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<p>Phys 141/142 is algebra/trig-based (like ap physics B), while 151/152 is single-variable calc based (like ap physics C), but since u already have ap credit i’d suggest going for the 151/152 series. The general consensus is that Bing is by best professor (in terms of teaching) for 141/142, and that there is really no great prof for 151/152, mostly due to the large premed population pushing most of the course demand to 141/142 (which is technically enough for premed since physics on the mcat doesn’t involve calculus, nor do med schools require a calc-based physics class).</p>
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<p>Check on either Class Comments (on LL) or the “Chemistry 171/172” thread here on CC. There’s been extensive discussion about all th orgo profs, but essentially you’ll have choose btwn either and easy prof but less of an in-depth understanding and learning (notably Liotta and Gallivan), vs a harder grading prof. but learning the material very well (Notably Weinschenk and Soria).</p>
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<p>the lab component is required for premed, and you definitely want to take it at the same time as orgo lecture. And like all the premed science lab, it’s an easy A if u do all the (busy)work and helps bump up ur GPA a bit.</p>
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<p>Biol 141/142 is a prerequisite for all the upper level bio classes and many of the NBB classes crosslisted w/ the bio department (like NBB 301/BIOL 360), and is a fundamental course as far as being premed so you definitely dont wanna delay it till junior year, especially if you havent had it since 9th grade. I’d suggest taking it soph yr with orgo (or even ur freshmen year and either switch physics to soph yr or triple up on ur sciences) so u can take NBB 301 and your other upper level bio and nbb classes earlier on.</p>
<p>And as I’ve already mentioned in my previous posts, many premeds here tend to be overly cautious with trying to maintain a high GPA by taking easier courses with the grade inflation profs. While the might help ur gpa in the short run, chances are you’ll get really screwed during some semester sophomore or junior year when ur inevitably forced to take a hard class or with a hard prof but have become complacent. </p>
<p>In addition, because of this many Emory premeds do poorly on the mcat (only 56% of applicants had a 30+ for F’10 entering class, and probably not by coincidence only 56% got into med school <a href=“http://www.career.emory.edu/parents/pdf/Applicants_Emory_2010_Matrix.pdf[/url]”>http://www.career.emory.edu/parents/pdf/Applicants_Emory_2010_Matrix.pdf</a>), which can screw up ur med school chances just as much as a low gpa (<3.5).</p>