Physics 151/152 - can it be waived?

Colleges & Universities University of Southern California
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<p>Can these be waived with the AP Physics B and C exam credit?</p>

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<p>Depends on what your major is I believe. I know that for engineering it could not. Too bad too; the classes are not enjoyable at all and the lecture halls on the first floor of SLH are I believe the worst on campus.</p>

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<p>My son is in Engineering, these course descriptions look exactly like the material they have covered in their B and C classes plus hes done 2 other electives in Physics (Quantum Mechanics and Relativistic Physics in HS). </p>

<p>I wish he could at least do other Physics courses which would add meaning to the curriculum. Like higher level courses that have 151/152 as pre-reqs.</p>

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<p>There is the option of taking Phys 161/162, which is the honors level. It’s not part of a honors program and won’t guarantee your son graduates with honors but it is an option.</p>

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<p>He should take PHYS 161/162 then.</p>

<p>They are the honors sequence for people who have completed AP physics C or similar, for whom it would be redundant to take 151/152.</p>

<p>If he enjoys physics, the PHYS 161/162 sequence are some of the best classes USC has to offer.</p>

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<p>Thats fair, thank you.</p>

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<p>pixeljig, 161 is not taught this semester . He can get other basic requirements out of the way, and get used to managing his own schedule this first semester away from home, and wait until Spring to start his Physics classes and take 161 [ which is hard and fast paced, but is taught by Bickers- the best prof at usc].</p>

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<p>My d transferred in as a sophmore, majoring in Industrial Eng. She took 151 at U of M, also had the AP credit from HS. She had to petition to get the credit, they almost made her take it AGAIN. Probably depends on the major/dept, so check with advising, that’s the only way to know for sure.</p>