<p>how difficult are the calculus and chemistry readiness test that must be taken during the preview prep? do they require any studying or are they relatively simple?</p>
<p>They are easy. Chemistry is basic, you don't need to take AP Chem to pass that (even though I did). Calculus is a little more difficult but does not require any studying. Take them before preview, saves time.</p>
<p>i took honors chem last year and am finishing precal right now and have a B in both. should i be ok with the test i really really do not want to have to take anything below the premed required level in these classes</p>
<p>If you don't have any prior knowledge to either subject, it can be pretty difficult. Also, if you forgot the material even though you took the class, it can be pretty dificult. Most students place into MAC1147 [Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry] or MAC2311 [Calculus 1]. For Chemistry, you'll either be placed into CHM1025[Intro to Chem] or CHM2045[General Chemistry 1]. If you know the material is not fresh in your head, I would advise you to take MAC1147 and CHM1025 first. Calculus 1 and CHM2045 are KILLER classes in the Fall. They're made as weed out classes, so if you know you're not AMAZING with the material and want to refresh yourself, start all over again. You might be a little behind, but it's better than getting a 'D' in the class or dropping it last minutes. That's why you have Summers to catch up on classes.</p>
<p>i would not say that i need to start all over just refresh my memory. Are there any summer courses that i can take summer b that would help refresh my memory and prepare me for chm 2045 and mac 2311</p>
<p>CHM1025 and MAC1147. You can take CHM1025 and an easier class in the summer. It covers 6 chapters of the textbook. [WHich is the same textbook you will use for CHM2045 and CHM2046]. The class will go at a faster pace in the summer than in the fall because it is a 6 week summer session covering 6 chapters as opposed to a 16 week fall semester. I strongly advise you to no take MAC1147 in the summer. Most advisers tell you to not take a math class in a 6 week summer session because it is hell. If you feel comfortable jumping into Calculus 1, then go ahead. But the professor for that class makes the class extremely difficult. He has a high drop out rate. I'm not trying to scare you lol, but I don't want it to be a shocker either at how difficult these classes can get.</p>
<p>I think i can do just fine in chm 2045 ( i am in AP Bio so i am used to doing 70-80 pages of detailed science course work and reading per week and have a strong science background) and i am taking Precal with Trig right now so the next step has to be mac 2311 so i guess i'll just have to study hard and keep on track. thanks for the advice. Also what ae general ed classes?</p>
<p>General Ed classes are required courses you need to take in order to graduate from any school in florida, i believe. it has nothing to do with your major, and all students must meet these requirements. Certain classes fall under these categories such as Humanities, Biological Science, Physical Science, Composition, Gordon Rule, Mathematical, and you have to take a certain amount of credits for each. You'll know more of this in greater detail during Preview. They really are just electives and are the easier classes to take at UF if you choose wisely.</p>
<p>MAC1147 is a waste of time. I still dont understand while it is recommended before calculus when you dont use any of it in MAC2311 or MAC2312. I went straight from HS precal to MAC2311 with no problems. On the other hand CHM2045 can be time consuming but not difficult if you havent taken AP chem.</p>
<p>I also didnt start summer but my fall schedule was: MAC2311, CHM2045 and 45L, Abnormal Psych, and ENC1101</p>
<p>ooh....so you HAVE to chem. as a freshman</p>
<p>If you're Pre-Med, an Engineering Major, or anything usually science related, then yes, it is BEST you take CHM2045 and CHM2046 you're Freshman year. As a Pre-Med major you have a bunch of other classes to take so you really can't get behind. Engineer majors are usually on a strict tracking schedule, so you would have to take it your freshman year. If you're not majoring in anything science related, or engineering, etc, then you don't need chemistry.</p>
<p>can you use your AP and IB credit for placement or do you still have to take the readiness tests?</p>
<p>I'm not 100% positive, but I would take them just in case.</p>
<p>on the website it says that if you have a 630 or above on the chem sat II or a 4 or 5 on the AP chem test you dont need to take the placement test to advance. however, it would probably be fairly easy if you can get a 5 on the test.</p>
<p>Be sure to think about your decision if you decide to be premed engineering. You will have a very time consuming 4 maybe 5 years at UF. Usually premed engineering, major in biological engineering or materials science and engineering.</p>
<p>Don't do engineering with premed unless you have supreme confidence in your abilities. Engineering is not something you can take lightly and at the same time keep a high gpa. If you are thinking about premed/engineering, I recommend doing agricultural/biological or environmental engineering. I wouldn't recommend materials science, that's IMO in the top 3 hardest majors at UF.</p>
<p>Actual MSE isnt that bad for premed, if you decide to do engineering. I have 4 undergrads in my group that are/were premed. 2 are now in medical school and one ended with a 3.8 and the other 3.5.</p>
<p>Well, they were/are very good students. I'm not saying don't major MSE no matter what, but major only if you're confident you will do well. If you're lazy, you're not going to do well in any engineering. I know plenty of lazy premeds who were able to get in med school who went the regular premed route.</p>
<p>how will we know if we will do well in engineering by sophomore year? after looking at the semester breakdown of it seems as if the actual engineering classes don't start until later on...is doing well in the math and physics requirements a good indicator?</p>
<p>I think so. Doing well in your math courses is, imo, a very good indicator (more than physics). Plenty of students understand the concepts involved in engineering, but have trouble with the math involved, and as a result, they get low marks on the exams. If you are having no trouble with calculus/diff eq., I think you will do pretty well in engineering. The physics courses aren't that great of an indicator because the exams are usually 10 question multiple choice and they don't really prepare you for engineering type questions. If the format was changed so that it was more like calc2/calc3, then I think physics also would be a good indicator.</p>
<p>But even more important than your math or physics ability, is your work ethic. If you know you're lazy and don't like working/studying, then I don't think engineering is a wise choice if you're premed. If you know that you are ready for a hard 4 to 5 years, then that's very important to be successful. Because a lot of people quit engineering because they don't want to put up with it for another 2 or so years.</p>