Physics I/II with or without Calculus?

[Roman]

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Hi All,

I am new to this forum and also at the very beginning of the postbac road. I'll start taking my pre-med requirements this Fall at Rowan University. Can anyone help me with this - there are 2 types of General Physics offered: General Physics for scientists/engineers and General Physics for the life sciences. Both courses cover the same topics; the only difference is the "problem solving work involving the use of Calculus" vs. "involving the use of Algebra and Geometry". Does it really matter which one I take? Thanks!

 

[!dr_nick!]

mcat = no calculus.
So id make your life easier and take regular phys I/II unless there is the slight chance you want to be an engineer.

 

[jules0328]

Hi All,

I am new to this forum and also at the very beginning of the postbac road. I'll start taking my pre-med requirements this Fall at Rowan University. Can anyone help me with this - there are 2 types of General Physics offered: General Physics for scientists/engineers and General Physics for the life sciences. Both courses cover the same topics; the only difference is the "problem solving work involving the use of Calculus" vs. "involving the use of Algebra and Geometry". Does it really matter which one I take? Thanks!

Yeah, I would take the easy road for now, physics is tough as it is, why take calculus when you dont have to. I would go with the no calculus, unless you absolutely LOVE math and feel you can score an easy A with the calc portion. My recommendation, NO calculus!