<p>Apparently if you're planning on doing Pre-Med in college (I know Pre-Med is not a major...), that you should take Physics B, but doesn't Physics C look better overall?</p>
<p>Currently, I'm a junior. I hear one should take B junior year and C senior year? Some other said it is a waste of money, though (to take both B and C).</p>
<p>thanks,
ansar</p>
<p>You do not need physics c to do well on the MCAT, though that might look good when applying for undergrad.
Physics C is not a waste of money. It trains your brain ;)</p>
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You do not need physics c to do well on the MCAT, though that might look good when applying for undergrad.
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Mmm, okay.
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Physics C is not a waste of money. It trains your brain ;)
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I wasn't referring to Physics C as being a waste of money, but rather if you take one (Physics B or Physics C), it is a waste of money to take the other (at least, that is what I have heard from some).</p>
<p>Most universities do not offer overlapping AP credit for Physics B and C, so I don't see how it can be a waste of money to take both exams.</p>
<p>for premed you need physics b?</p>
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for premed you need physics b?
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Well, it says it's recommended for premed students.
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<p>Physics C is for people who are going into physics-intensive sciences, i.e. engineering.
Physics B is for those that will need physics in college (i.e. biology or nurses) but who aren't going in depth. </p>
<p>If you are going into engineering, physics B will get you hardly anywhere. Only reason to take it then is for 'practice'</p>
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<li>Premed is a major at some schools.</li>
<li>That blurb from Collegeboard is basically saying "Physics B is for people who are going into the sciences but not physics."</li>
<li>Physics C has BC calculus on it, which Physics B does not. It's also much closer to the equivalent of an introductory physics class at most colleges, so I would (and did) go with that.</li>
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<p>So, for example, if I were interested in doing Chemical Engineering, Physics C would look/be better for me?</p>
<p>Yes. It would BE better for you.</p>
<p>thanks for the advice.</p>
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3. Physics C has BC calculus on it, which Physics B does not. It's also much closer to the equivalent of an introductory physics class at most colleges, so I would (and did) go with that.
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Last time I checked, it only had AB Calculus material. Not even that, actually... just simple derivatives and integrals which would be covered in any calculus course, AB or not.</p>
<p>And just as well. Physics without calculus is like a wooden house built without nails; the best you can do is stack the pieces together and hope it doesn't collapse while you use it. Hence why I think Physics B is a waste of time. If you really want to learn physics, Physics C is the proper introduction to the subject.</p>
<p>Physics B covers more topics in less depth and with less math than Physics C. At our high school they no longer offer Honors Physics as a first Physics course, kids just go directly into Physics B. Several of the colleges (Carnegie Mellon, MIT) my son applied to don't offer credit for Physics B, but do offer credit for Physics C.</p>
<p>well no matter what you're looking to major in, i think C would be better. but if you want an easier course but still want to fulfill a requirement, then B might be the way to go. and i think it would be a waste to take B junior year and C senior year. my school only offers C, and i took it. we did old AP problems from both B and C, and the B ones were significantly easier, so it pretty much depends on what type of student you are.</p>
<p>if you take B junior year, is it pointless to take physics C as opposed to bio?</p>
<p>Ok, Physics C it is.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>jaimeastorga2000: My mistake.</p>
<p>ansar: No problem.</p>
<p>smeagz - i think you are right. if you know you might be going into premed, but not liking physics, then Physics B is the way to go (like me :) HATE PHYSICS)</p>
<p>Eh, if you hate physics, then you probably don't want to do any AP physics...just a bit of advice.</p>
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Last time I checked, it only had AB Calculus material. Not even that, actually... just simple derivatives and integrals which would be covered in any calculus course, AB or not.
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<p>I dunno when you last checked, but I'm taking C right now, and in the first couple months we've had to solve diff. eq.s and do linear algebra to do work in higher dimensions. C is much more math intensive than just simple calculus. At least C at my school is.</p>
<p>Does your calc AB class cover surface area integrals?</p>