Which physics sequence for biology grad school?

Graduate School
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<p>Hey everybody,</p>

<p>I’m currently about to start my required physics sequence for my biology major. I’m very interested in grad school for biology (most likely for genetics). My school offers 3 physics sequences of which I can take any.
Theres:
General Physics
General Physics with Calculus
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Will grad schools expect me to come in with a certain set of physics skills? If so which sequence is the best to take? Does it even matter at all?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>What exactly is “Physics for scientists and engineers?”</p>

<p>In my experience, my response is “How much do you like math?” Either one of the generals is fine for genetics.</p>

<p>If you didn’t mind calc, I would go with calc-based. General physics is made more difficult by professors side-stepping the calc, making it more difficult to teach and learn. If you can’t stand the calc, then take general physics and deal with the extra memorization.</p>

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<p>In my experience, Calc-Based is more interesting, and the calculus is usually just theoretical so that you can watch the prof derive the equations you use.</p>