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PHY1053 vs PHY2048
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Doesn't matter. I took the level 100 physics that was algebra based. No issues on my end with applying to schools.
Don't take calculus-based unless you WANT to.
Don't take the calculus based course....
I'd take the one with calculus because mechanics and calculus tie in together so well and it's much more interesting and enlightening. I got a much better understanding of, for instance, the relationship between distance, velocity, and acceleration by learning it with calculus. But I'm weird like that.
Overall I've heard awful things about physics w calculus. Maybe you could ask around and hear if it's one of those classes that wrecks your GPA. At some schools it's actually not bad but at mine it was awful (most people failed)... my advice would be if the 1000 series has a lab TAKE THAT ONE. 🙂
Same response as most: pretty sure calc-based isn't required. I called my #1 choice (GRU) and they said calc based isn't necessary.
Although I did have both my physics professors ask, "are you sure you're in the right class?"....when I introduced myself/my goal etc. lol
Although I did have both my physics professors ask, "are you sure you're in the right class?"....when I introduced myself/my goal etc. lol
The calc based course was the engineering kids weed out course at my university. I would take the algebra/trig based one. Why add extra stress especially since it won't put you at an advantage.
It makes more sense with calculus, but of you're just trying to get a grade, go for the trig based (why do people say it's algebra based?).
