<p>Hey, right now for the fall, I'm enrolled in College Algebra and basically in the spring semester, I have the option of going directly into Applied Calculus or Trigonometry and then regular Calculus next fall. So it seems to me that regular Calculus substantiates an engineering curriculum (one of my career aims). However, taking trig in the spring wouldn't transfer according to a course conversion sheet so it would be wasted credit hours and money. So does Applied Calculus also substantiate an engineering curriculum or would I just have to take Trig for the wasted credit hours just so I could get an engineering experience for regular Calculus?</p>
<p>I was in the same situation and I decided to take the trig this fall and then take calc 1 in the spring. From what everyone told me unless you are in social sciences take regular calc and even some social sciences prefer calc 1. Since you are aiming for engineering I would assume calc 1-3 would be required for transfer so just take the trig. Better in the long run.</p>
<p>If “Applied Calculus” is “Calculus for Business, Social Studies, and Biology Majors”, then it is generally not accepted for engineering majors, and it is insufficient preparation for subsequent math, physics, and engineering courses.</p>
<p>I agree with what ucbalumnus said</p>
<p>If you’re going for engineering you need the regular Calc sequence not applied. Think of it almost like every math class before Calc 1 is remedial.</p>
<p>Some colleges, such as mine, have a sequence called ‘Applied Calculus’ which is designed for engineering majors. Check your college to see.</p>
<p>I believe the difference is one deals with trig and the other one doesn’t. Obviously the trig Calc leads to the subsequent levels up to DEq, and those are most assuredly required for any engineering major.</p>
<p>Oh I was going to add you could probably bone up on your trig and just take a placement test so you can bypass it altogether. Just get your unit circle and identities in order and you’ll be set.</p>