INTRO PHYSICS OR Principles of PHYSICS

[wannabeapharm]

What is the difference between introductory Physics and Principles of physics...
Some schools want 8 hrs or 1 full yr of physics but it seems that alot dont specifiy..

i was just curious what all of you took..which one you took and why

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[njac]

What is the difference between introductory Physics and Principles of physics...
Some schools want 8 hrs or 1 full yr of physics but it seems that alot dont specifiy..

i was just curious what all of you took..which one you took and why

I took the series for majors, because well, I was a physics/astronomy major whenI started college. I think calculus based physics looks way better than algebra based.

 

[wannabeapharm]

I took the series for majors, because well, I was a physics/astronomy major whenI started college. I think calculus based physics looks way better than algebra based.

so was it intro physics or princicple of physics?

what school you got accepted into? you think i whousl just apply for 2007?

 

[njac]

so was it intro physics or princicple of physics?

what school you got accepted into? you think i whousl just apply for 2007?

first off, I've never heard of physics courses described in those terms. I'm used to "Introductory Mechanics w/ Calculus" etc. Second, with that grammar, good luck on your essays.

I guess what I am saying is when in doubt take the harder class, particularly when applying to multiple schools. Some schools may be fine with the easier algebra based course, but others may want the calculus based course. Rather than rushing through calc based physics over a summer why not just take it to begin with?

 

[pharmadocious]

What is the difference between introductory Physics and Principles of physics...
Some schools want 8 hrs or 1 full yr of physics but it seems that alot dont specifiy..

i was just curious what all of you took..which one you took and why

Most pharm schools will not accept anything that says "intro." Principles of physics would be a safe bet. Also, for the most part...any class that starts wtih "general" or ends with "majors" are widely accepted.

 

[fairyofsong]

You should go through and find the pre-requisites for all schools you intend on applying to. Compare them and see what you need. I think this is why "Pre-Pharmacy" is extremely hard to complete in 2 years.. but anyways, off topic.

No Physics is easy--atleast not the Non-Calc bases "Intro to Physics" I took. Just know what you're getting yourself into. Mercer accepts one 4hr course in either Calc or Non-Calc Based Physics to fulfill it's requirement. I don't know much as far as the requirements for schools outside Georgia.. hope that helps.

 

[BTB]

Always, always, always ask the school or schools to which you will be applying. Although I'm not sure if schools in general prefer calc-based physics, it will not hurt you to ask. In fact, if you develop an advising relationship with your schools prior to and during your application process, it may make you a more favorable candidate in their eyes - they'll see you as the guy who dots all his i's and crosses all his t's. Notice I said "advising relationship", not an "I'll call them every time I have a question that might be answered by reading their website's FAQs".

 

[Betty'sBeast]

From what I've heard around here, you don't use physics in pharm school. If I were you I would contact the school and ask what physics classes they accept, then take the easier of the course sequences. I took the more difficult calc based physics I & II, but I wish I would have taken the general physics I & II because I did NOT enjoy my physics classes. The most important thing is to take the classes that will be accepted by the schools to which you are applying.

 

[chloejane]

Most pharm schools will not accept anything that says "intro." Principles of physics would be a safe bet. Also, for the most part...any class that starts wtih "general" or ends with "majors" are widely accepted.

all of the schools that I've gone to have labeled "intro" courses- such as the intro to bio, chem, physics, ect. as "introductory"... all the courses not meant for science majors were called "principles of..." or "bio/chem/ect. for non-majors". I've not had any problems getting 5 interviews and several acceptances with those courses on my appl. perhaps it depends on how your undergrad institution labels each course.

 

[pharmadocious]

all of the schools that I've gone to have labeled "intro" courses- such as the intro to bio, chem, physics, ect. as "introductory"... all the courses not meant for science majors were called "principles of..." or "bio/chem/ect. for non-majors". I've not had any problems getting 5 interviews and several acceptances with those courses on my appl. perhaps it depends on how your undergrad institution labels each course.

I stand corrected!

 

[dgroulx]

From what I've heard around here, you don't use physics in pharm school. If I were you I would contact the school and ask what physics classes they accept, then take the easier of the course sequences. I took the more difficult calc based physics I & II, but I wish I would have taken the general physics I & II because I did NOT enjoy my physics classes. The most important thing is to take the classes that will be accepted by the schools to which you are applying.

Physics without calculus wasn't enjoyable, either.

 

[Glycerin]

what school you got accepted into? you think i whousl just apply for 2007?

Yes, I think it would probably be best if you waited to apply for 2007 matriculation, considering your GPA is lower than average AND you seem to have a lot of prereqs left to finish. I think this is your best realistic bet.