<p>So i'd like to major in Chem and minor in Environmental Studies. Down the road i know i'll need to take physics classes. my question is should i take it senior year. my scheduals really tight and i cant decide between AP environmental or regular physics. I know i'd enjoy enviro more. im really just wondering if intro to physics is terrible to take without previous physics backround.</p>
<p>As long as you have a solid math background you'll most likely do fine in introductory physics</p>
<p>College physics is a lot easier if you have encountered the concepts before, even on a more elementary level. How much you will be struggling will mostly depend on how good you are at picking up completely new concepts and how the course will be taught. An introductory physics class with only a trig prerequisite will be a lot easier than one with a calculus prerequisite.</p>
<p>Introductory college physics (at my college) covers as much in one year as my high school taught in three years (one year regular physics and two years of AP Physics C). I don't think I would have been able to pick up all of those three years in one.</p>
<p>From an academic point of view I would suggest physics, but I know from experience how important it is to take classes one enjoys. It's your own call!</p>
<p>Yes, take it. College physics is really hard if you haven't had some exposure to physics before.</p>