<p>I'm beginning my two-semester physics sequence in the fall, and I have no idea whether to take PHY2048 or PHY2053. I haven't and don't intend on taking calculus, as I already have AP credit. That said, I took AP calc over two years ago and don't remember much.</p>
<p>How heavily calc-based is Phsyics with Calc? I've heard the class is easier than Physics I, and if the amount of calculus involved is light enough that I can pick it up as we go then I'd rather do that. Any advantages to taking Physics without calculus? Let me know, thanks!</p>
<p>PHY 2048 hardly uses calculus(except for derivations) in solving for problems, and when it happens to require calc, the calc part is simple.</p>
<p>Basically, Physics with calc is the manipulation of equations to solve for problems. With that being said, I don’t want to give the impression that it’s a breeze because depending on your professor, the class can either be fun or terrible…</p>
<p>I took Physics 2048 at local state uni. this past summer (summer between junior and senior year) after taking only AP Calc AB and got an A</p>
<p>As jdtrombe is right in saying Physics is just a manipulation of equations… As long as you’ve got a grasp on some of the basics of Calc you’ll be fine…</p>
<p>Does anyone know the workload of PHY 2049? I intend to take it my first semester at UF</p>
<p>Ditto^</p>
<p>I’m in the same situation Zap.</p>
<p>PHY2049 is definitely not an easy course. It definitely ramps up pretty fast from PHY2048. If you study and really apply the theories it’s extremely doable but still time consuming.</p>
<p>That being said, i’ve been looking at the MIT lectures and tests, and don’t think they’re too bad compared to the teacher I have. Our tests consist of 4-5 questions and really make you grasp the different concepts. So i’m not sure if my teacher is very difficult (my class only has 8 students while the other physics teachers are teaching several classes that are totally full), or if most teachers in general are.</p>
<p>I’m holding an A average so far, but the class average has been a 40 and 55 on the two tests so far, and no one has been slacking hard.</p>
<p>Hope that helps some. I’d research the teachers first, and see what other students think about them. I have a few friends who took the easy teachers, but can’t keep up with their other courses that are based on physics 2 now.</p>