I think that it is disgusting that colleges find a way to pad their classes just to keep certain faculty on the payroll. Years ago, when I was a student, there was no fluff in our major; you took classes in order and graduated on time. Even our electives helped us in our major field. You can probably tell just how old I am by this comment! Hang in there, grit your teeth, and spite them by making the highest grade in the class. This, too, will pass.