Which Physics? 135 or 140?

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<p>What are the differences between Physics 135 and 140? I'm thinking about doing 135.
I've heard that Physics 135 was manageable, and it was 235/240 where it got extremely rough.</p>

<p>Is Physics easier than OChem and the Intro-level Bios?
I've gotten Bs in both of the Orgos, and will probably get a B+ in Bio 171 right now as well. I managed an A- in Math 115 so I think I'm better at the analytical stuff</p>

<p>I'm thinking about doing Calc 2 with Physics 135. Has anyone else done this combo?</p>

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<p>Was Bio 171 really that rough? I’ll be taking it in the fall…</p>

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<p>Yea, Intro Bio can get tough because of tricky multiple choice questions on tests that make up a good portion of the points, and there’s also a straight scale with no curve</p>

<p>I’m just trying to inquire as to how Physics is over here, because I’ve never taken it.
For Calc 2, I think it’s in a similar format to Calc 1 coursewise</p>

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<p>Physics and Orgo utilize completely different skills. It’s hard to compare the two on difficulty. I’d say Physics 135 and 140 are probably easier than Chem 210 but another person could easily say the opposite. </p>

<p>I am not completely sure but I believe 135 is not Calc-based. 140 is. Most engineering majors take 140, where as none take 135.</p>

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<p>^for some reason I think chem e’s can take 135… not sure why.
Personally I thought 240 was significantly easier than 140. dunno maybe just preferences. </p>

<p>I think 135 has a little bit of calculus but not as much as 140 (which is not that much anyways). If your not an engineering major, no real point in taking 140 unless you want it for your own learning sake. Your sound like a pre med and 140 will have engineers who are generally better at physics equaling tougher curves and tougher material.</p>

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<p>take 140. the whole purpose of mechanics and electro is to build strong fundamentals, which is what 140 and 240 do.</p>

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<p>140 is actual physics (kinda)
135 is so other majors can say they took a physics</p>

<p>140 really isn’t hard at all if you’ve had any high school physics experience. If it is your first time taking any physics it will be more difficult, but manageable. The math isn’t that difficult at all. Even though it is supposed to be “calculus based physics” there really is hardly any calculus.</p>