Which among these college science classes are easiest?

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Which among these college science classes are easiest?

Biology for Science Majors I
Biology for Science Majors II
Biology for Non-Science Majors I
Biology for Non-Science Majors II
General Botany
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
Environmental Biology
Introductory Chemistry I
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Environmental Science I (Course cannot be taken with Env. Geology)
Earth Sciences I
Earth Sciences II
Physical Geology
Historical Geology
Environmental Geology (Course cannot be taken with Env. Science)
Oceanography
Meteorology (Not currently available to be taken)
College Physics I
College Physics II
Stars and Galaxies
Solar System
University Physics I
University Physics II

I need to take two. I was thinking Stars and Galaxies, Solar System or oceanography because they seem basic. I know nothing about science so I appreciate all help! Thanks a bunch!

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This is going to vary widely depending on the professor. I’m guessing you’re not a science major, so take those classes designed for science majors off the list. Astronomy can be very challenging. Maybe you can discuss this with your advisor and see which is the best fit?

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What you will find easy in science really depends on your academic strengths. Generally biology (and biology-related courses like anatomy), basic chemistry, and geology will rely more on your ability to efficiently memorize things–really internalizing things like structures and cycles. Physics and some types of chemistry are much more problem-solving based and involve a lot of math. Depending on the professor, astronomy might involve celestial/orbital physics which can get pretty complicated. I would think about your strengths and talk to an adviser about what best fits your strengths and your schedule, as well as what you may have the prerequisites for. For example, you may need physics for astronomy, and for that physics you may need calculus. Going for a sequence of two classes, such as the “Biology for Non-Science Majors” sequence, might be the best option as you’ll get a real grounding in one type of science rather than jumping around, plus as a non-majors course they don’t expect a background.

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