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Basic Physics vs Physics 1

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Hi, I am not sure if Lecom would except a basic physics class, which I am scheduled to take next semester. ALso, does anyone know if they frown upon pre reqs taken at a community college, trying to save ....ya know....😛
 
I am pritty sure all schools require the algebra or calculus based physics, which I don't think basic physicsi is . I think basic physics would only include the conceptual physics. I don't think they would mind if you took some classes at a community college. 👍
 
why would you want to skimp out on physics man? I love physics! Yes! I wish I could take this class forever!!!!!! I can't wait for physics II!!!!!!!!! Yay for learning.
 
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I think most medical schools claim that they want their pre-reqs in courses "designed for science majors", I am not going to search for that but I would look further into it before I wasted my time.
 
Hi, I am not sure if Lecom would except a basic physics class, which I am scheduled to take next semester. ALso, does anyone know if they frown upon pre reqs taken at a community college, trying to save ....ya know....😛

As long as the physics class had a lab, the course names and numbers vary from school to school. If it was a 100 physics class with no lab, no luck I'm afraid: you will need to take Physics 1 and 2
 
Hi, I am not sure if Lecom would except a basic physics class, which I am scheduled to take next semester. ALso, does anyone know if they frown upon pre reqs taken at a community college, trying to save ....ya know....😛

You gotta know the stuff for the MCAT anwyays. You might as well learn it in a classroom instead of trying to teach yourself later on.