<p>Alright, my first post so forgive me if this is in the wrong forum section (or already discussed). (Y)</p>
<p>I've completed AP physics BC and AP chemistry (and others) and I'm transferring to a different school with dual enrollment (i.e. some courses are at school, others are university level taken at a university). If I were to take lets say Physics I at a university, is it the same as an AP course or more advanced? And if its the same level should I just move onto Physics II because I'm required to take at least 2 science courses.</p>
<p>Thanks a bunch :P</p>
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Do you mean AP Calculus BC?</p>
<p>You need to look at the course description and prerequisites for the specific course you’re thinking of taking. You could also look at the college’s AP course equivalency list and see what courses they give you credit for if you take AP physics exams.</p>
<p>There are different levels of AP and college physics courses. Algebra-based physics classes at a college will probably be similar to AP Physics 1 and 2 (previously AP Physics B). Calculus-based physics classes would probably be similar to AP Physics C (which consists of two parts, Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism). </p>
<p>There’s also the question of whether a calculus-based university physics class would be easier or harder than AP Physics C, and that depends on the college and high school involved. If you’re thinking of taking a dual-enrollment class for a course where there’s an AP equivalent at your school, it’s probably better to take the AP class because the AP curriculum is more standardized than college curricula. </p>