Physics Degree: Do I Need Chemistry?

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The discussion centers around the necessity of taking chemistry courses for a physics degree, particularly focusing on the experiences and concerns of students regarding their chemistry skills and university requirements.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about needing to take chemistry despite feeling inadequate in the subject.
  • Another participant notes that their university requires two semesters of general chemistry, suggesting that requirements may vary by institution.
  • A participant questions the validity of feeling poor in chemistry given their relatively high grade of 83%.
  • A 9th grader shares their perspective, indicating that they consider an 83% to be low for their class level.
  • One participant mentions taking AP Chemistry to alleviate the need for future chemistry courses in university.
  • There is a suggestion that the necessity of taking chemistry in university may depend on performance in the AP test and specific college requirements.
  • Another participant reassures that freshmen chemistry should not be a significant hurdle for those pursuing a physics degree, suggesting that it may be easier after completing upper-level physics classes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that chemistry is likely a requirement for a physics degree, but there are differing opinions on the importance of chemistry skills and the impact of AP Chemistry on university requirements.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention varying university requirements and the influence of AP test scores, indicating that specific conditions may affect the necessity of taking chemistry courses.

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Hey all, if I want to get a degree in Physics do I have to take chemistry in university, because I suck at it (I have an 83% in chemistry).
 
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Almost certainly, though it may depend on the school. My university requires two semesters of general chemistry.
 
You have an 83.. but you suck at it?

Wow, by those standards, I suck at most of my major.
 
I'm in the 9th grade so that's pretty bad for my class.
 
This is why I am took AP Chemistry...once and for all get rid of it
 
I fi take AP chemistry do I still have to take it in university?
 
anthonych414 said:
I fi take AP chemistry do I still have to take it in university?

Depends on how well you do on the AP test and the specific college's requirements.
 
Jack21222 said:
Depends on how well you do on the AP test and the specific college's requirements.

What he said!
 
Yea you will need to take chemistry. I wouldn't really worry that you "suck at it." There will be some challenges on the way to a physics degree and I would say that freshmen chemistry is not a big deal. If you are really worried, wait to take it if possible. Once you have conquered some upper level physics classes, freshmen chem will be a relatively easy A.
 

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