Would it be Wise to Take Physics 1&2 Consecutively?

[Mark Twain]

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Hey guys,

I am currently taking Physics 1 with calc over the summer, and am faced with a dilemma for the fall. Typically, pre-med students in my major (Applied Physiology and Kinesiology) take physics junior year, but I begin my sophomore year in fall. Basically I have two options next semester.

Option 1:

Anatomy+Lab (Required)
Orgo 1
Bio 1+Lab
2 Electives

Option 2:

Anatomy+Lab (Required)
Orgo 1
Physics 2+Lab
2 Electives

I already have AP credit for Bio 1&2, so I don't have to worry about it being a prerequisite for Anatomy. The first option seems slightly easier, since I excelled in bio in high school, but I would have to postpone Physics 2 for a year after taking Physics 1. Has anyone done anything similar to option 1? Do ADCOMs prefer to take courses consecutively?

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[TipToad]

I personally think it makes more sense to take the courses consecutively. Can't you do Option 2 and have one of the electives be Bio 1?

 

[iqe2010]

I would take them consecutively..

I like that you balance out your science classes with electives. I should have done that, maybe I wouldn't be in the mess I am now.

 

[carnelian]

I think most people do it consecutively. Doubt that adcoms would have a preference, as long as you do well in both. Why were you thinking of taking it a year later?

 

[TheShaker]

As long as you are good at basic algebra and geometry then I don't see why not. Physics 1 and Physics 2 don't really relate to each other anyway.

 

[Mark Twain]

The only reason I wouldn't take Bio, Physics, Orgo, and Anatomy is I don't like having more than 3 "core" classes. I work part time and do research, as well as other EC's so that wouldn't be conducive to a good GPA.

I could also do this:

Anatomy (Required)
Bio
Physics 2
2 electives

In this case I would save Orgo 1 for spring of my sophomore year.