Intro to Physics I and II

[FuhLeePlay]

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Would taking Intro to Physics I and II suffice the pre-reqs requirement for Physics for PT schools, compared to College/University Physics I and II?

 

[HookEmHorns82]

Ask the schools where you want to apply

 

[jdaniels360]

I highly doubt it...

 

[nicolej5]

that's like asking would intro to chemistry suffice for chem 1 and 2. I believe that the intro courses are a step below and are for non-science majors (don't quote me on that). Like someone above said, ask the schools.

 

[FuhLeePlay]

Turns out all the schools I contacted were fine with it, most of them just made sure it had a lab (which it does) and that it was taken at regionally accredited school (which it is)

 

[greco13]

reeeallly. Man, I wish I had asked the schools I applied to before. Guess I just assumed college physics for science majors was required.

 

[jdaniels360]

Which schools did you ask about this?

 

[Azimuthal]

Just to clarify, some schools use "intro" for trig based physics, while gen phys is reserved for calc based physics. This may be the case here.

 

[NewTestament]

Make sure it's trig-based and has a lab component. It should be a four-credit class. DO NOT take university or calculus-based physics. You will suffer.

Physics I should cover torque, kinematics, levers, etc. Physics II should cover electromagnetism, circuits, radioactive decay, etc.

Kevin

 

[jdaniels360]

I thought the requirement was "university" physics... Obviously they offer that at community colleges too. I had no idea an intro course in any of the sciences would be sufficient to fulfill this requirement.

 

[nomattic]

I'm surprised to hear this, too. My school offers Intro to Physics (non-science), College Physics I and II (trig-based), and General Physics I and II (calc-based). Only College or General satisfied the requirement for the schools I applied to. I would send over a syllabus or the course description just to be have it looked at and be sure. Would suck to waste the time and money otherwise.

 

[NewTestament]

I'm surprised to hear this, too. My school offers Intro to Physics (non-science), College Physics I and II (trig-based), and General Physics I and II (calc-based). Only College or General satisfied the requirement for the schools I applied to. I would send over a syllabus or the course description just to be have it looked at and be sure. Would suck to waste the time and money otherwise.

Take college physics. That's what you want. It's hard enough without calculus. Don't take the Intro to Physics. It would be waste of time and money.

Kevin

 

[Azimuthal]

Take college physics. That's what you want. It's hard enough without calculus. Don't take the Intro to Physics. It would be waste of time and money.

Kevin

Shhhhhh!!! Some would say that you are advising them to "game" the system... lol

 

[FuhLeePlay]

Which schools did you ask about this?

Western Carolina University and Old Dominion University.

Their director (or whoever is responsible for admissions) just asked me to forward them the link with the class description and they both said it was fine.

This is the class description for both Phys I and II which I plan on taking:

Surveys general principles of physics.
Includes topics such as force and motion, energy, heat, sound, (PHY 101)
light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics (PHY 102).
Involves using arithmetic and algebra, mostly in laboratory.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

 

[zakjak]

Western Carolina University and Old Dominion University.

Their director (or whoever is responsible for admissions) just asked me to forward them the link with the class description and they both said it was fine.

This is the class description for both Phys I and II which I plan on taking:

Surveys general principles of physics.
Includes topics such as force and motion, energy, heat, sound, (PHY 101)
light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics (PHY 102).
Involves using arithmetic and algebra, mostly in laboratory.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

FuhLeePlay, are you taking that class at NOVA (NVCC)?

I'm also looking into which classes are required and NOVA has the exact same class description as you quoted. I certainly wouldn't want to take something that is harder than necessary but it looks like there isn't much of a consensus on which class to take.

 

[FuhLeePlay]

FuhLeePlay, are you taking that class at NOVA (NVCC)?

I'm also looking into which classes are required and NOVA has the exact same class description as you quoted. I certainly wouldn't want to take something that is harder than necessary but it looks like there isn't much of a consensus on which class to take.

YES. NVCC Alexandria and/or Annandale Campus. I know ODU and WCU are okay with these classes, not sure if you are applying to the same schools.

And yeah I don't understand why some people would rather take harder class instead of reaching out and asking the schools they are applying to.

 

[NewTestament]

I'm also looking into which classes are required and NOVA has the exact same class description as you quoted. I certainly wouldn't want to take something that is harder than necessary but it looks like there isn't much of a consensus on which class to take.

I took almost all my classes at NOVA and I'm in PT school right now. Take your pre-requisites there for $150/credit and you'll be just as competitive as all the students taking classes at universities.

Kevin

 

[FuhLeePlay]

I took almost all my classes at NOVA and I'm in PT school right now. Take your pre-requisites there for $150/credit and you'll be just as competitive as all the students taking classes at universities.

Kevin

Yeah, taking pre-reqs at a uni can get PRICEY! I think most schools don't care where you take your pre-reqs as long as you get a good grade.

 

[NewTestament]

I think most schools don't care where you take your pre-reqs as long as you get a good grade.

This is correct. They don't care.

 

[zakjak]

Hey NewTestament and FuhLeePlay,

Did you take (or do you plan to take) the lower level A&P and Chem classes at NOVA as well? For A&P they offer both 100-level and 200-level. And for Chemistry there is Chem 101/102-General Chemistry vs. Chem 111/112-College Chemistry.

From what I can gather, many schools don't specify which class to take beyond that it inlcudes a lab and results in 8 credits.

 

[FuhLeePlay]

Hey NewTestament and FuhLeePlay,

Did you take (or do you plan to take) the lower level A&P and Chem classes at NOVA as well? For A&P they offer both 100-level and 200-level. And for Chemistry there is Chem 101/102-General Chemistry vs. Chem 111/112-College Chemistry.

From what I can gather, many schools don't specify which class to take beyond that it inlcudes a lab and results in 8 credits.

I took BIO 141 and 142.I plan on taking CHM 101 and 102, I think 111 and 112 should be fine, they both cover generally the same thing and both have a lab so I'm sure it should be okay depending on the schools you intend on applying.

 

[LOADWOAD]

Would taking Intro to Physics I and II suffice the pre-reqs requirement for Physics for PT schools, compared to College/University Physics I and II?

I took Physics 1 and physics 2(algebra based) at a state college post bac and had no problem or complaint of not meeting a pre-req for schools. You could ask each program if the class is an acceptable pre-req to be sure. good luck!