<p>I'm really interested in engineering. However, due to couple of bad physics teachers, I never understood or grasped the concept of Physics and Calculus. I worked hours every night to understand. So, I ended up with A's. Never got or learned anything tho. I'm not confident at all and I really need to follow examples to figure the problem out. </p>
<p>I'm worried, because I know Physics is a big part. If I go into Engineering major such as Nuclear engineering, Chemical and Biology engineering, or Energy Resources Engineering, how is the first year?</p>
<p>Is first year Physics in University hard? Do they expect students to be good and confident at physics?</p>
<p>Also, what are some engineering majors that aren't really physics concentrated...if that exists.</p>
<p>PLEASE REPLY!!!~~~~~~ :(</p>
<p>Most majors are designed so that you can come in with minimal knowledge of the subject and graduate in four years. For example, suggested schedules always start you at Calc I, Physics I, and Chem I, which almost everyone takes before choosing their major. If you have AP credit and feel you understand the material well enough you can skip these introductory courses, but it’s not a big deal in the scheme of things (4-8 credits of 130+). A foundation in physics will help considerably, but I think if you got an A in the classes, you probably know more than you think. In most HS classes, you don’t go too deep into the subject in terms of understanding fundamental concepts. A fair amount of it is just memorization, so I wouldn’t worry if the knowledge feels hollow at this point.</p>
<p>Unless you have Calculus AP credits, you won’t take Physics I until spring semester of freshman year at earliest. Actually, for just about all engineering majors except for CS and possibly CompE, you probably have to tale Chemistry during the first year.</p>
<p>Physics I has Calculus I as a prerequisite and Physics II has Calculus II as a prerequisite.</p>