Class-tastic

Class-tastic In somewhat sharp contrast to previous terms, Im taking only three classes this semester and so far, its been great! I only have one class on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and two classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. My classes dont start until 11 AM each morning, and I have plenty of time to work at the lab Im scheduled for 16 hours per week this term, although I may end up working a little more or a little less, depending on whats going on that week. A typical MIT courseload is 4 classes (48 units), although people typically take anywhere between 3 classes (36 units) and 6 classes (72 units). Ive known people who have taken between 90-100 units, but theyre few, far between, and amazingly brilliant. As a double-major, Ive generally had to take between 60 and 75 units every term since sophomore year, and taking 36 units this semester is a huge vacation for me. I thought today Id share a few class schedules, just to give you an idea how a few of my friends and I are spending our academic energy this semester. Me 06, course 7 (biology) and course 9 (brain and cognitive sciences) 7.27, Principles of Human Disease. Im actually taking the class on junior/senior P/D/F, so Ill just get a passing or failing mark on my transcript. 7.28, Molecular Biology. 9.24, Diseases of the Nervous System. Adam 07, course 16 (aeronautical and astronautical engineering) 16.05, Thermal Energy. 16.621, Experimental Projects (the first part of a senior capstone class). 16.901, Computational Methods in Aerospace Engineering. 21W.785, Communicating in Cyberspace. STS.014, Science Communication. Jason 09, course 10 (chemical engineering) 5.12, Organic Chemistry. 18.03, Differential Equations. 14.01, Principles of Microeconomics. 8.02T, Physics Electricity and Magnetism. Mark 07, course 6-3 (computer science) 6.022, Quantitative Physiology: Organs and Tissues. 6.034, Artificial Intelligence. 6.042, Mathematics for Computer Science. 21W.785, Communicating in Cyberspace (hes in Adams group). Kjell 09, course 6 (electrical engineering/computer science) 6.001, Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs. 8.02T, Physics Electricity and Magnetism. 9.00, Introduction to Psychology. 18.02, Multivariable Calculus.