<p>The catalog changes from year to year, so check that the catalog year applies to your entering class. I had to take one before my freshman year, but if you want to be on the safe side, you might as well take it (you don’t lose). 1P is just a waste of money, since they use one book for 1 quarter, whereas Chem 1A-B-C uses one book. Also, General Chemistry is does not get any more complex than the AP Chem test.</p>
<p>I would suggest taking it anyway, just to be safe.</p>
<p>To check what placement tests you need to take: [UCI</a> Testing Office](<a href=“http://www.testingcenter.uci.edu/require.html]UCI”>http://www.testingcenter.uci.edu/require.html)</p>
<p>Edit: Ah, I see what you mean. No, you don’t have to take it.</p>