simond26 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 University calculus, and physics are prerequisites for professional schools, but how do I take those level of courses if I didn't take them in high school? Is there a sort of high school calculus, and physics equivalent in university? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cclawfjj Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 there's usually a "baby" physics course that serves as a prerequisite to regular first year physics at most schools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurepediatric Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 there's usually a "baby" physics course that serves as a prerequisite to regular first year physics at most schools Yup it's usually referred to as a grade 12 equivalent in my school, so you can ask for that course before you do first year physics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Is it hard to jump straight into first year physics without high school physics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojoluvsu2 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hard, yes. Impossible, no. If you have a solid math background, then you should be able to keep up as long are you are willing to commit your time to studying properly. If you struggle with math as it is, "baby" physics might be a good option before the standard first year physics. I found first year physics to be similar to gr 12 physics, just taught a lot faster with less direct support unless you seek it out yourself (no teacher checking up on your homework...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Squeeze Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 watch khan academy videos in summer...you might feel better (my 2 cents) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanother Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 University calculus, and physics are prerequisites for professional schools, but how do I take those level of courses if I didn't take them in high school? Is there a sort of high school calculus, and physics equivalent in university? You should be fine if you do your work. If you slack, you're screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrivee Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 I didn't do anything in highschool. But there was a continuing education program near where I lived and so I did highschool physics and chem in night school. Calculus I just went straight into and it was completely fine, if your decent with numbers I really don't think you need any highschool calc. Same with physics... if they will let you in w/o highschool physics go for it, first semester physics is just rearranging formulas, picking info out of the question stem and plugging it in so again, if your decent with numbers, save yourself the time. The other physics I took was pretty intense and needed two semesters of calc as prereqs but I think you can take easier ones that don't need calc. Calculus IS NOT a prereq for medical school!! So unless you need it for your degree program I think you can get away w/o taking it (if it is a course that you find intimidating, but it's really not that bad and I enjoyed it actually). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrivee Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 I forgot to mention: the night school where I took these courses it was absolutely free!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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