<p>Has anyone here taken the test? What should I expect and what things should I focus on?</p>
<p>I'm particularly worry because If I don't pass it I will already start behind according to the sample program the Chem Eng 2008-2009.</p>
<p>im going to assume you’re talking about the physics 7 test. </p>
<p>its basic newtonian physics. (shoot a rocket with accel A at angel theta… blah blah blah)
a question about vectors and adding them. maybe some frictional forces.</p>
<p>you shouldnt have to start behind. you will only get one class of credit:
if you fail the exam: physics 7A/L, 7B/L, and 7D/L
if you pass the exam: physics 7C/L and 7D/L </p>
<p>if it really ever becomes a problem, there’s always summer school (at a local Jc or at any UC near where you live) or you can take an extra class one quarter (20 units). </p>
<p>your frosh year (assuming you dont have any AP or college classes) will probably be something like this:</p>
<p>Fall: chem 1a/l, math 2a, physics 7a/l
Winter: chem 1b/l, math 2b, physics 7b/l
Fall: chem 1c/l, math 2d, physics 7d/l
so you have a free elective in every quarter (so you could take the programming class, then the 2 writing classes everyone needs. good!)</p>
<p>and soph year:
Fall: chem 51a/l, math 2e, chemE 45A
Fall: chem 51b/l, math 2j, chemE 45B
Fall: chem 51c/l, math 3d, chemE 45C
again another free elective every quarter.</p>
<p>but in the catalogue it has 7B/C and 7D listen down as core classes but not 7A as one. What does that mean?</p>
<p>it means you can placement test out of 7a, but you cannot test out of 7b/c and d. you have to take the latter classes unless you have AP credit (and i dont remember if they take ap credit for the C exam. check the catalog).
you dont need 7a to graduate unless you are a pure physics major or plan on applying to med school or pharm school- those require a full year of physics. (or you could take 7e. 7a is really easy. i havent taken 7e yet, although it is suppose to be easy too, the topics covered look easy too).</p>
<p>its not a big deal if you have to take it. just take the placement test. if you pass, go into physics C and D. if you end up wanting to go to med school or something later on, just tack on 7e.
if you dont, take A, B, and D and be happy.</p>
<p>additionally, if you struggle in 7a, it’s a good indicator that you shouldn’t be an engineer. you should be able to get an A with your eyes closed.</p>