<p>Up to what level of Calculus should one have taken before taking these courses? Is general Physics knowledge recommended?</p>
<p>Physics 1A: 4/10
Physics 1B: 8/10
Physics 1C: 6/10</p>
<p>You only need Calculus for Physics 1C.
Of course, general physics knowledge is recommended. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>Wait, so you’re telling me that Physics 1C is easier than Math 31B? I think you once gave Math 31B an 8/10.</p>
<p>I only need Calculus for Physics 1C. What, do you mean only Differential Calculus or both Differential and Integral Calculus? No Multivariable right?</p>
<p>Do Physics 1A and 1B require Calculus?</p>
<p>Keep in mind that I didn’t take Physics 1C, but rather EE 1, which replaces Physics 1C for CS/CSE/EE majors yet covers the same material. Yes, Physics 1C is easier than Math 31B because it overlaps with Physics 1B and Chem 20A. You need both differential and integral calculus for Physics 1C in multiple variables (at least for EE 1) because it deals with Maxwell’s equations and fields in several dimensions. Physics 1A and 1B do not require calculus, although the professor may mention the calculus-inspired derivations as an aside (e.g. for computing center of mass) for those Physics majors who actually need to know everything from first principles for their upper-division courses. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>should i take physics 1A (or is it physics 10?) for a GE, or would i be better going with something like astro 3?</p>
<p>Thanks for the info. ;)</p>
<p>I don’t think Physics 1A is a GE course. Don’t know about Physics 10/Astro 3, though… :rolleyes:</p>