<p>I know physical science majors take physics 7A and engineering majors take physics 2, but what is the difference? Are different topics covered?
I'm a future engineering major and would like to find out. Thank you!</p>
<p>From what I have heard, they are discontinuing Physics 7A/7B now. So I’m pretty sure that you would have to take Physics 2.</p>
<p>thanks latc, I just found to link to the general catalouge too. It states that Physics 2 is pretty much a “math preparation” for physics, which includes simple calculus, trig and problem solving skills. It seems like a waste of time for me since I’ll be taking AP Calc BC and AP Phsyics C: Mech. I hope to place into Physics 7C.</p>
<p>I’m not entirely sure about passing any AP exams to place into Physics 7C (which is offered in the winter quarter, I presume), but over the summer you will be able to take an online physics test. If you score 75% or higher, you will not have to take Physics 2. If you do not, then the whole basis of Physics 2 is quite similar to the questions that were on the online placement test :)</p>
<p>be careful if ur reading the current catalog and using it to make decisions about what classes to take. they’re going to release a new catalog (they do every year) with new/changed requirements for the majors. </p>
<p>physics 2/7b will probably be part of that.</p>
<p>oh boy… I’ve had a really bad prep in physics (the only thing I’ve ever studied about physics is mechanics). After checking the sample questions for the placement exam I see that I will probably be placed into Physics 2. I have also seen that anyone who scores a 4 or 5 on the ap exam is exempt from the taking the placement test. So should I enroll into Physics 2 or jump to 7c?</p>