Physics

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Is it ok if I take Algebra based physics or do I have to take the calc based one?

 

[nc2tarheels]

either is fine.

 

[DellGirl]

Is it ok if I take Algebra based physics or do I have to take the calc based one?

algebra based is ok

 

[EyEnStein 07]

The minimum requirement for physics is algebra based. But if you really want to learn the material, and have sufficient knowledge of calculus, i say you would learn a lot more in calc-based physics.

 

[nc2tarheels]

I disagree. The OAT's are basically concept based for the physics section. Algebra based is more than enough.

 

[cjensen20]

for the OAT, you could do well with just the physics class for non-majors

though to fulfill your pre reqs for admission...you need at least the algebra/trig based physics class for science majors.

if you feel confident with your calculus..i would suggest the calc based (for engineers) as it will show you exactly how each derivation leads you to the next step.

the trig based one just gives you values, without explaining how it got there.

cliffnotes version
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Physics for non major will help you enough to do well on the physics portion of the OAT

Trig based physics meets the requirements for admissions

calc based will help you to understand physics on a deeper level

 

[EyEnStein 07]

I disagree. The OAT's are basically concept based for the physics section. Algebra based is more than enough.

In terms of the OATs probably, but i think the poster above explains what i was trying to / should have said to clarify.

Im sure you need to know some physics in optometry school, probably in any geometric optics course or something. While it is covered in algebra based physics, i think you can get a much better understanding if you take the calculus version.

(I have taken both, algebra based from a college in high school, and calculus based in undergrad)