Do I have to take Calc in my frosh/soph years?

[focus1]

---

Members don't see this ad.

.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

It recommended to get math out of the way as early as possible. This is because over time you forget algebra concepts making calc more difficult. Calc-based or non-calc based physics all depends on which is more relevant to your major, adcoms won't give a damn. Easiness is school dependent, however calc-based is more directed towards engineers and physical science majors ( I.e usually harder and cover much more stuff).

 

[orthomyxo]

Just get calc 1 over and done with. It doesn't really matter when you take it, but it'll probably make your life that much easier if you take it now.

Also, I think it's widely accepted that non calc-based physics is easier than calc-based.

 

[focus1]

.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

AP credit is a no no for the pre-reqs, for calc no one will care.