How Important is Physics II for MCAT?

[boundless779]

Hi SDNers,

So basically, I was having a bit of a trouble deciding when I should take Physics I and Physics II in college- I had originally planned on taking Physics I in my first semester of junior year and Physics II in the second semester but then I realized that if I want to take the MCAT around the winter months after my 1st semester junior year, I would be missing out on the Physics II course that could be on the MCAT? How much of the MCAT is focused on the topics in Physics II? Would it be necessary to make sure I take both classes before taking the MCAT?

The only background I have in physics is from AP Physics 1 in high school. I am an uprising sophomore in college.

Here is what my school covers for each course:

Physics I: Newtonian particle mechanics, including Newton's laws and there applications to straight-line and circular motions, energy; linear momentum, angular momentum; and harmonic motion; Kepler's laws; planetary and satellite motions.
Physics II: Electricity and magnetism, and optics, electromagnetic waves; modern physics (introduction to relativity, quantum physics, etc.).

Any advice or feedback is appreciated! Thanks!

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[theonlytycrane]

Pretty much all of the stuff you need for the MCAT is in physics II for you. You can self-study if you still want to stick with your schedule.

The high-yield stuff being electricity, waves, optics, fluids, and nuclear decay.