110 (for scientists and engineers). has anyone taken either of them? which would you recommend?</p>
<p>Many people think Stats 60 is a joke. Look at any 100+ level stats class, or at statistics classes in other departments, like Econ (102A).</p>
<p>Stats 60 is a joke in winter. I've heard that it's still easy, though not a joke, in other quarters.</p>
<p>How easy? You can make a formula sheet for every weekly quiz. This means that, by week 9, you can have 9 sheets of formulas. On the sheets, you can even put sample problems from the homework, and the quiz questions are almost exactly like the homework. I got over 100% on many of the quizzes.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. In 60 did you learn a lot of stats? Because one easy class amidst my others might be nice, but I don't want to waste my time if another one would be much better...</p>
<p>Stats 60 is definitely informative and useful. It was a little bit plug-and-chug-ish, though; learn formulas, learn when to apply them, and do so accurately. Even though it wasn't a challenge, I learned important statistical concepts that I still remember.</p>
<p>Thanks celestial. I think I'll take it. Any chance you might lend out your book next quarter (if you still have it)? :)</p>
<p>You don't actually need the book - the professor even says so. The majority of the people I knew who took the class did not purchase the book, and those who purchased the book did not use it.</p>
<p>The professor, Ewart Thomas, gives out (and posts online) very detailed lecture notes with sample problems, and this is more than sufficient to get you through homework and quizzes.</p>
<p>And I have all the books for Math 51, every ochem course, stats60, bio, and the entire physics 40 series.</p>
<p>How is Walter for Stats 60?</p>
<p>jwj --</p>
<p>Does the entire 40 series use only Physics for Sci & Eng (chapters 1-19, 20-42) authored by Knight?</p>
<p>Just another question on Math 51. The website shows the following:</p>
<p>Required Material(s): 1) VECTOR CALC PKG (LEVANDOSKY & SEL SOL MANUAL)</p>
<p>Required - Choose one of the following: </p>
<p>1) LINEAR ALGEBRA (Levandosky)
2) Vector Calculus (Colley)</p>
<p>I assume that "PKG" stands for package and so the VECTOR CALC PKG includes both the linear algebra (Levandosky) and vector calculus (Colley) books. So, if I buy the PKG, I don't need to buy anything from the "Required - Choose one of the following" category. Is this right? I just want to make sure since textbooks are exorbitantly priced.</p>
<p>Anyway, jwj, I am interested in borrowing/buying your books haha. Can I PM you?</p>