Go straight to calc based or finish non calc

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The discussion revolves around whether to enroll in a calculus-based physics course or complete a second non-calculus-based course. The individual is currently taking a non-calculus general physics course and is considering PHY112, which requires completion of PHY111. Concerns are raised about potentially missing foundational concepts by jumping straight into calculus-based physics. It is noted that as long as the necessary prerequisites are met, transitioning to a calculus-based course should be manageable. The importance of understanding corequisites is also emphasized for successful enrollment.
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It's about time to register for the spring semester in my cc, and I'm not sure whether i should enroll in calc based physics course or finish a second non calc based one. In this semester I am enrolled in a non-calc based general physics course, because I am still working on finishing calc I. I provided the descriptions below. From what you know, is it a bad idea to jump straight into a calc based physics? It's not about my academic background or capabilities, but about missing out on anything.


As of right now, I'm planning to enroll in phy 112. Any comments?

General Physics I (PHY111) 4 Credits

Includes motion, energy, and properties of matter. Note: PHY111 is recommended for preprofessional and suggested for certain other majors. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: PHY111 or PHY111AA. Prerequisites: MAT182, or MAT187, or one year high school Trigonometry with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Department or Division.

General Physics II (PHY112) 4 Credits

Includes electricity, electromagnetism, and modern physics. Prerequisites: PHY105 or PHY111.

University Physics I (PHY115) 5 Credits

General physics course using calculus to develop the principles of mechanics and thermodynamics. Recommended for majors in the sciences and mathematics. Required for Engineering majors. Prerequisites: MAT220 or MAT221 or department consent. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended.

University Physics II (PHY116) 5 Credits

Principles of electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics. Required for Engineering majors. Prerequisites: PHY115 and (MAT230 or MAT231). Corequisites: MAT241.
 
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Do you cover integral calculus in calc I? Ofter times calc I is primarily differentiation.
 
sandy.bridge said:
Do you cover integral calculus in calc I? Ofter times calc I is primarily differentiation.

integral calculus of functions of one variable in calc I.
 
As long as you have the required pre courses you should be fine. Additionally, note any corequisites that are required for that course.
 

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