<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I'm trying to decide what AC class I could take this Fall. Did anyone take a class that they really enjoyed and would recommend? I was considering taking Anthropology 2AC or 3AC but I haven't heard that much about either class. I'm thinking of going into mechanical engineering or computer science if that helps in terms of selecting an AC class. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!</p>
<p>I took Soc 3AC with Kelsey and it was great, and she’s teaching it this fall. There’s weekly reading (that you don’t really have to do, since she recaps it in lecture), a few online quizzes, and two papers that were graded very generously.</p>
<p>Did you check out the ninjacourses reviews for the two classes you’re considering?
[Ratings</a> for Anthropology 2AC - Ninja Courses](<a href=“http://ninjacourses.com/ratings/view/course/72/]Ratings”>http://ninjacourses.com/ratings/view/course/72/)
[Ratings</a> for Anthropology 3AC - Ninja Courses](<a href=“http://ninjacourses.com/ratings/view/course/3230/]Ratings”>http://ninjacourses.com/ratings/view/course/3230/)</p>
<p>I had Anthro 2AC with Lightfoot. Some students find it very interesting, but some don’t really enjoy it. But it is an easy class overall.</p>
<p>I took Anthro 3AC with Hirschkind (or however it’s spelled) and it was super easy though it did get boring at times.</p>
<p>I took Anthropology 3AC last semester and regret it. The class does provide you with good critical skills and an easy grade, but it is not enjoyable. The class is not introductory to cultural anthropology at all. Students frequently leave the class early or do not attend( about 20. Percent of the class attends). Take Sociology 3AC, I heard it is more enjoyable.</p>
<p>@worrygooseB you said 3AC was not enjoyable but to take 3AC since it’s more enjoyable. which part’s typo?</p>
<p>they said to take sociology 3ac since anthro 3ac is boring</p>
<p>@worrygooseB oh sorry i read it wrong. sorry sorry.</p>
<p>Here’s a few I’ve taken</p>
<p>Anthro 2AC - Boring and more difficult to get a good grade than I had expected. Would avoid unless you’re into learning about layers of soil and excavation methods. I had a different professor so Lightfoot might be good? Paper, small assignments, midterm, final.</p>
<p>Anthro 3AC - Easy, a few pointless assignments but you could easily sleep through that class. Occasionally there’s an interesting reading/lecture. Small papers, assignments, midterm and final.</p>
<p>Ethnic Studies 10AC - Easy, no midterms or finals, just read a few books (easy reading), write 3 page book review after finishing each book (around 4 books), and a 10 page final paper (which is just an extended version of the book reviews). More of a history class without the 2 hour sections that history classes usually entail. Enjoyed it.</p>
<p>Ethnic studies 11AC - Easy but boring and repetitive. Class revolves around how white people/men are/were the oppressors. Gender, race, class, sexuality. I’d take 10AC over 11AC.</p>
<p>Legal Studies 132AC - Citizenship and Law class (something like that). Interesting and was worth my time but I’d avoid if you’re looking for a grade booster/don’t like reading court cases.</p>
<p>im takin history 7a, fulfills AC and AH requirements both</p>
<p>Hey everyone, </p>
<p>Im in the college of engineering and Im trying to knock out 3 requirements at once: AC, Upper Div, and Series. I am currently enrolled in History 127AC which I understand will satisfy the series requirement when paired with any AP History. However, due to research, there is a time conflict and I am trying to switch classes (also im trying to look for a class with a higher grade average). If I plan to use 2 of the following AP classes to fulfill my H/SS requirement how can I determine if a class will link with the AP credit to satisfy the series requirement?</p>
<p>AP American History
AP European History
AP US Government and Politics
AP Chinese</p>
<p>TL;DR: How can I determine if a class will link with the AP credit to satisfy the series requirement?</p>
<p>Art W23AC. I took this online course over the summer. 4 weeks, 4 units, 3 hrs spent every week (online discussion via google hangout, which i did not pay attention to except to say a couple relevant things here and there). Easiest A+ in my life.</p>
<p>Although, a tip: unless you absolutely need to, I discourage you from trying to kill too many birds with one stone. </p>
<p>I was among the many freshmen who thought I needed to get the requirements out of my way as soon as I can. Believe me, most people start running out of classes to take. This can be a blessing (so you can just take whatever you want) but it’s not a bad thing to have a few requirements to take your jr/sr year.</p>
<p>I took Geography 70AC – Professor Johns is cool and it’s an interesting class, but I should have pass/no passed it. A lot of people don’t know you can P/NP your AC requirement, so if that’s not your cup of tea, or you have an otherwise hard schedule, consider doing that. (You can’t P/NP Reading & Composition or anything that’s required for your major).</p>
<p>I took History 7B with Einhorn. It’s U.S. History after the Civil War. Even though the course number doesn’t have AC after it, it satisfies the AC requirement. It also satisfies the Historical breadth in L&S. Professor Einhorn is a wonderful and charismatic lecturer, and even though I’ve always disliked history classes, 7B never left me bored.</p>
<p>Has anyone taken History 124A or 131B? I’m trying to fulfill both AC and Historical Context for Political Economy with these classes. Only problem is they meet Fridays. Ew</p>
<p>I took African American Studies 27AC with Professor Cohen. He’s an awesome professor. It’s offered again this fall. I found it really interesting and eye opening. This class didn’t cause me much stress, and I felt well prepared for the exams. There are extra credit opportunities too!</p>
<p>For more questions about picking classes and making schedules, these blog posts may be helpful to you:</p>
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<p>Peggy Hsieh
Undergraduate Admissions Blogger
UC Berkeley Class of 2017
blog.admissions.berkeley.edu</p>
<p>I took Introduction to American Studies 10AC “Culture Wars” with Dr. Michael Cohen. As a science major, I admit that I only took this class to fulfill the American Cultures requirement, but I’m so glad that I did. Prof. Cohen is an entertaining and dynamic speaker, who has won teaching awards. An excerpt from the syllabus: </p>
<p>“This class is about the place of culture as a site of political and social conflict in American history
from the Civil War to the Culture War. We will consider the forces that have shaped American
culture, question how a politics of representation shapes our understanding of reality and power,
and examine some of the central American narratives, the stories we tell about ourselves, stories
about heroes and villains that structure our political life. This class is designed to be a basic
introduction to American Studies and Cultural Studies methodologies as well as a history of cultural
conflict in the United States from the triumph of white supremacy after Reconstruction to the birth
of Hip Hop.”</p>
<p>The material covered is thought-provoking and has changed the way I look at things. It’s caused me to look more closely at where information is coming from and who is behind it. I understand more about politics and power, have a heightened interest in U.S. History and the study of culture. I highly recommend this class! </p>
<p>My GSI for the discussion section was Christopher Petrella, who was excellent! Christopher is a knowledgeable teacher and does a great job of facilitating discussion–we had some lively debates going in class that really built on the class material. </p>
<p>The lectures were TuTh 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. with a one-hour discussion section each week. I looked forward to both the lectures and discussion each week–it was a fun change of pace from my other classes. Grade structure was based on Section Participation: 15%, Paper Assignments: 25%, Mid-Term Exam: 25%, Final Exam: 35%. There were three papers and both the midterm and final were long and short answer format. Weekly readings and four required film screenings. If you can’t make it to the film screenings, you can go to the Moffitt Media Resources Center and watch it there. Great class!</p>
<p>Good luck in whatever you choose!</p>
I took this course with Greg Niemeyer, too. You do learn a lot of interesting things while getting an easy A and he is very chill. It also satisfies the Arts & Literature breadth requirement, is 4 units, so it can’t be beat!
Has anyone taken Integrative Biology 35AC (Human Biological Variation)? I have not taken (and will not take) any biology course in Berkeley but know almost equal to AP Biology (surely I know basics of genetics, mutations, evolution).
What’s the workload? Is it helpful and fun (for someone that loves evolutionary biology). Grade distribution does not seem very attractive in schedulebuilder: https://schedulebuilder.berkeley.edu/explore/courses/FL/2014/1943 but that’s one of the few fun courses I found for AC requirement.