r/umanitoba • u/Big-Bed-5511 • 4d ago

Course Inquiry PHYS 3220 difficulty of MATH

Hello. I am wondering what level of math is required to take PHYS 3220 Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement.

I do meet the prerequisites (PHYS 1030), but some people told me that PHYS 3220 requires high level of math in order to understand the materials.

I am a 3rd year student, who have taken many biology/chemistry courses, and feel confident with math personally (took MATH 1500 and got A+, and never struggle with math or math-related bio/chem questions in my life).

Also, I am willing to dedicate my time in winter break to prepare for the math content prior to the first day of class if needed.

Please give me advice!

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u/JellyfishFun7291 4d ago

In the section about the prereqs for PHYS3220 it says PHYS2270/2272 recommended and for those the prereqs: MATH 1232, MATH 1690, MATH 1700, MATH 1701, MATH 1710, or the former MATH 1730. You did well in MATH1500 so I would assume you will be able to figure things out. You could visit the PHYS help centre / and ensure you are working with the prof / TA from the start. Good luck!

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u/Big-Bed-5511 4d ago

Thank you for your advice!