<p>Are there any classes that you would really recommend for a FYS? I know your experience won’t necessarily reflect in mine, but I’d like some insight.</p>
<p>Also, can anyone give me some insight on these two FYS classes?</p>
<p>1)Course Number: MATH 0010A
Department: Mathematics
Title: First Year Seminar: Chopping Up Space</p>
<p>2)Course Number: PHYS0120
Department: Physics
Title: Beautiful Theories of Physics: From Harmony of the Spheres to Superstrings</p>
<p>I think (and anyone is welcome to correct me on this one), MA1 constantly changes its topic every year. So, it’s rather hard to comment on this one. It has consistently gained good reviews, though. I think many students appreciate the introduction to new fields in mathematics, presented in a FYS-type setting (more discussion, smaller classes) as opposed to the otherwise familiar and crowded calculus-linear algebra sequence in preparation to higher level mathematics. Topics in previous years include: “The Geometry of Four and Higher Dimensions” and “From Riddles to Modern Mathematics”.</p>
<p>“Chopping up Space” sounds like a very interesting course. I’m guessing it will has something to do with normal geometry and probably some abstract (non-Euclidian) geometry… or maybe a little bit of linear algebra… </p>
<p>Regardless, I think it boils down to the instructor. This is even more true considering it’s sometimes hard to get a discussion going in a field like mathematics (let alone passing an abstract concept in an easily understood way). So, I hope the instructor is one of those guys :)</p>
<p>Can’t really comment on PH12… Haven’t taken a PH course since highschool.</p>
<p>edit: OH! just noticed that PH12 is going to be taught by Leon Cooper. Now that guy, is one of the finest mind around. Nobel Laureate. That fact alone might tip the balance for me.</p>
<p>Leon Cooper was my undergrad thesis advisor. He’s a great guy. Take his class :)</p>
<p>Sorry, can anyone confirm that Cooper is taking the Beautiful Theories of Physics class? I was just on the FYS page and there was a blank where the instructors name would have gone.</p>
<p>Is the Che Guevara FYS new this year? If not, does anyone have any feedback about the course? thanks so much</p>
<p>smv, I referred to Hermione106’s thread “Questions about Classes” about Leon Cooper teaching PH12.</p>
<p>I think it’s true, because I recognized Cooper to have handled several FYS before.</p>