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[Inside Out]

Okay so because im not a very smart kid ive decided to opt for at least 3 backup plans- if i cant get into med/physio/dentistry, i'll try and get into veterinary medicine and if i dont get into that i'll try and get into engineering (maybe biomedical). So ive chosen 2 semesters of bio, 2 semesters of chem (to meet the dvm/md prerequisites) and i was planning to do one semester of physics 2:life and environment and then linear algebra (because i want to have a taste of both physics and maths, also to help for the gamsat) ... But then i realized you need calculus 2 AND linear algebra for engineering. So should i just ditch the physics? Also can i do physics 2 if ive done 3/4 physics but not physics1?

[golden]

You normally do Physics 2 if you have done VCE Physics. I would do the maths, which allows you to do the engineering if you really like it.

[simpak]

Always drop Physics.

[Hancock]

You don't pass over Physics 1 if you've done VCE Physics, there are new topics and concepts in there. You can do Physics 2 without Physics 1, however if you are going to do Mechanical or Electrical engineering, it's highly recommended you do Physics 1 and 2. You have to do Physics 2 if you're going to do Electrical.

[Bhootnike]

if I want to do mechanical, do i HAVE to do physics 1? or will physics 2 suffice, also considering ive done 3/4 physics?

[Inside Out]

Im pretty sure u dont have to do physics 1 to do physics 2 if uve done 3/4 physics but its recommended cause u mite miss some stuff. Also whats more related to engineering physics or calculus/algebra So i can do it in first year and decide if i like it to help me consider engineering.

[Hancock]

I don't see any courses in the Mechanical Systems major that "directly" require Physics 1, but it's really useful because it covers more advanced motion than VCE Physics among other things. It is recommended knowledge for all Mech classes so you really should be taking it.

I looked through some Mech courses and it doesn't detail PHYC10003 as a pre-req, but you should have another look to see. You really should take it if you're considering doing any engineering course unless you HAVE to take another class in it's place.

[Hancock]

If you're considering engineering, do ESD2. It's a technical elective that covers mechanical, electrical and software engineering.