<p>I am trying to decide between taking algebra/trig based physics or calculus-based physics for winter term. I am undecided on my major, but I am pre-med. Everyone tells me that calc-based physics is a much harder class, but I like the challenge. Is it too risky of a class to take if I can only manage to get a B. How would med schools view this?</p>
<p>You learn the same concepts in both, right? The only thing different is the level of math. So if you know the math it's not harder.</p>
<p>I am thinking for med school that they would want you to take calc based...</p>
<p>Calc based. If you know calc why take the dumbed down version of physics?</p>
<p>I'm with #4...go for the highest level...</p>
<p>I have taken calculus-based physics in college and took trig-based physics in high school, so I know what I'm talking about when I say that calc-based is actually easier. With trig-based physics, you're forced to learn all these equations blindly, whereas in calc-based, you learn the concepts and can use your knowledge of calculus to derive any equation you need for a problem.</p>
<p>I have a friend who has taken both in HS, will be attending MIT in the fall, and claims that Calc-based is far harder, although neither is too bad for him.</p>
<p>calc-based physics teaches you a lot more. def. worth it. take it.</p>
<p>Take calculus-based. It makes no sense to know calculus then not use it. It's like having a fancy computer and then using an abacus to do complex computations...</p>