Coolest Class You've Taken

[Boolean]

Great! We read a lot of stuff surrounding medicine and reproduction (think William Carlos Williams and the Handmaids Tale)

It's was super cool to look at scientific information from a different perspective basically

That sounds actually quite interesting. I've read a bit of WCW's work. The attention to detail was superb.

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[deinbuhnee]

No question:

Comparative Studies in Witchcraft

 

[Doctor Strange]

Scientific Photography. It basically sparked by passion for photography as a hobby.

 

[274631]

Birth and Global Health- an anthropology class where we examined birth around the world. It was fascinating because we didn't just look at maternal mortality and all the things wrong with maternal health,but the cultural and social beliefs and practices surrounding it in different contexts. Second would maybe be a Public Health class i took that explored clinical perinantal and neonatal health but from a public health perspective. It involved a lot of critiquing the literature and looking critically at a lot of the evidence behind some standard practices in obstetric and neonatal care.

I also took a comparative literature class on Caribbean literature which was interesting.

 

[NuttyEngDude]

My Computer Engineering and history classes. Philsophy and Ethics were fun too.

 

[Chillbo Baggins]

Intro to Fine Arts was fun, mostly just watching movies/plays and getting to discover new music. I wanted to take History of Rock but couldn't fit it in my schedule.

I really liked Intro to Polymers as well, because I could relate it to the real world easily.

Also, scuba class.

 

[Mel Belle]

All of these classes sound really cool! I'm jealous that my school doesn't have classes like that.

So far the most interesting classes I've had were anthropology and organic chemistry, haha... But I plan to take Quantum Mechanics, which I expect to be really mind blowing and really difficult, but also really interesting.

 

[487806]

I was curious to see what kind of cool classes people have taken/or will take. Next year I'm going to take a class called Protocols and Fundamentals of Surgery. The course description is pretty awesome:

"It has been well established that practical experience enhances didactic learning. The aim of this course is to expose students of engineering to the day to day aspects of working in an Operating Room and to understand the art and science of surgery so that they can better serve the surgical community when working in the medical field upon graduation. The lectures are supplemented with experiential learning in a hands-on, training operating room using synthetic and preserved animal specimens at Cornell’s prestigious School of Veterinary Medicine. Surgical scrub, gowning, gloving, instrumentation, suturing, internal fixation, as well as surgical documentation, pre and post operative protocols, aseptic technique and medical terminology will be explored."

Any astrophysics class, economics/sociology class, and that class on rock culture

 

[mrh125]

Organic chemistry

 

[Boolean]

Organic chemistry

No shame in that, but why?

 

[mrh125]

No shame in that, but why?

because it's basically like math with chemicals (math was one of my fav subjects). I love seeing how functional groups interact, seeing the mechanisms and their applicability (it's really cool to play with syntheses and see how things such as tylenol are synthesized), and making something out of a subject that looks like arcane gibberish to people who dont do it. I also found the labs to be a lot more enjoyable than inorganic chem labs and I could follow the instructions more easily.

 

[Boolean]

because it's basically like math with chemicals (math was one of my fav subjects). I love seeing how functional groups interact, seeing the mechanisms and their applicability (it's really cool to play with syntheses and see how things such as tylenol are synthesized), and making something out of a subject that looks like arcane gibberish to people who dont do it. I also found the labs to be a lot more enjoyable than inorganic chem labs and I could follow the instructions more easily.

Makes sense. Although my experience with orgo has been brief so far (auditing), this does seem to be this case (the labs are actually really cool here). Thanks for the explanation!

 

[QuantumJ]

Quantum Mechanics or my Independent study in Relativity. Those two subjects are why we choose to major in physics. No one cares about the loop rules in circuits or the boxes always sliding down inclines. Also, thermodynamics and electromagnetic field theory can go die.

 

[Boolean]

Quantum Mechanics or my Independent study in Relativity. Those two subjects are why we choose to major in physics. No one cares about the loop rules in circuits or the boxes always sliding down inclines. Also, thermodynamics and electromagnetic field theory can go die.

There is a special place in hell for whomever invented thermo. I've seen many a man fall victim to its icy (or hot!) grasp.

 

[mrh125]

Makes sense. Although my experience with orgo has been brief so far (auditing), this does seem to be this case (the labs are actually really cool here). Thanks for the explanation!

no problem . if you really get into organic chemistry and find a way to engage yourself in it you'll love it. that's the kind of subject it really is.

 

[Boolean]

no problem . if you really get into organic chemistry and find a way to engage yourself in it you'll love it. that's the kind of subject it really is.

I figure it is the best way to get involved with organic chemistry.

 

[487806]

Quantum Mechanics or my Independent study in Relativity. Those two subjects are why we choose to major in physics. No one cares about the loop rules in circuits or the boxes always sliding down inclines. Also, thermodynamics and electromagnetic field theory can go die.

There is a special place in hell for whomever invented thermo. I've seen many a man fall victim to its icy (or hot!) grasp.

Sheesh. Every thread, someone has to throw shade at something/someone.

 

[CyberMaxx]

Cardiac Electrophysiology.
That was an undergrad class?
You're god damn right.

Stay thirsty my friends.

Sweet! I do cardiac electrophysiology research but never had a chance to take a formal class in college. As far as my favorite class goes though I would have to say either calculus (any of them) or ancient philosophy. Coincidentally though were also two of the most challenging classes for me as well.

 

[V]

Cognitive psychology was probably the most interesting class I have ever taken. I learned a lot about the brain and behavior associated with certain regions. Being a psychology major this was my favorite!

 

[Doctor Strange]

Cardiac Electrophysiology.
That was an undergrad class?
You're god damn right.

Stay thirsty my friends.

I took cardiovascular pathophysiology as an undergrad. It was aight.

 

[Mr Roboto]

I really loved histology. We got to make our own slides, which was a lot of fun, and I came away with a far better under standing of how the body works.

 

[embracepeace]

In my undergrad, I took a course called "Porn and Prostitution in History." Yeah, we watched a lot of porn (A LOT A LOT) and analyzed it. I'm still bitter about the B I got on my paper about Thailand prostitution.

In grad school, my favorite class was "Profiles of the Homicidal Offender," where we learned profiling techniques and mechanisms from my professor, who consulted with the FBI and the BSU.

 

[touchpause13]

That's sounds awesome embrace. I wrote my final project for my minor on feminism and pornography. It's kinda interesting to watch porn and critically analyze it right? At least I thought so lol

 

[IAhawkeye]

Cardiovascular physiology, biological psychology, and human pathophysiology. Oh and ancient sports and leisure

 

[embracepeace]

That's sounds awesome embrace. I wrote my final project for my minor on feminism and pornography. It's kinda interesting to watch porn and critically analyze it right? At least I thought so lol

It absolutely is. Honestly, after that first one and the shock factor wore off, it got kind of...I don't know...boring?

And I hope this doesn't sound weird, but after watching SO much porn in that class, I actually started to find it more interesting when we started to break it down and analyzed certain themes!

 

[Lambda Phage]

In my undergrad, I took a course called "Porn and Prostitution in History." Yeah, we watched a lot of porn (A LOT A LOT) and analyzed it. I'm still bitter about the B I got on my paper about Thailand prostitution.

In grad school, my favorite class was "Profiles of the Homicidal Offender," where we learned profiling techniques and mechanisms from my professor, who consulted with the FBI and the BSU.

That's sounds awesome embrace. I wrote my final project for my minor on feminism and pornography. It's kinda interesting to watch porn and critically analyze it right? At least I thought so lol

 

[tmn]

Scuba. Not many things cooler than breathing underwater.

 

[Served]

Differential equations for engineers

 

[iniquus]

There were some great college-level mathematics courses I took in high school, and some equally interesting science classes in college.

But the coolest classes for me have to be: "Sex and Money" and a "Hip-Hop and Rap Appreciation." Both very memorable and learned probably more in those classes than some of the biology courses. What other class can you watch a documentary on food pornography and then record your own rap song with studio-quality equipment?

EDIT: Also, take a diversity of classes as a premed. It'll open your mind to new fields and possibly even change your major and outlook on life. It doesn't necessarily have to change your career path. It's the subtleties of a well-rounded education, if you're not already well-rounded, that will really help during the interview process. Some of these classes served as conversation fodder for me and interviewers never even had a chance to really delve deep into my CV.

 

[487806]

In my undergrad, I took a course called "Porn and Prostitution in History." Yeah, we watched a lot of porn (A LOT A LOT) and analyzed it. I'm still bitter about the B I got on my paper about Thailand prostitution.

In grad school, my favorite class was "Profiles of the Homicidal Offender," where we learned profiling techniques and mechanisms from my professor, who consulted with the FBI and the BSU.

That's sounds awesome embrace. I wrote my final project for my minor on feminism and pornography. It's kinda interesting to watch porn and critically analyze it right? At least I thought so lol

Damn. I'm so jelly right now. Watching porn for credit and writing papers. That'd be one of the best classes I've ever taken. Sigh.... and I'm good at "analyzing" too

 

[Spinach Dip]

Differential equations for engineers

Your sarcasm is noted.

 

[IncognitoGuy]

Zombie Anthropology or Boxing/Skydiving.

 

[Chillbo Baggins]

Zombie Anthropology

Nice! My ecology prof was really cool, and for one or two lectures we went over mathematical modeling of a zombie outbreak.

 

[jturkel]

I took a class called Ancient Athletics in college.

 

[wjs010]

Being that I went to a small undergrad in Louisiana, I didn't exactly have the option of taking the uber deep, Neil Tyson classes. I definitely would have. I didn't really take many interesting classes. My personal training class was fun because I helped people lose weight.

I'd have to say that my favorite was human physiology.

 

[V]

Witches and Witchcraft was also pretty cool!

 

[cyaneidae]

A seminar that was basically Tolkien 101. We read & analyzed The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings, watched all the LOTR movies (this was before any of the hobbit movies came out), read some of Tolkien's letters, a bit of the Silmarillion, etc.

Honorable mentions:
-an awesome marine bio course (highlight: learned about an undying jellyfish)
-acting for non-majors
-medical microbio (my prof had the best metaphors, including an elaborate Star Wars metaphor for the immune system...the immune system being the death star)
-a seminar that discussed beginning/end of life issues (at the end of it we took a trip to DC and talked to a house representative, a supreme court justice, many groups involved in policy, etc)

 

[asebasp]

There were some great college-level mathematics courses I took in high school, and some equally interesting science classes in college.

But the coolest classes for me have to be: "Sex and Money" and a "Hip-Hop and Rap Appreciation." Both very memorable and learned probably more in those classes than some of the biology courses. What other class can you watch a documentary on food pornography and then record your own rap song with studio-quality equipment?

EDIT: Also, take a diversity of classes as a premed. It'll open your mind to new fields and possibly even change your major and outlook on life. It doesn't necessarily have to change your career path. It's the subtleties of a well-rounded education, if you're not already well-rounded, that will really help during the interview process. Some of these classes served as conversation fodder for me and interviewers never even had a chance to really delve deep into my CV.

Both of those sound awesome, and I definitely agree about diversifying in college before med school.

In terms of favorite science course: Drugs, Brain and Behavior - fantastic course focusing on both therapeutic and recreational drugs(primarily psychiatric), their role and impact on medicine, and the sociocultural context surrounding salient issues such as legalizing marihuana.

In terms of non-science courses: positive psychology, a course on the music of the Beatles through the ages, fiction writing, and a course on the hookup culture and sexuality within Greek life with only other members of my fraternity. Intro to women and gender studies was awesome, but nothing beats understanding how theory applies to a subculture you're a part of at a microscopic level. Also seriously eradicated some misogynistic behavior in my fraternity so that was phenomenal.

 

[cinnalyn]

Insect Electrophysiology or Analytical Thinking and Writing
The former involved learning the technique of electrophysiology and killing a lot of flesh flies to perfect the techniques. Also, the professor was the sassiest PhD I've ever met.
The writing class was amazing because the professor was the sweetest old Italian man and we did really out of the ordinary things like read our written papers out on campus in front of artworks.

 

[asigna]

Orgo was the best class!

 

[are102]

King Arthur class-we read the books and had three papers. It counted as both literature and English credits, and was an honors course. One day a student brought in two halves of a coconut and clapped them together to make a horse walking sound every time the teacher moved. Oh, and nobody wore shoes.

 

[smuscs]

Both of those sound awesome, and I definitely agree about diversifying in college before med school.

In terms of favorite science course: Drugs, Brain and Behavior - fantastic course focusing on both therapeutic and recreational drugs(primarily psychiatric), their role and impact on medicine, and the sociocultural context surrounding salient issues such as legalizing marihuana.

In terms of non-science courses: positive psychology, a course on the music of the Beatles through the ages, fiction writing, and a course on the hookup culture and sexuality within Greek life with only other members of my fraternity. Intro to women and gender studies was awesome, but nothing beats understanding how theory applies to a subculture you're a part of at a microscopic level. Also seriously eradicated some misogynistic behavior in my fraternity so that was phenomenal.

My Drugs, Brains and Behavior class was okay. Could have been better.

Animal Behavior was really cool. Learned a lot of animal courtship and mating, then finished with human courtship and mating.

Stagecraft was fun because I got to build stuff, but the professor was super boring.

Sensation and Perception was also pretty sweet, especially learning about taste. We had a day where we basically just ate different things after blocking certain taste receptors.

 

[asebasp]

My Drugs, Brains and Behavior class was okay. Could have been better.

Animal Behavior was really cool. Learned a lot of animal courtship and mating, then finished with human courtship and mating.

Stagecraft was fun because I got to build stuff, but the professor was super boring.

Sensation and Perception was also pretty sweet, especially learning about taste. We had a day where we basically just ate different things after blocking certain taste receptors.

Sounds like we went to same undergrad? I guess I just really enjoyed my professor for DB&B, but I agree Sensation and Perception was a good class. Stagecraft sounds super interesting - I know I wish I'd taken glassblowing or blacksmithing or something like that

 

[smuscs]

Sounds like we went to same undergrad? I guess I just really enjoyed my professor for DB&B, but I agree Sensation and Perception was a good class. Stagecraft sounds super interesting - I know I wish I'd taken glassblowing or blacksmithing or something like that

We didn't have glassblowing or anything like that. And if we went to the same undergrad, we would know each other haha.

 

[Long Way to Go]

"Who Indeed: A Critical Analysis of Television's Who's the Boss?"

(srs, audited a class on sitcoms)

Two lectures and then the class is canceled and you get an A? Yeah, that would be my favorite class too.

 

[touchpause13]

Both of those sound awesome, and I definitely agree about diversifying in college before med school.

In terms of favorite science course: Drugs, Brain and Behavior - fantastic course focusing on both therapeutic and recreational drugs(primarily psychiatric), their role and impact on medicine, and the sociocultural context surrounding salient issues such as legalizing marihuana.

In terms of non-science courses: positive psychology, a course on the music of the Beatles through the ages, fiction writing, and a course on the hookup culture and sexuality within Greek life with only other members of my fraternity. Intro to women and gender studies was awesome, but nothing beats understanding how theory applies to a subculture you're a part of at a microscopic level. Also seriously eradicated some misogynistic behavior in my fraternity so that was phenomenal.

I feel like we would be bffs irl

 

[asebasp]

I feel like we would be bffs irl

seconded. that article you wrote and posted in the class page was on point.

 

[Dr. Bob Doe]

Political science in undergrad or earth science in high school.

 

[Scribblers]

Philosophy and Law of Sports was really cool. It was a seminar-based class, so we basically just discussed whatever was interesting within the bounds of our topic for the day. Best moment was determining liability for a bunch of really bizarre tort cases and seeing whether our holding matched the actual court holding. We got OJ for everything he was worth.