<p>Ok, so I have been reviewing my possible lists of classes. I realized it would be nice if I took a Computer Science class in the 1st quarter. However, I’m already hoping to start out with Math 51H. Would this be unreasonable?</p>
<p>IHUM Beyond Survival - 4 units
Math 51H - 5 units
CS 106X - 3-5 units (not sure, but it seemed to have good reviews)
Introsem - 3 units (hopefully Breaking the Code)
Club Frisbee - 1 unit?</p>
<p>Total 16 - 18 units</p>
<p>Also what is the suggestion for a good time to take a foreign language. I’ve always wanted to take Japanese, but I think I may have to take it at another time and can’t take it 1st quarter. Anyone take the intro japanese class and have any comments about it?</p>
<p>runeknightx: I have to warn you CS106X is meant only for those who have already had decent CS knowledge otherwise it’d be too tough. CS 106A is demanding enough. Math 51H is very theoretical and mostly proofs (very different from Math 51) and so I would advise you to take it if you like that kind of stuff but be warned: it is difficult. </p>
<p>corundummy: your workload is doable and in later years quite reasonable (I have had similar courseloads several times before) but as an incoming freshman my advice is don’t do it. Cut back on one of the science classes-don’t take all 3 your fall quarter freshman year. Trust me it takes a bit to learn the ropes and you’ll have plenty of time so take it easy at first :)</p>
<p>Hmm thanks. Did you actually take these courses or is this what you have heard? I think I have a decent CS background. For the AP Comp Sci test, I pretty much got 100% on the free response, and I breezed through the multiple choice. I’ve also worked one summer programming in Perl. Do you know what language they do?</p>
<p>Also, is it possible to drop CS 106X to something a bit easier?</p>
<p>106X is C++
check out <a href=“http://www.explorecourses.stanford.edu%5B/url%5D”>www.explorecourses.stanford.edu</a> for more info.
@ corundummy: Physics 45 is not really hard. Math 51 is OK. Chem 31X is easy if you got a 5 in AP.</p>
<p>CS106X is an accelerated, more in-depth version of CS106B. CS106A or the AP credit equivalent is a prerequisite. It sounds like you have a very good score from your modest description haha but if not you have to take CS106A.</p>
<p>As for me, i’m taking CS106A even though I have the AP credit. I taught myself for the AP course and i’m not as comfortable with it as i should be. Plus, the prof. for the fall CS106A is Sahami- i’ve heard/seen that he’s very good.</p>
<p>If so, don’t take the class unless you’re deaf or something. He has really high pitch and it gets really annoying :). </p>
<p>Anyways, this might have been asked already, but we’re supposed to be applying for introsems now, right? I heard in past years freshman did this during orientation, but apparently it’s changed? </p>
<p>And how much work is generally in an introsem? Are the units good indicators of workload? </p>
<p>I don’t know why I’m asking these here. I should be on the other thread. Whatever. </p>
<p>hmmm… i’m not sure about my schedule yet but i’m pretty sure that I’m going to take CS106A and seeing how many people just in this thread are taking it too…how big of a class is it?</p>
<p>i know we have advisors who get paid to help us with this stuff, but i’m freakin out. here’s my fall schedule:</p>
<p>IHUM
PWR
Math 51 or Chem 31A/31X
Introsem?</p>
<p>everything pretty much hinges on whether i get chem 31X. if i do, itll definitely just be that class plus my ihum and pwr, but if not, i have to decide between chem 31A and math 51 (i do wanna major in chemistry/some sort of engineering, but i’m not taking both in my very first quarter when i have both of those fuzzies to deal with) as well which introsems to apply to (if any).</p>
<p>so, here’s my question. should i brush up on my chem (my school didnt offer AP, but i loved my honors class and got a pretty easy A) and try to get chem 31X, or take it easy with the 31A/B track and maybe take an introsem? thanks =]</p>
<p>Seems like you should take chem 31X if you are able. This puts you on a faster track through some core chem requirements, and would be good if you can handle it. Anecdotally, chem 31X didn’t seem that bad to me, but I also did well on AP chem. But, I never took chem 31X or A/B, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.</p>
<p>Another thing to remember, this year is the first time in a few years that incoming students who scored a 5 on the AP can jump to chem 33. You may have a lot of AP students in 33, perhaps easing the curve of chem 31X. Just conjecture.</p>
<p>Based on those requirements, I wouldn’t worry about taking math 51 fall quarter. Chem requires up to math 53, and the chem courses which require 53 content won’t show up until maybe sophomore year. I would take 51 off track (in the winter, or maybe even in the spring) to lessen the load. You could also look into the CME courses for engineering. These math courses are aimed specifically towards engineers, but you’d have to ask an advisor to see if they would count towards the chem major.</p>
<p>In a nutshell: You maybe fine in chem 31X, IHUM, PWR, and an introsem. If not, moving into chem 31A is pretty painless. They’re flexible about that.</p>
<p>About the physics series. I got 5s on both mechanics and E/M APs. So, I thought I was in 45. But, I just checked the bulletin, and it appears I can do the 60 series as is. I’m not gonna be a physics major, but I am probably gonna end up doing mechanical engineering. I don’t consider myself a physics stud, especially in the Stanford pool. But, especially with mechanics, I got a relatively easy 5. </p>
<p>Any opinions on which seems to be a better option?</p>
<p>And if I end up in physics 45, is it a good idea to take the 45 lab and 45N (advanced topics in light and heat), both of which are one unit extra? I’m thinking it’s a good idea, but I just want to check.</p>
<p>60 series is mainly geared towards physics majors, but you could check it out and see what you think for the first week or so. Keep in mind, it will result in you taking 1 or 2 extra classes (depending on if you need 45/70 or just 45 otherwise), and the classes will be a lot harder.</p>
<p>I’m unsure about what class to take autumn quarter so I was hoping to sit in on a few classes the first day to check them out. Problem is, I’d have to register for like 25 units to do this…so, is it possible to register for that many for like a week and then of course drop a couple of classes to reach the max 20 unit cap? Or do I just not enroll officially for the time being, audit each class for a week, and only later enroll?</p>
<p>What’s the usual process for this kind of situation?</p>
<p>You don’t have to sign up for all the classes you wish to shop. The only requirement is to have more than 12 units by the first day of class (called the study list). These can be any classes. You will have all of orientation to do this, so no worries.</p>
<p>You can still go to whatever class you want without signing up for it, and decide then which classes you want to take and which you don’t. Once you decide on a final schedule, you sign up for those classes (called a final study list). This final study list is due at the 3rd week of classes, which is essentially the end of shopping period.</p>
<p>However, signing up for more than 20 units requires a special petition that you have to submit through Axess. This isn’t meant to be used for shopping purposes, this is for people who know they’ll be taking more than the recommended maximum of 20 units in the quarter.</p>
<p>So, sign up for whatever you feel like for now (as long as it amounts to more than 12 units), and go to any class you want to shop. When you think you have a finalized schedule, go ahead and sign up for the proper classes.</p>
<p>Note: the one caveat here is coursework. Coursework is a site that profs use to give out assignments, reading, syllabi, etc. You may have to sign up for the class to get on that course’s Coursework site. This may or may not be true, depending on the class. Just make sure to ask.</p>
<p>^ Thanks a lot! That was a great explanation. </p>
<p>I’ll probably have a finalized study list after the 1st week so I’m not too worried about reading/assignments. I just want to check out the first class of each course.</p>
<p>What do you think of this:
Aut: IHUM, Math 51H, Econ 1A, Introsem
Win: IHUM, Math 52H, Econ 1B, Chem 33
Spr: IHUM, Math 53H, Chem 35, Chem 36, PWR 1 (I plan to be a chem major and econ minor)
Or should I try to move PWR 1 to winter and take Econ 1B sophomore year?
Or should I try to petition taking Econ 1A, and try to move PWR 1 to autumn?
Or should I just shut up?</p>
<p>Autumn: IHUM, PWR, Chem 31X (depending on placement test), Math 41
Winter: IHUM, Chem 33, Math 42, Stats 60
Spring: IHUM, Chem 35, Chem 36, Introsem, Humbio 147?</p>
<p>This really depends on how I do on the chem placement test. Is this schedule doable, or too difficult for a transitioning freshman possibly still ridden with senioritis? o_o
I was also thinking about taking orchestra… but I don’t know if I’ll have time?!</p>
haha but if not you have to take CS106A.</p>