Life science physics or calc based?

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<p>I was wondering if it would be smarter to take life science physics (physics 135) or calc based engineering physics (physics 140) for a premed student. Any thoughts?</p>

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<p>135 is for the pre-meds. I’ve heard it’s way easier. 140 isn’t bad though</p>

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<p>I’m enrolled in 140 right now. I’m wondering if I should switch to 135 since I’m premed. I want to take a class that will prepare me the best for the MCAT.</p>

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<p>if your goal is preparing for the MCAT why wouldn’t you just take 135… it’s for life-science majors</p>

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<p>You’re going to learn the same material either way. The difference is that life sciences is designed to engage people who are more interested in biology and not very interested in hardcore physics. It just so happens that many pre-meds fall into that group.</p>

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<p>Premeds just take the easier version of things to get a higher GPA, correct?</p>

<p>Then take 135</p>

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<p>Incorrect. They take it because they don’t NEED calc-based physics.</p>

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<p>Physics w/o calculus is a joke.</p>

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<p>Physics 135 and 235 are calc-based. Otherwise, why would calculus be a prerequisite for it? I’m pretty sure I remember an adviser telling me that at some point as well.</p>

<p>They got rid of physics 125 and 126 which used to be the physics for premeds, aka not calculus-based physics. They replaced them with 135 and 235.</p>

<p>“Premeds just take the easier version of things to get a higher GPA, correct?”</p>

<p>Often true.</p>