<p>I need to drop a class I’m currently in, and applied physics is a possible alternative.
I’m a high school senior taking dual enrollment courses through my community college. I meet the prerequisites, but I have never had any exposure to physics in my entire life. Is this an appropriate class for me? They list it as a type of intro class, but it seems to me that some sort of physics background would be necessary.</p>
<p>Research in areas related to applied physics span topics in advanced materials, integrated photonics and opto-electronics, nano-fabrication, and new device concepts. Some of this focuses on the fabrication and characterization of nano-microtoroidal silicon-based resonators that exhibit extremely high Q factors. </p>
<p>It’s more a part of electrical engineering than physics. I’d assume a working understanding of physics (specifically e&m) is needed.</p>
<p>Does the class have a description you could post?</p>
<p>Check to see if it is on an articulation list for your state universities. For example, for University of Maryland: [Transfer</a> Credit Center | UMCP TCE Search](<a href=“http://www.tce.umd.edu/lookup.html]Transfer”>http://www.tce.umd.edu/lookup.html)</p>
<p>Introductory physics courses in colleges are usually one of three types:</p>
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<li>For physics and engineering majors, requires calculus, includes lab.</li>
<li>For biology majors and pre-meds, either light calculus or no calculus, includes lab.</li>
<li>For breadth requirements only, little or no math, usually no lab.</li>
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