r/UCSC • u/TypistTheShep • 17h ago
Discussion Is this a good (planned) schedule for my first term?
MAJOR: Astrophysics
Planned Schedule:
PHYS5A: M,W,F 14:40-15:45
PHYS5A Discussion: M 19:10-20:15
PHYS5L: Tu 8:30-11:30
PHYS116A: M,W,F 12:00-13:05
CLNI 1A: M,W,F 9:20-10:25
CLNI 1A Seminar: Tu 19:10-20:45
Total units: 16
Enrollment appointment: August 10 (earlier than most new students)
The outlier in this schedule is PHYS116A. I am taking the class very early because I already took Multivariable calculus in high school (clearing both 23A and 23B). I would rather get a head start on an upper division course ASAP so I don't forget the multivariable material (and so I can stay ahead of the new students who maxed out at AP Calc BC).
I am trying to give myself one day of the week off, and the only possible days to give myself off are Thursdays.
I am not taking any Gen Ed courses in my first term because most requirements have already been cleared and I am in two GE courses in summer edge online (one in session 1, and another in session 2).