<p>chem 1b isn’t the same as chem 1a. It’s the 2nd semester of general chemistry. They go into thermodynamics, electrochemistry, quantum mechanics, and cover several states including mixtures and solid. What did you get on AP Chem? If you got a 4-5, I’m sure you’ll be fine taking Chem 1B without Chem 1A. College chemistry is definitely different from AP.</p>
<p>yeah, whatever andrewtdx said. i learned it the hard way, but i got it down by second semester</p>
<p>huzzah!</p>
<p>How much content from 1a is built upon in chem 1b. Lets say someone (not using myself as an example) knows the basics of chemistry and goes into 1b, do they have to know the ins and outs of the 1a content to understand/get good grade in 1b?</p>
<p>btw-is the curve on 1b just as hard as 1a?</p>
<p>Isnt Chem 1A on a straight curve? 87.5%+ is an A, etc? Thats what I remember at least. Go to class and read/skim the book and you shouldnt have to do much work at all outside of class. Good luck with it!</p>
<p>BTBAM: “Go to class and read/skim the book and you shouldnt have to du much work at all outside of class.” Are you talking 'bout 1a or 1b? I studied my butt off in my AP chem class (mostly on my own since the teacher and other students weren’t really motivated to do anything but sit there and get extension on due dates) but didn’t get as high a grade as I was shooting for, nevertheless, I think I know the content (at least the math parts) fairly well. So far, I haven’t registered for a chem class in the fall and am not planning on doing so. What I plan to do is take 1b in the spring (when it’s offered). Is this a bad idea? Is it possible for me to get an A in the class (assuming I work really hard)?
Thanks.</p>
<p>I’m talking about 1a. Dont know much about 1b, sorry.</p>
<p>Chem 1B builds upoen Chem 1A. Chemistry, like Physics, is a foundational course. You can’t go into orgo without learning Gibb’s Free Energy. And you can’t learn the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics in 1B if you did not understand the 1st in Chem 1A. </p>
<p>1A + 1B are strongly linked together. I looked over the exams for Chem 1B. It’s not that hard. 96 questions in 180 minutes. Most of them multiple choice. Be prepare for the competition though. You’re in a class full of PREMED. Most of the PREMED will be asian girls. So good luck to you. The chem core is usually the weeder class for the wannabe doctors.</p>
<p>premed doesn’t require chem 1b…</p>
<p>How about the chem 4 series? I heard they’re not as competitive as the chem 1 series but require a bit more work. However, you can’t jump into 4B through AP. Is it worth giving up Chem 1b to go into Chem 4A? btw- is 4a even offered in the spring?</p>
<p>Chemistry 4B covers the principles of general chemistry with a more quantitative emphasis than 1A-1B and with considerably more depth. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative work and includes an independent research project in 4B.</p>
<p><a href=“http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/pyyac/freshman/premed.html[/url]”>http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/pyyac/freshman/premed.html</a>
A year of general chemistry is required for all premed. Thus, they can choose to take the 1A-1B sequence if they want to.</p>
<p>but they’re also required to take the chem 3 series which takes care of the year of chem…? i actually don’t really know, but half of my friends are premed and none of them have bothered with chem 1b.</p>
<p>If people are planning on going to med school and are capable, i’ve read that med schools prefer the harder sequences. Hoever, they also prefer incredible grades, so it’s a trade-off. <em>shrug</em></p>