<p>For a rough overview, exactly what types of classes have psets? Math (19a, too, I presume), Languages, Life Science, Physical Sciences 1, 2, 3…and are there any other courses with psets?</p>
<p>Thanks! All of you are so helpful!</p>
<p>I’ve thought of another question. What exactly is the difference between Chem 17 and Chem 20? I think that they both teach organic chemistry, but what’s the difference?</p>
<p>I believe that Ec 10 has problem sets as well, but a student may want to verify that.</p>
<p>Math classes will, chem classes will, bio classes will, econ classes will, logic will, physics classes will.</p>
<p>^ How about Psych?</p>
<p>Not that i’ve heard of, but it will tell you in the Q guide. Problem sets are found in classes with equations.</p>
<p>I can’t tell what part of the Q Guide gives the information that would indicate problem sets and therefore out of classroom time. I looked at both LSa and b as examples and the closest thing I can find is the need to be willing to work hard.</p>
<p>Smoda, you will need to access the course site (isite) found for LS1B
for example [here](<a href=“http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k46721”>http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k46721</a>) and look up the course/syllabus info to determine
the psets and their frequency. You will
need a HUID and password to access [LS1A](<a href=“http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k20947”>http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k20947</a>)</p>
<p>remedy and silversuz some estimates x-y-z for chem courses appear below.
This estimate would be more towards a B+ range rather than the A- because
freshman will be inherently going up against sophomores in 17/27. Also
some one with the kind of chemistry background I suspect shalashaska has
(USNCO camper?) could do with much lesser preparation. ;)</p>
<p>Chem 17 3-1-16
Chem 27 3-5-17 (if you are a premed you are going to have to do this, yes 25 hrs)
Chem 20 3-1-15 (physcial chem focus, somewhat easier if you are math inclined)
Chem 30 3-<em>-22 (widely considered one of the toughest courses after Math 55 at Harvard)
(</em> lab+section hours are dependent on whether you took 27 or not)</p>
<p>But is it really that tough if there exist people who skip it and go straight to 206? I plea the fif yo, but I’m not one of those “people” :O</p>
<p>Synth - I’ll try studying the links you gave me. Thanks</p>
<p>Thanks! I’ve been looking at courses, and I realized that I want to take Calculus BC, which I originally thought was 19b. But when I was looking through the course guide, there is also a Math 1b. What’s the difference? Are they pretty much the same? I’m guessing 19b is harder, judging by the number.</p>
<p>Also, I found that Expos classes have categories?? Could anyone tell me what these categories are? Thanks!!</p>
<p>From [here](<a href=“Harvard Mathematics Department Administration and Finance”>http://www.math.harvard.edu/courses/index.html</a>)</p>
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<p>Added: about the expos question, not quite sure what you are asking; the EW20
courses are available [here](<a href=“http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k24101&pageid=icb.page231431”>http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k24101&pageid=icb.page231431</a>)</p>
<p>silversuz1, Math 1b covers the standard second-semester AP Calculus BC material, so this is the appropriate course for you. Math 19b is a more advanced course that covers linear algebra, probability, and statistics in the context of the life sciences, and you would probably need to have taken Math 1b and Math 19a (multivariable calculus/differential equations modeling) before taking this course.</p>
<p>As for Expos offerings, check out this site of Spring 2009 course descriptions to get an idea of the kind of choices you will have: [Spring</a> 2009 Course Descriptions Harvard College Writing Program](<a href=“http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k24101&pageid=icb.page231048]Spring”>http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k24101&pageid=icb.page231048)</p>
<p>To those who criticize others for seeking easy classes, there is almost no correlation between the difficulty of a class and how much you learn from it.</p>
<p>But, once again, “easy” depends on what you’re good at.</p>
<p>Sure, but if you’re looking to learn things, just asking around for the easiest classes possible, regardless of your interests, doesn’t seem that helpful. You should look for classes that interest you and you are good at, regardless of their “easiness.”</p>
<p>Right. I guess what I said before was a rebuttal to those who say you should challenge yourself in order to learn. I should have clarified more.</p>
<p>But you’re correct, white_rabbit. A medium-difficulty class in something you are genuinely interested will be easier than a light-difficulty class in a subject you absolutely detest.</p>
<p>Can anyone suggest what math I should take? I got a 5 on the AP Calc AB test and a 800 on SAT Math II.</p>
<p>My tentative schedule for the fall is:
Beginning Swedish
Life Science 1a
Freshman Seminar
Expo (If placed into spring, then some math course).</p>
<p>How difficult are the language courses for a complete beginner? I know a lot has to do with the student, but are they hands-on or “Here’s a textbook. We’ll be dropping you off in China in two weeks”? =D</p>
<p>alicimoo, I hear Math 1b is comparable to Calc BC. Math 1a would be about the same as Calc Ab, but since you scored a 5 you probably scored well enough on the Placement exams to test above it. Also, our schedules are VERY similar; the only difference is that I’ll be taking Beginning Spanish rather than Swedish…interesting choice, btw.</p>
<p>you’llsee…
Ah I do hope I was able to place out of Math 1a so I’ll only have to take a half course in math. We premeds are only required to take half a course of Calculus right? It doesn’t matter which level it is right? </p>
<p>lol yea…Swedish probably is considered really random, but I used to live there and by now have totally forgotten the language; I’m really hoping to relearn it…although Spanish would probably help me more in my career/future…eh.</p>
<p>Thanks for your suggestion/help! :)</p>