Amount of math needed for pre reqs?

[isupsych253]

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Hi,

As I am trying to map out my physics, gen chem, and orgo schedules, I'm wondering what level of math skills are needed to take these courses. I obviously don't want to take more classes than I already have to, but I also don't want to fail physics or chem becuase I don't know calculus or something.

I'm asking the non-trads because some of you came back to school after being out for a while, so I think you would have a better feeling for this. Thanks!

 

[mauberley]

You don't need anything beyond algebra and trig. When you sign up for physics, make sure they're not the calculus-based courses; you should have the option of taking algebra-based physics courses.

 

[plauto]

You don't need anything beyond algebra and trig. When you sign up for physics, make sure they're not the calculus-based courses; you should have the option of taking algebra-based physics courses.

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[SisterDisco08]

Most schools just say "college level math." I did Stats. One of the schools I'm very interested in had a 6 cr Math req though, so I did a 2 cr independent study in math >_>

 

[nickmx50]

Hi,

As I am trying to map out my physics, gen chem, and orgo schedules, I'm wondering what level of math skills are needed to take these courses. I obviously don't want to take more classes than I already have to, but I also don't want to fail physics or chem becuase I don't know calculus or something.

I'm asking the non-trads because some of you came back to school after being out for a while, so I think you would have a better feeling for this. Thanks!

Orgo : Basic math skills, mostly for lab work
Gen Chem: Pre-calc is sufficient, (i.e. Higher level Algebra/Trig)
Physics (Non Calculus): Pre-Calc

However, strong math skills make Gen Chem and Physics much easier. Especially when your crunched for time on a test. I took calculus, but did physics without calculus. There were so many short cuts by using calculus that made my life easier. If your decent in math, but just haven't taken calculus, you should be just fine with these pre-reqs

 

[isupsych253]

Thanks guys, much appreciated!

 

[JESSFALLING]

You don't need anything beyond algebra and trig. When you sign up for physics, make sure they're not the calculus-based courses; you should have the option of taking algebra-based physics courses.

This; but I have to say that I'm glad that I had taken stats before starting my prereqs because you see a lot of statistical analysis pop up in labs (error/uncertainty analysis). It's easy stuff, though, so don't take a stats class unless you need another math class.

 

[Nate9862]

Orgo : Basic math skills, mostly for lab work
Gen Chem: Pre-calc is sufficient, (i.e. Higher level Algebra/Trig)
Physics (Non Calculus): Pre-Calc

However, strong math skills make Gen Chem and Physics much easier. Especially when your crunched for time on a test. I took calculus, but did physics without calculus. There were so many short cuts by using calculus that made my life easier. If your decent in math, but just haven't taken calculus, you should be just fine with these pre-reqs

Gen-chem is MUCH MUCH easier if you have solid pre-calc skills. I aced Gen-chem only because I wasn't worried about the algebra/trig involved. Many others with poor pre-calc skills had a VERY tough time in gen-chem, especially when you are talking about pH calculations, properties of logs/exponents, etc. I'm in calc-based physics now and although I haven't taken algebra based physics, calc-based doesn't seem that hard; but I have pretty solid calc skills. I'm kind of a math nerd (I'm on my own personal jihad to conquer math), but I would recommend taking calculus because you gain a fundamental understanding of mathematical concepts that derived 99% of the equations you'll use. Just my .02.