<p>ive taken the first two quarters of calc, with the first being last summer. I got a B in first quarter and an A in second quarter. i didnt really enjoy first quarter too much, because of the material (derivatives and limits mostly) and the fact it was in summer. second quarter was much tougher but more enjoyable also in the material itself. my question is should i take the 3rd quarter of calculus to finish the year sequence this summer? im an econ major, and most schools require only 2 quarters, but im not sure if i should just finish the year sequence.</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Yes you should, it is not difficult at all. In my opinion calculus got easier. Plus you really should finish calculus and take differential equations and linear algebra if you want to go to graduate school.</p>
<p>I disagree with darkdream. I thought calc 3 was the hardest calc class out of the three. I really think that those who think it’s easy didn’t go over everything that the multivariable plateau actually covers. Here’s the thing: if you’re good at math, then take it, but if not, don’t risk it. </p>
<p>You’ll have to be able to shift from the 2-D world to the 3-D world. You’ll need to learn how to draw 3-D graphs and memorize their properties. I took the class in semester, so maybe I covered more, but calc 3 has a big physics emphasis. I haven’t taken a physics class prior to the course, so that might be why I thought it was harder. I was struggling over terms like normal and conservative force, while my physics and engineering friends thought nothing of it. </p>
<p>It really depends on your physics and math background. Triple integrals, gradients, and other stuff like that are easy, but the concepts behind things like Green’s Theorem and Stokes’ Theorem are pretty difficult if you have no exposure to physics terms.</p>