<p>I have to tell my chemistry teacher what science class I want to take next year, (junior year) and i'm not sure if i should take ap bio or ap physics. I haven't heard much about both the classes, (except you have to memorize a lot of stuff in ap bio, and there's a lot of math in ap physics.) I'm not so great at math, so should I just take AP Bio? And then take AP Physics senior year, when I've learned some more math? What do you guys think!?</p>
<p>That’s like asking whether you’d rather be a vegetarian or a carnivore; the two subjects are totally different. If this is your first AP level science, I’d suggest taking the one that you’ve had more experience in. (i.e. have you had a college-prep level course in either subject?) I, too, do not consider myself a math person, took AP Bio as a sophomore and loved it, but it really is a personal choice. I’d also recommend asking around as to which teacher is preferable- and make sure that if you choose Bio that the rest of your schedule is sufficiently simple enough to allow you the time it will take to complete the hours of busy-work and memorization necessary to pass the course! It may not be the most difficult AP, but it is undeniably very time-consuming. Also consider which AP Physics is being offered; Physics B covers much more material, but does not require calculus. The two Physics C classes cover much less material, especially if offered separately, but I’ve heard that C is easier after a year of introductory calc. Good luck either way! Also, poke around on CC- there are probably plenty of other threads on this very topic.</p>
<p>I had basically the same choice last year. I ended up choosing Physics C because I am more math oriented, so it was a better fit for me than Bio. I’m taking it concurrently with Calc BC and its not too bad.</p>
<p>Take physics, it’s the purest form of the main sciences there is! </p>
<p>Actually, if you’re not too fond of math, take bio before physics. It’s loads more reading, but that’s better than struggling with the material, since understanding how components interact is key to understanding formulas and succeeding in physics. </p>
<p>You can take physics in your senior year. Physics B only requires you to be concurrently taking precalc. Physics C requires you to concurrently be taking calculus. </p>
<p>Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide which you feel more comfortable with. They’re both excellent courses regardless.</p>
<p>I kind of had to make that decision last year for my sophomore year. I pretty much choose AP Bio considering I have absolutely no physics background and I’m not the greatest person at math. Some of my peers chose AP Physics B as sophomores and are really struggling with the material meanwhile, AP Bio is more than manageable for most of the serious sophomores in my class.</p>
<p>aparently AP Physics is discontinued at my school next year?? = ( IDK but that’s what I heard; aparently only 15 ppl signed up. I was looking forward to it and it is a great class. Guess I’m taking APES if it’s discontinued.</p>
<p>Take AP Bio and APES for AP Sciences if you’re not good at math. Pretty simple decision to me. I’m taking AP Bio junior year and APES senior year.</p>