<p>I am a freshmen majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I scored a 7 on my math placement which means the highest level class I could take is MAT 132 (calc 2), 142 (honors calc 2), 171 (accelerated Calc) or AMS 161 (Applied calc 2). I was wondering which class to take, also as a freshmen do you have to take CHEM? I wanted to take CHEM honors but the class is full right now, so I was wondering if I should take it next year and take Bio instead? </p>
<p>Thank you so much in advanced!</p>
<p>Take general chemistry first. Many courses require this as a prerequisite (including the laboratory). Whether it’s the honors session or not doesn’t matter. As for math, I would suggest taking AMS 161. The AMS courses are more applied and geared towards engineering students, while MAT courses have a bit more theory.</p>
<p>Make sure you attempt to adhere to the BME course sequence. Taking prerequisites out of place (or late) will end up delaying your graduation.</p>
<p>Okay thanks, yes I am taking chem first and i have to take physics as well. But i ended up taking mat 132 since every other class was full 
I was wondering if you know how hard chem 141(honors) is?</p>
<p>141 isn’t substantially more difficult than 131. You cover the same topics, but delve into certain aspects and theories more intensely; thus, the pace is slightly faster.</p>