<p>I am currently taking Calculus 1 this summer because I didn't know that UT does calculus in a 2 class sequence, not 3. </p>
<p>So, I'm thinking about taking a calculus class this fall through the UT Extension program (this is assuming that no more seats will be available this fall since my orientation will be in August). </p>
<p>My question is, since I will have credit for Calc 1, can I go ahead and take Calc 2, or should I take Calc 1 at UT. I'm concerned that if I go into Calc 2, there will be things that I need to know that I didn't learn in my calculus class. Should I drop my summer calc class and do the UT Extension calculus 1 class?</p>
<p>Yeah, typically there are many calculus 1 classes/seats, more than the number of people taking the class. Part of the freshman class tends to take calc 2 (or like in my case, calc 3) their freshman year in the fall semester. There may be open spots left by your registration, so don’t throw yourself under the bus just yet.</p>
<p>As for which class to take, ask your self “how confident am I in Calculus?” If you feel any hesitation, I would retake the class just in case (plus it is a great GPA booster to you). If you feel fairly confident, then move on to the next Calculus class. If you come across something you never learned that you needed from Calc 1, then either ask your fellow peers, or research it in textbooks or over the internet.</p>
<p>I know you can’t take the same class twice in residence at the school. However, I think you can take the same class, even if you have the credit through transfer or by exam, so long as you haven’t taken it in residence yet.</p>
<p>So, as long as you haven’t passed the class in residence, you can essentially take the class again (I believe), it’s just that you don’t get the credit for it. Don’t quote me on this though.</p>
<p>UT tries so hard to push students to take 408C and 408D that it fails to tell people that it does, in fact, offer a three part Calculus series just like most other universities. These classes are called 408K, 408L, and 408M.</p>
<p>Calculus at UT isn’t hard because of the calculus concepts…it doubles down on your algebra skills. Be sure you know your basic logarithmic functions and how they intertwine with exponential functions. Also know your trig identities. If you plan to take Calc 2, be good at antiderivatives and integrals.</p>
<p>Ah it is good to know that they offer the three part series. If I plan to take calc 2 in the fall, do I need to take the math placement exam? I’ll be done with my calculus class in two weeks. </p>