<p>just for future reference… </p>
<p>I’m rather clueless about the classes and such, and I would love to know which classes were enjoyable, why, and who taught them? (I think teachers are a HUGE part of the class being enjoyable.) </p>
<p>Thanks! And Go Bears!</p>
<p>teachers rotate</p>
<p>Math 53M is pretty horrible. Not to mention the people in there are crazy engineers who seem to be studying endlessly.</p>
<p>Chem 1A - only slightly more enjoyable than getting gang-raped</p>
<p>I hear Astro 10 is fun, and fulfills your physical science requirement if you didn't get a 5 on the AP Chem or Physics. </p>
<p>Spring semester Econ 1 (for you econ and Haas-types) is a lot more fun and informative than Fall (Spring is Train, Fall is Brown). I learned that one a few weeks too late. :-P</p>
<p>General rule of thumb...if it's 8 am lectures, it's not going to be fun. :-D</p>
<p>I just finished taking Chem 1A...have mixed feelings about that class, actually. It wasn't too bad, but I did work very hard for my grade. And I like Prof Nitsche...he is adorable. </p>
<p>How's anthropology? Or architecture??</p>
<p>(Thanks everyone for their responses!!)</p>
<p>Pookdogg you wouldn't happen to be a member of the Chem 1a: Slightly More Pleasurable Than Getting Gang Raped group on the facebook would you?</p>
<p>After my first semester, I really enjoyed Anthro 2: Intro to Archeology with Tringham. It's an nice easy class and the lectures are pretty interesting. Oh, and don't take Chaio for Physics 7A. He brings a new meaning to the word boring.</p>
<p>Do any of you Cal students have any comments for the philosophy courses or philosophy as a major?</p>
<p>I've been PONDERING about it..</p>
<p>New Student Services publishes a book called "Resource: A reference guide for new Berkeley students." I purchased one from the student store and also got one from CalSO. There is a section in the back that discusses good courses to take at Berkeley. Also, read through the General Catalog (online or you can purchase a hard copy).</p>
<p>pookdogg, is the Econ 1 and 2 course easier if taken in the spring as opposed to fall? thanks</p>
<p>for all you poli sci kiddies who aren't afraid to dabble in upper division courses, consider taking a course with Professor Fish. The man is a great lecturer, knows what he's talking about, and is very caring and understanding...he teaches Transitions to Democracy in the Fall (PS 137A) and Russia after Communism in the Spring (he also mentioned that they've asked him to teach PS 2 in the near future...so watch out for that, too!)</p>
<p>Beats me; it depends more on the professor than anything else. If you take it in the spring, you might have verrry slightly smaller class sizes, but nothing significant. Train (good lecturer but his exams are bit sketchy) is a good bet, then Brown (good intentions but just not a good lecturer). I get the feeling that Train's been doing Econ1 both semesters lately, so just go with whatever works best in your schedule.</p>
<p>PS - it actually depends more on the GSI in terms of pure grading, but I would hope that you care about learning the material like a good econ student :-P</p>
<p>Thanks for the post slicmlic2001.</p>
<p>anytime! PM me if you have anymore questions, or search for me on the Berkeley CC facebook group and send me a message through there</p>
<p>physics for future presidents taught by prof muller...amazing</p>