<p>I am an incoming MCB major but I might want to minor in either math or physics, so instead of Physics 8, I will be taking Physics 7, as well as Math 53. Any suggestions on how to arrange this during my first two semesters? For instance
Chem 1A and Math 53 first semester and Physics 7A w/ Chem 3A/L second semester.
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Physics 7A and Math 53 with Physics 7B and Chem 1A second semester</p>
<p>I plan on taking a couple breadth course classes either way.</p>
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<p>Borrowing books isn’t a common practice. Probably because of the status quo and lack of marketing/mindshare if anything. Besides, some people buy used and sell them afterwards so it’s a similar practice.</p>
<p>For DeCals, just sign up as they are posted.</p>
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<p>It’s really up to you, that’s the beauty of college! None of the classes are really related so it doesn’t matter.</p>
<p>So both are doable? One option isn’t too much more difficult for a semester than the other?</p>
<p>Math 53 helps with Physics 7A and the Math 53 professors are pretty good next semester.</p>
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<p>No, not really.</p>
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<p>I don’t think there’s any overlap between 53 and 7A as far as I can remember.</p>
<p>Is it true that Chem 1A is that much easier in the spring?</p>
<p>Well…I had Zettl for 7A and he spent so much time doing proofs in spherical coordinates and moments with multiple integrals and I remembered thinking to myself that knowing multivariable calc would have helped a lot in terms of understanding.</p>
<p>Edit: Chem 1A is easier in the spring I believe but I think they’re trying to change that.</p>
<p>does anyone know how much more difficult Physics 7A is compared to Physics 8A?
8A has a little bit higher grade distribution but is the coursework much more difficult?</p>
<p>Let’s just say that the physics 7 series is meant for people who, in the case that they sucked at physics, can cause bridges to collapse, nuclear generators to blow up, planes to crash, and so on. On the other hand, the physics 8 series is meant for people who may one day use their knowledge of physics to tell you why high blood pressure is bad for you and other medical stuff. Both are important applications of physics, but one requires a little more detailed look at the nitty gritty principles. Does this help? I’ve never taken the 8 series so this is the best I can understand it. The exam problems do seem simpler in the 8 series.</p>
<p>Yeah thanks</p>
<p>What major are you by the way dill?</p>
<p>Bioengineering…Are you a premed MCB perchance?</p>
<p>I’m MCB but I am more interested in graduate school than med school.</p>
<p>Props to you! The physics 8 series should still work out fine for you, but you could be hard core like Nobel Laureate and Berkeley alumnus Andrew Fire and get a B.A. in math and then go for a Ph.D. in Biology.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>The thing is, I want to do Physics 7 since I am interested in keeping the option of a physics minor open, and Physics 7 would also fulfill my MCB req. There is just so much I want to study.</p>
<p>Hi I am a fall transfer as an economics major. Should I take mathematics or political economy of industrial society as minor? Which has more job opportunities?</p>
<p>Also is there any good advice for new transfer students, i am current taking some summer classes here and find them much harder than my old community college, no multiple choice on the exams, all essay questions, need to improve my writing skills.</p>
<p>Also how to make good friends during the 2 school years? And how to manage time between academic load and these social lifes? And how to allocated time for the weekends?</p>
<p>thx a lot~</p>
<p>When are the full list of DeCals usually posted?</p>
<p>Do they last the full semester like a normal course, like say math 16a?
because shouldnt they be posted before classes actually start since some of the decals you need to apply or contact the teacher etc</p>
<p>They start going up prior to the start of the year, but not all that early, maybe a month or so before. For Fall 2010, they will start to post on July 13 but they tend to dribble in over the weeks rather than all appear at once. </p>
<p>Some are first-come, first-serve thus it is a good idea to regularly haunt the DeCal site looking if there is a key one you want to get into. Others don’t make the decision on who can register until the first week of classes - in which case you just have a backup plan if you need the units. </p>
<p>They last most of the semester but certainly won’t have a test on finals week. Often the DeCal will include a syllabus which spells out the dates, requirements and general work plan for the course.</p>
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<p>Quick Q
I was just wondering–is there a chance I will get placed in Cleary hall? I’m in a triple, but not in any of the theme programs. Just wondering if ONLY theme programmers lived in that hall or what? Thanks</p>
<p>Question: I’m taking MATH 16B in the fall, and for textbooks it says I need to get this:</p>
<pre><code>* TITLE:Calculus & Its Applications V2 (Custom)
<p>I’m confused by the (Custom) part, and the fact that it’s edition 2. Does custom means that they have a custom book so I can only get it from Cal? Or can I get this: </p>
<p>[Amazon.com:</a> Calculus and its Applications (11th Edition) (9780131919631): Larry J. Goldstein, David I. Schneider, David I. Lay, Nakhle H. Asmar: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Calculus-Applications-11th-Larry-Goldstein/dp/0131919636/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279079812&sr=1-1]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Calculus-Applications-11th-Larry-Goldstein/dp/0131919636/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279079812&sr=1-1)</p>
<p>Does it matter?</p>
<p>@Alluric:
There’s a special UC Berkeley edition. Or at least there was for Math 1B. I don’t know how different it is from the one you’re referencing. If there’s a huge difference in price, you might want to ask the prof about it on the first day of class. Otherwise I’d just buy the bookstore one.</p>