<p>Is it recommended to take AP Calculus BC before linear algebra, or is AB sufficient? My local CC only requires Calculus I as a prereq.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>It doesn’t really matter. Linear algebra is typically taken after the calculus sequence, but that’s not really due to any kind of ‘prerequisite’ requirements. Linear algebra is a great deal different than calculus. An introductory linear algebra course isn’t likely to even use any calculus. If anything, taking some more calculus first could be a good idea because of the mathematical ‘maturity’ that comes with more math classes. But it is by no means necessary. If Calc I is the prerequisite, then you’d be fine to take it. </p>
<p>I’d consider taking Calc II first though. Calculus is best taken as an uninterrupted sequence. The methods that you’ve learned in Calc I are going to be very relevant throughout Calc II. </p>
<p>@comfortablycurt thanks, I’ll be taking BC alongside linear algebra, so hopefully that’ll help. I’ve never really had much trouble with math. So we’ll see how this goes 
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<p>Linear algebra really doesn’t require calculus at all. However, most teachers will incorporate calculus into their problems so having an AB knowledge is all that’s required</p>
<p>You are asking opposite question. The question should be- do i need to do linear algebra before calculus.
you do not need calculus before linear algebra, insted you nee linear algebra before calculus.
i will suggest you to study from ‘I.A. MARON’s calculus of one variable’ for basics of calculus. </p>