Physics vs. other science courses

DianeR
Thu, 02 Feb 2006 20:43:45 +0000

If it is dead easy, might you take two sciences? Too bad it is offered at an easy level, because geology is so overlooked in American education. I guess you can’t go around telling people the world isn’t 6,000 years old, huh?

It isn’t necessary to call or email colleges. Go to the web sites for the distribution requirements or prospective majors. They will tell you what you need to take.

Do the colleges really know what the courses are like? Seems like a lot for them to keep track of.

My daughter took geology in high school (you will know from another board that she was homeschooled) and took it again as a college freshman. It is one of the harder beginning courses at her school but she thought it well worth it.

If you are interested in biology, then Human Anatomy does look good. Go with what you like. See if you like all that dissection …

I really believe in doing your research but then going with your gut instincts. Don’t take physics just because everybody else does! Do check out the biology majors in your prospective colleges, though – do they require physics? Colleges talk about wanting to see a “passion” in their applicants – if your passion is biology, then go for it!