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Do you think that Feynman's Volume 1 will prepare me for Dr. Ingersent's class. That's my last question, and thanks a lot.
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<p>Yes, that will be MORE than enough. I'm sure you will be able to handle it even w/o reading Feynman's lectures.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot. :)</p>
<p>His volume 2 will be good for phy 2061. That's when physics gets interesting...</p>
<p>I'm using Physics C E&M credit for 2061 lol :) I hate electricity and magnetism. Well, hate is a bit of a strong word, I would rather not redo it, I got what I needed from it and I think I'm more than ready for the next level up lol.</p>
<p>Oh I see. But since you're premed, I think the physics portion of the MCAT is half mechanics/half e&m. So it may be beneficial for you take to PHY2061. This is not to mention that med school admissions may find it a little awkward that you took physics 1, but decided not to take physics 2. This is just a thought, you don't have to agree, but I would at least see how PHY2060 goes. Maybe you'll like the course, and become friends with your classmates who will continue next semester as well, that you'll take PHY2061 also. I would consider it.</p>
<p>You're probably right, and if that is the case, I will take it. I just don't like the subject, but I doubt I'd have much of a problem getting an A in it.</p>
<p>[Edit] I don't like to say that I don't like the subject, it's just something I'd rather not have to go back into. If I needed any more for the MCAT, I'm sure if I bought a book it would all come back to me. But, yes, if it helps even a little bit for Med School, I will surely take it.</p>
<p>GatorEng I am taking calc 1 and 2 my freshmen year but in regards to physics (took honors in high school but i am certain i can do more than just that level of physics) which would you recommend 2048 or 2060?</p>
<p>I am gonna take physics after i finish calc, so probably sophmore year, just to clarify.</p>
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<p>Why? Take PHY2053/54</p>
<p>Calc has to take 48 or 60 b/c he is a chem major.</p>
<p>Dark, I agree with ASMAJ, take PHY2053/2054, it is supposedly designed for premeds. Also, most premeds end up taking physics their junior years, so don't feel the need that you have to rush to finish all your requirements.</p>
<p>that sounds like a better idea but dunno bout taking physics junior year already got the way and order i'm taking my requirements planned out</p>
<p>does 2053/2054 have clac in it?</p>
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<p>No. That important especially went you go to calc 2. </p>
<p>Physics 2060 and 2061 are honors level courses. I think (at least for first semester) the only ways to take them are to get a 1400 and above a 4.0 in high school and be admitted to the honors program, or you can get special permission from Dr. Ingersent.</p>
<p>Also, I received a letter from the physics department urging me to take PHY 2060 and that if it filled up, just to tell Physics Department and they'd make a spot open for me.</p>
<p>Anyone can take honors classes if there is still space during drop/add period.</p>
<p>I know how the honors program works, don't worry i am going to UF lol.</p>
<p>Wow I really like the PHY2053/54 grading scale the teacher seems just like one of my high scool physics teachers in the way they grade</p>
<p>Is PHY 2060 offerred in the Fall? I'm looking at the course schedule and I don't see it? But I also don't see it for Spring either? Could I be doing something wrong lol?</p>
<p>[Don't forget to read the post above, I couldn't edits this into it]</p>
<p>I don't know too much about the MCATs. Will I learn all of the physics I need from 2060/1 for the MCAT? Is the physics on the MCAT algebra-based (like AP Physics B or 2053) or calculus-based like 2060 or 2048?</p>
<p>Don't worry, it is offered:
<a href="http://www.phys.ufl.edu/academics/courses/fall07.shtml%5B/url%5D">http://www.phys.ufl.edu/academics/courses/fall07.shtml</a>
Not sure why the registrar (from the UF courses website) does not show the listing for it, but ISIS should show it for registration. </p>
<p>All the physics you need for the MCAT will be learned in PHY 2060/2061, nothing will go past that. The physics for the MCAT will be algebra-based, but it won't be in your AP/IB style format. There will basically be passages on physics topics where you will use your knowledge of physics to solve the problem. It's pretty different, take a look at a MCAT study guide book for examples. There's probably some practice exams online too so that you can see what I'm talking about. Maybe ASMAJ has a site that you can refer to.</p>