For instance, I really want to go to MIT. Lets suppose I go there. Can I hoose who is going to be my physics lecturer for a specific course?
I mean, there is a teacher there that I really really like. He explains everything so well and it would be great if he could be my lecturer. Is that possible, to choose who I want to lecture to me?
Sorry if that seems like a silly question, but I need at least an answer... according to your experiences, guys.
Thanks.
2007-03-06 16:41:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Sometimes. For general education, almost always - there will be several sections of each course, so you will be able to choose the instructor and time for your classes. Some upper level classes may only be taught by one instructor, so in that case, no. It really depends on the size of the school, the number of instructors for each course (more would be able to teach introductory courses), and the level of specialization of the class.
2007-03-06 16:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Curious,
I'm not sure how it is at MIT, but at my school, you are able to see which professor is teaching which course. If more than one course options (of the same course) are available, then the differences could just be the time of the course and also the professor. So technically, you can choose a professor for a specific course, but only if the professor is teaching that quarter/semester. Hope this helps!
2007-03-06 16:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a silly question, I wondered the same thing my freshman year.
I'm not sure how it works at M.I.T. but I'd say you'd be able to choose your own professor. My school gives you the option of choosing a course by instructor, and I'm guessing M.I.T. is no different when it comes to that. Sometimes professors take a term off, so it's possible not to get him for one term, and he'd be there the next. Some professors also have crazy hours, but if he's that good you won't mind. (I'm sure that won't happen to you though)
2007-03-06 17:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some courses allow you to select your professors/lecturers. If this is possible in your college, then it will list the lecturer's name in the course listing.
Some courses, however, are simply assigned to Staff, and a lecturer will be assigned after the semester has been finalized. As mentioned in another response, those courses are usually froeshman level courses, like early Calc. courses, Language and English courses, and other similar courses. Also, for labs and discussion groups, you will also be assigned to various TAs, usually dependent on the times of the lab/disc.
2007-03-06 16:49:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends- i dont know the specifics about MIT, but I go to a large public university and due to its size and the professors time- it is ahrd to specifically obtain a professor for a course- but I'm sure accomodations can be made- find out from an advisor
2007-03-06 16:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by actuatedtendancy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my college, i personally chose 1 professor that i had first semester for the 2 semester also, cuz i like her. I think u can do it too.
2007-03-06 16:48:26 · answer #6 · answered by *mYsTiQuE_of_uNkNoWn* 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The college that I am enrolled in shows the course number, times, days and the instructor's name. So yes, as long as that instructor fits your schedule you should be able to choose when you register.
2007-03-06 16:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by Heather 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but not your first semester, use this website to pick the best professors www.ratemyprofessors.com
2007-03-06 16:44:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
At the college I'm at we get to choose.
2007-03-06 16:50:02 · answer #9 · answered by Megan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not at first but you can use "add/drop" slips to get into the classes you want at the begiginning of the semester
2007-03-06 16:45:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋