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| timbap | Apr 2 2011, 03:06 PM Post #1 |
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I want to take Physics 1101 next semester but I don't know if its a good idea because i kind of procrastinate a lot. Any tips on doing well in autotutorial classes? |
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| Cornellian2008 | Apr 5 2011, 08:39 PM Post #2 |
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I took Physics 101 when I was at Cornell and it was tough for me at first. I'm not a procrastinator, but I've always had a tough time with physics and taking it as a autotutorial class was a bad way to go ![]() The best I advice I can offer you is to set aside a dedicated block of time each week to spend in the physics center for 101/102 students. You'll have to go each to do labs as well as for your weekly evaluation by your TA (you sign up for that at the beginning of the semester). As I did my homework and exam review, I made sure to write down any questions I had or items I needed clarification on. This way I wouldn't forget to bring up the topics when I went to see my TA. This is what worked for me, I hope it gives you a bit more guidance. Feel free to ask anymore questions you have! |
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| timbap | Apr 6 2011, 02:35 PM Post #3 |
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Thanks for the advice! Do you think Phys 2207 would be a better option for me then? I'm just not sure if I can handle the rigor of the class since I've only taken high school physics. Also I'm thinking of premed so would it look like I "slacked" by taking phys 1101 instead of some of the tougher upperlevel physics courses? All the premeds I know are taking either engineering physics or phys 2207 |
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| Cornellian2008 | Apr 8 2011, 12:35 PM Post #4 |
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ahhh...the age old debate of Phys 101 vs. Phys 207 ![]() All of my pre-med friends took Phys 207, I was the lone rebel. However, we're all in (or going to be) medical school now! When I look back now, I wish I had taken Phys 207/208 (I took the 2nd semester of physics over the summer at a local university). Phys 207/208 provides a very strong foundation in general physics and, even though it's calculus-based, most of my friends agreed that helped them understand the equations more...definitely a bonus for the MCAT. |
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