<p>Hi, I'm going to Princeton next year and the integrated science program seems very intriguing -- pretty close to exactly what I want, really.</p>
<p>The only thing is that I have a substantial background in math and computer science (multivariable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, a lot of algorithmics and programming) and I took AP Physics C this year. Will significant parts of the program feel like review to me? And I guess that that's really secondary to the question: will I be bored when we do physics and especially math/comp sci? (I assume the answer to at least the physics part is "no," but why? What kind of physics is covered and at what level?)</p>
<p>Should I take the course?</p>
<p>If that type of thing is interesting to you, then I would encourage you to try it. It probably won’t be too redundant, as it is taught very differently from most traditional classes. They also include a bunch of biology first year now, so that will be new for you. Physics is covered at the level of 105/106. Even if you know the concepts, the applications will likely be different so it won’t be so much review. I thought it was a fantastic course-- and no one knows everything that is covered in it (meaning the whole 4 semester course), so having a semester or two where you are better prepared than others can be a good thing.</p>
<p>I got to sit in on this class when I visited last fall. One of my good friends who is '12 was in the class and she brought me with her. I found that the lecture I was sitting in used multivariable to describe dampened oscillators i.e. submerged spring masses. I found this to be particularly interesting. They also covered RL circuitry a little later in the semester I believe. The professor was very engaging and I felt right at home even though I was just auditing. I think this class fills up extremely fast so I suggest requesting it as early as possible. I also think there may be an essay requirement. Hopefully a current student can fact check that. Hope this helps!</p>