<p>I self-studied the physics c e/m test starting over spring break last year and received a 4 even though I ran out of time and only skimmed the magnetism topics. I'm trying to decide if I should claim credit for engineering physics II or not as it is a prereq for the EE 325 class. Has anyone here taken that class and can comment on how vital previous knowledge from the engineering physics II class was? Would I be okay without retaking the physics class?</p>
<p>We just went to the electrical engineering information session at UT, and when the advisors and professor talked about credit for AP classes, they recommended that students in EE NOT claim credit for either physics or calculus, that what is taught in highschool AP classes is NOT in any way close to what is taught at UT, and that a student can get in real trouble if they jump ahead. He said to just be glad you’ve had exposure to those classes and if you truly ARE prepared, it will be an easy A.</p>
<p>But, I guess if you are a math and science genius and feel comfortable skipping them with your AP credit, then go for it. My son isn’t going to though, he’s just not confident enough with his AP courses from highschool.</p>
<p>I’m confident enough in mechanics to skip it, but not so much the e/m. Thanks for the advice.</p>
<p>I claimed credit. It was a good decision for me. You need familiarity of the topics to be able to handle emag–not necessarily a complete mastery of them. Often professors will (quickly) review the vital concepts of physics before delving into their engineering applications. If you’ve seen it once and understood it, you should be fine. </p>
<p>325 is part of the upper division sequence, meaning that you probably won’t take it until your second semester sophomore year or later. If you take physics II first semester, you’ll probably need to refresh anyway.</p>
<p>I was planning on taking physics II first semester sophomore year then emag 2nd semester.</p>
<p>I guess I could claim credit for it and take the class for no grade anyways?</p>