AP Chemistry [versus more advanced physics after AP physics C] and Engineering

ucbalumnus
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:29:19 +0000

In terms of “AP chemistry versus more advanced physics after AP physics C”, would the more advanced physics courses be at a college, and what topics would they cover?

For engineering majors, credit and advanced placement in physics is less predictable than for chemistry, because AP physics C may be less math-intensive (particularly E&M) and cover fewer topics than calculus-based introductory physics in college.

Most engineering majors at most colleges require the first two semesters of calculus-based introductory physics and one to two semesters of general chemistry (chemical and biomedical engineering majors have to take organic chemistry as well).