<p>I can take either one but cannot decide which one..
I'm a second year bio major who have never been much of a physics person.
a lot of people say that the algebra-based physics is easier but some say if you know calculus, the calc-based physics would be easier.. I made a good grade (A) in calculus2 at UT but had to work really hard for it. I feel so conflicted..
any comments/advice/thought would be much appreciated!</p>
<p>If you want easier, I would go with the algebra-based class. I was a straight A student in HS. I also had to work hard for my As in calculus (HS and two semesters at UT). Engineering physics (calculus-based) was VERY hard for me. I made a C one semester and somehow pulled out a B the other.</p>
<p>My son is actually going to take physics at ACC, because it’s supposed to be much easier than at UT. That way, as long as he passes it, his grade won’t matter since UT will just be giving him credit for it, not a grade.</p>
<p>For algebra-based physics at UT, is taking Calculus before recommended or does it not matter? (For example, Calculus Semester 2, then Physics I algebra-based Semester 3)</p>
<p>Here’s a link to a free calculus based-physics book:</p>
<p><a href=“Homepage | Saint Anselm College”>Homepage | Saint Anselm College;
<p>The first chapter tells you exactly what math you need to know in order to be successful in the course. It’s pretty basic stuff if you ask me.</p>