Hidden Gems from Across the Street
Andy Choy & Ritchie Oriol, MBA2s
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Couldn’t log into Axess and still looking for units? Having a hard time getting the electives you need? Fear not! We’ve systematically combed the time schedule for classes across the streets that may be of interest to unit-needy GSBers. No guarantee that these courses will be approved by Laura Wang.
American Studies 74/Linguistics 273 - African-American Vernacular English
3 to 5 units, Mon and Wed 2:15-3:45
Confused over the latest hit song by Method Man? Having problems understanding MBA2 Bryant Jenkins in one of his many tirades? This class may be for you. Both of us, along with MBA2s Matt Mooney, Mehdi Malaki, and Ali Rowghani have all signed up for this class already.
Art History 264A - Sexuality in Film and Video
5 units, Th 3:15-6:05; Tu 7:00-9:00
Can’t get in to Interpersonal Dynamics? We understand this class is EXTRA Touchy and Feely.
Chemistry 27N - Lasers - The Light Fantastic
3 credits, Wed 2:15-4:05
We’re sure there’s more than enough to learn in “Chem Lab” about seeing “the light fantastic.” Cross-listed with Kappa Sigma.
Comparative Literature 237 - Five Words
4 to 5 units, Mon and Wed 1:15-3:05
We’ve got five words for you: “It’s springtime and I’m blind!”
Drama 203 - Advanced Improvisation
3 units, Mon and Wed 1:15 – 3:05
First years, you might want to take this class before taking ProfessorVan Horne’s class next semester. Disclaimer: not sure if you will get units for this course after taking Non-Strategy in the Market Environment.
Geological and Environmental Sciences 46N - The Beach
3 units, Tu and Th 1:15 – 3:05
Unable to contain his excitement about sand castle construction, MBA2 Rod Morris asked us to check if MBA1 Mark Breimhorst was teaching this class. This class is actually designed for the aspiring management consultants amongst us. Plans are underway to cross-list this class in the Strategic Management department under “Management Consulting Field Project.” Great way for you first years to get a leg up on your summer internship experience!
Geophysics 4 - Natural Hazards and Human Survival
3 units; Mon, Wed, and Fr 10:00 – 10:50
No credit for those trying to date at the GSB.
Introduction to the Humanities 23A - Reason, Passion, and Reality
5 units, Mon and Wed 10:00 – 10:50, with mandatory discussion sections.
Reason: Dating fellow students is a bad idea. Passion: Generally starts after Thanksgiving break. Reality: Dating fellow students is a bad idea.
History 313B - Heretics, Prostitutes, and Merchants
5 units, Tu 2:15-4:05
When petitioning Laura Wang for permission to take this class, remember to stress the Merchants part.
Human Biology 139 - Primate Societies
5 units, Time TBA
MBA1 Tomoko Nakamura provides a provocative look into her controversial findings from the first three months of her field research at the Compound.
Surgery 209 - Plastic Surgery
1 to 18 units (writers’ note: this is not a typo!), Time TBD
End the speculation and wild guesses. Take the class and know for sure.
Here are some other classes that can help you limp toward that pesky 100-unit requirement. Don’t forget only 16 units of credit from across the street count toward the requirement! Happy hunting!
Athletics 176 - Tennis Analysis
2 credits, Time TBA
Geological and Environmental Sciences 49N - Field Trip to Death Valley
3 units, Tu and Th 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Math 88Q - The Mathematics of the Rubic’s Cube
3 units, Time TBA
Science, Technology, and Society 145 - History of Computer Game Design
4 units, Tu and Th 2:15 – 3:05