Schools Chapman University: Taking General Physics I Without Ever Having Taken Calculus

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Taking a calculus-based Physics class without prior Calculus experience is highly challenging and generally not advisable. The course is designed for students in rigorous science and engineering programs, and the material often requires a solid understanding of calculus concepts. Many participants in the discussion emphasize that for Physical Therapy students, a non-calculus-based Physics course would be more appropriate. It's recommended to reconsider enrollment in the calculus-based class, as it may lead to difficulties in grasping the material and succeeding in the course.
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Is it doable to take a calculus-based Physics class without ever having taken Calculus? I am currently registered in the class and it has been a week and half. Some of the stuff is completely new to me and I want to see if others have done the same. I need to take General Physics I & II for Physical Therapy school and that is why I got the teacher to bypass the pre-req of Calculus. I have only taken Pre-Calculus and that was 2 years ago.

Thanks.
 
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iamMele said:
Is it doable to take a calculus-based Physics class without ever having taken Calculus? I am currently registered in the class and it has been a week and half. Some of the stuff is completely new to me and I want to see if others have done the same. I need to take General Physics I & II for Physical Therapy school and that is why I got the teacher to bypass the pre-req of Calculus. I have only taken Pre-Calculus and that was 2 years ago.

Thanks.

No, not if it's calculus based physics, which is usually a class for Physics/P.chem/Chem. Eng./etc. majors only. IMO, you are in the wrong class. Physical Therapy shouldn't be any more than Physics for non-majors (not calc based). Get the heck out of there before it's too late, lol!
 

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