<p>I am hoping to major in either biochem or anatomy and cell biology. Would you recomend for me to take phys 101 or phys 131. I got 95 in gr12 phys in ontario, but I am not sure whether taking 131 would be too much because i think i have a fairly hard semester: Bio111, Chem 110, Math150 and either phys courses. Thanks!</p>
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<p>Since noone won't answer that question....I have another. Should I take Math150/151 or 140/141 and an additional course in my second semester, because I want to make sure that I have at least 30 courses throughout the year. Ofcourse, the additional course would be a bird course, maybe you guys have a suggestion? What would be harder, the first choice with 150/151 or the second with 140/141?</p>
<p>I meant to say 30 credits*</p>
<p>Don't take 150-151. Take the 140-141-222 road. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Most students in 150 think they already know the material, but they really don't, and the class is much more intensive than initially perceived. Only once they do a midterm and get to the stuff they haven't seen before do they realize how much they are in trouble...</p>
<p>I actually decided to take the 150/151 route because I called my advisors and such and they extremely reccomended it because I had such a high mark. However, if I feel too overwhelemed, I will definitely opt out and switch to Math 140, as I've already registered for it. Also, do you have any advice for me on how to succeed at Math150/151? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!!!</p>
<p>had such a high mark in highschool calc*</p>
<p>If you do take 150-151 (assuming you didn't do AP Calc BC and got 4 or 5 on the AP test, then you could skip right ahead to 222), don't take it lightly, even if you think you know the material. You'll be taught everything from scratch again, so it will be tedious, but don't slack off.</p>
<p>so is it difficult in terms of the material or just the sheer amount of time that they compress everything into?</p>
<p>How much descrete geometry and algebra is there in the course? and if there is, will it be reviewed or are we expected to know the material? Because I took discrete in highschool and it covered vectors in 2d and 3d as well as matrices, equations of lines in 2d and 3d as well as planes and im not sure if I will be prepared for it.</p>
<p>I took math 150, but tutored many kids that took 140 throughout the year, and I must say 140 was not that much less challenging than 150. I would say, however, that 150 is more reserved for engineering students; most science students take the 140 route, and those that take 150 either love math, are going into a math major, or made a mistake and end up regretting it. If you work hard, you can do well in either. You don't see vector math until math 152, the winter semester, where you have to do 3D curves (Calc III) and have to calculate the tangents, normals, and binomial vectors to a curve. Math 133 is the course that covers all that linear algebra stuff, and I think it's a req. for some science students. You are taught all material from scratch,and at times you'll realize you actually hadn't learned anything in high school, but it's ok. Nothing is too overwhelming as long as you stay on top of the material.</p>
<p>Thanks for your answer! Why did you take 150 instead of 140? I think that I am going to take Math 150 because my semester doesnt seem too difficult, with Bio 111, Chem 120 and Phys101, esp because Bio111 and Phys101 are somewhat just rehashing what I learned in highschool. I think it would be easier to take 150/151 than 140/141 plus an extra course to fulfill my credit requirements esp becuz 141 and 151 are both difficult. Ill just try to do what you said and stay on top of the material and with only 4 courses, i think i can manage it.</p>
<p>i got 5's on my AP test, and am very good at math so 150 was a natural choice for me. It was either 150, or skip to 222 to take Calc III. I personally felt it would benefit me the greatest to strengthen my math base, seeing as I'd have a lot of higher math in my future. For me, the class was challenging, but rewarding (at least 2nd semester was, first sem prof. was awful). I warn you, 151 (science students) is more difficult than 152 (which is for engineers, what I took). This is what I've gathered from speaking with friends in 151. The 151 professor (Roth), however, will prepare you well for the exam.</p>
<p>Hi Justatest--
How is the prof for 222? S said on Rate my Prof he had terrible ratings. Do you think 140 and 141 are enough of a preparation?
PS Are you the guy who did the rez videos?? If so, thanks!</p>
<p>I'm not sure about the 222 prof, but because I took 150/152 I can skip to math 263 this fall and take 264 in the "winter." 140/141 is good prep for 222, I think those three courses were meant to be taken in conjunction. 222 also requires a familiarity or Co-req. of Math 133 (vector geometry). I wouldn't take it unless I had a background in vectors, or was currently in a vector class.</p>
<p>One thing about good profs bad profs: you are going to have to accept the fact that not all of your professors will be awe-inspiring, charismatic, brilliant, funny, and/or competent teachers. A lot, if not all of the learning you actually do is on your own. Alone, or with a group of friends, is where you "make the connections." It's wonderful if you happen to get that professor who makes waking up and coming to class enjoyable, let alone sitting through it without falling asleep. If you end up with somebody else, don't be discouraged, you'll have 150 other people in the same boat as you who will hopefully be willing to get together to tackle a subject. If you find a prof is not helping you at all when you attend the lectures, take the time and go to a library instead with a friend. Just make sure you don't end up sleeping through the class completely, then you're wasting time.</p>
<p>Oh yeah, you're welcome : )</p>