Physics Vs. Physics for Life Sciences

[mellow_yellow]

I am thinking taking Physics for Life Sciences (I & II) in my college. The class description says that it is "intended primarily for majors in marine, biological, health sciences, environmental studies and physical therapy." It covers the ideas in general physics but the focus is relating these ideas to life sciences.

I think its a good idea to take this instead of general physics. Do you guys think the dental schools differentiate between general physics and physics for life sciences? Do d-schools would prefer general physics over this class?

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[tinman831]

At my school they offer Physics for Biosciences (which is for biology students) and General Physics (for engineers). I took the Biosciences course and none of the dental schools I applied to had a problem with that. 🙂

 

[whiskeysour]

general physics is most likely calc-based and is way harder than physics for biosciences, as it is trig-based.

an A in calc-based physics will look better than an A in trig-based physics (and shows that you challenge yourself), but if you can't hack the tougher course take the easier one, as GPA is always trump.