Commonly, introductory physics courses have several tracks:
- with calculus (and multivariable calculus when E&M is covered) -- for physics and engineering majors (although some schools subdivide into physics major and engineering major versions, or have an honors version), and those who want to take more advanced physics courses
- without calculus or with light calculus -- for biology majors, generally acceptable for pre-meds
- overview for non-science majors -- generally *not* acceptable for pre-meds
High school AP physics C attempts to emulate the first version, though some schools consider it inadequate (especially on E&M, or other topics that they cover like thermodynamics). High school AP physics B or 1 and 2 attempts to emulate the second version, but pre-meds usually cannot use AP credit on pre-med course requirements, and that sequence does not lead to more advanced physics courses.