<p>Like a general physics class. How hard is it if you don't take a physics course in high school? Instead of AP physics I plan on taking anatomy and physiology. I will however be in AP calculus.</p>
<p>I took physics in high school (not AP) and that helped a little on my first test this semester, but for the most part, we went much farther past what I learned. And honestly, it’s been 2.5 years since I had it, so I basically had to relearn it anyways. You’re not that far behind.</p>
<p>Several colleges my daughter applied to decide on physics placement based on your calculus background, not your physics background. Based on that, I think you will be fine. (this is when they have several levels of intro courses.)</p>
<p>haha (im laughing because I was in this same situation). Like astromom said, the pre-req for general physics is just high school math or Calc 1 (dependent upon if this is calc based physics or not). The thing to realize that its NOT a Calc class tho. They just introduce concepts using calculus, but you wont have to do a calc problem. With that said, It may be difficult for you (like it was for me) but just stick to it, do all the homework and talk to some people who have somewhat of an understanding of physics and you’ll be fine</p>
<p>Just finished my first semester of physics. God that was hard. I went to the tutoring center everyday to get help with the homeworks to make sure I had the knowledge cemented, worked with my friends on the homework with the tutoring center was closed, and went to as many office hours offered by my TF and professor. Haven’t checked my grade yet - hoping for a B =/, since unfortunately second test didn’t go so well…</p>
<p>Now to advice… You won’t be in the complete dark. There were plenty of people I knew who took AP physics and yes… they knew damn well what they were doing a lot of the time and were merely retaking the test because of the AP, which is quite tough. Just try your best and practice as much as you can. Something big you will find is that the math is easy - but you need to understand concepts pretty well. Whenever you are reading the book - think 1. Does this make sense and 2. Can I visualize this. Then try some practice problems and I will bet you will get an A in the course.</p>