It's been quite a while, what with the planning and the moving and the mugging and the planning to move etc... But here we are again.
I'm about 8 days out from my early move in, and very pleased that I got moved to a 1 Bedroom Apt./Dorm. 2.5 weeks till the start of classes. Speaking of...whats on the academic agenda for the semester?
Organic Chemistry I: This class frightens me already. An order of magnitude in difficulty over General Chemistry I/II. I still can't remember half of the stuff from Gen Chem as it is. This one is going to be a non-stop orgy of memorization of reactions, and functional groups on top of working on the homework over and over every day. And then of course all the lab work as well.
Credits:5 Study Rating: 8/10 Worryometer Rating:7/10
Pre-calculus/Calculus I: This is the remedial math class for IIT. But I am happy that I get to spend 2 semesters really getting the Calc. down since I have a lot more math to take over the next 8 years. Having attempted Calc twice before I should be slightly ahead of the curve on this one. Though this does mean that I have to cram in Calculus II over the summer semester next year to be able to keep up with my Physics classes and Physical Chemistry I/II next year. Still, I will be awash in a sea of Functions and Trigonometry from morning till night.
Credits:5 Study Rating: 9/10 Worryometer Rating:6/10
Materials Science: A class more for engineers than chemists but it seems pretty interesting and I needed an elective, plus I might end up doing some research down the road on Nanotechnology. Lots of info that I already know from General Chemistry I/II about atomic theory, molecular bonding and lattice structures. The latter 2/3 of the class is all structural deformation, stress fractures and the like. I don't even feel like I need to mention it at this point....but there is of course...A LOT OF MATH (sigh)
Credits:3 Study Rating: 5/10 Worryometer Rating:5/10
Introduction to Programing: A required class for all students at IIT. It seems like a fairly straightforward C++ programing class, and the Design & Analysis thereof. Will most assuredly take up some time but I'm pretty confident I can get through it. And although I love me some computing...I'm not going into Computer Science for a reason here kids.
Credits:2 Study Rating: 6/10 Worryometer Rating:3/10
Introduction to Naval Science: A Naval ROTC class I just registered for, since I needed 2 credits to get to my required 15 per semester. I'm still on the waitlist for Analytical Chemistry, and I will drop this and take that if I can get in for sure. This class is going to be a major blowoff class for me. All my years of studying Military History (remember if you will the first 8 years I spent in college back in the 80's & 90's), and working for the Navy for 10 years will serve me well. "Role of the Navy?" Got it. "Major Classifications of Naval Vessels?" Got it. I only wonder if I will have to do jumping jacks, and sit ups, and run around....it's a 7:30 AM class. I might actually even get booted from the class since I am too old for active duty and have no desire to actually join NROTC...I should probably talk to the Battalion Commander after I get settled. Oh! NO MATH! Excelsior!
Credits:2 Study Rating: 2/10 Worryometer Rating:0/10
And that right there is all 15 credits of my first semester at IIT. Flimshaw.
The trials and tribulations of a Middle-Aged college student.
